Bachelor of Science with Major in Mathematics

All students are encouraged to take courses in disciplines which make use of mathematics, such as Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Economics, Cyber Security, and Data Science. Students considering graduate school in mathematics are strongly advised to take MATH 441 Abstract Algebra and MATH 432 Introduction to Analysis II.

Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from UND) including:

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).

II. Non-Mathematics Requirements:

Computer Science course as approved by the Mathematics Department, such as CSCI 160 Computer Science I or other programming course.

III. The Following Curriculum of 38 Major Hours:

A. Mathematics Core

MATH 165
& MATH 166
& MATH 265		Calculus I
and Calculus II
and Calculus III		12
MATH 207Introduction to Linear Algebra2
MATH 266Elementary Differential Equations3
MATH 330Proof, Set Theory, and Logic3
MATH 488Senior Capstone3
Total Credits23

B. Breadth Requirement

One course from each of the following areas (9)

1. Theoretical Mathematics: Courses where the emphasis is on development of theory from basic principles:

MATH 405Selected Topics in Mathematics (pre-approval of topic required)1-3
MATH 409Geometry3
MATH 431Introduction to Analysis I3
MATH 435Theory of Numbers3
MATH 441Abstract Algebra3
MATH 442Linear Algebra3

2. Applications of Mathematics: Courses where the emphasis is on applications of mathematics:

MATH 352Introduction to Partial Differential Equations3
MATH 355Theory of Interest3
MATH 408Combinatorics3
MATH 412Differential Equations3
MATH 415Topics in Applied Mathematics1-3
MATH 425Cryptological Mathematics3
MATH 455Mathematics of Finance3
MATH 460Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 461Numerical Analysis3
MATH 471Introduction to Complex Variables3

3. Probability and Statistics:

MATH 321Applied Statistical Methods3
MATH 416Topics in Statistics1-3
MATH 421Statistical Theory I3

C. Depth Requirement

Courses used to satisfy C may also be used to satisfy a portion of B.

Select one of the following:6
MATH 352
& MATH 412
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
and Differential Equations
MATH 408
& MATH 425
Combinatorics
and Cryptological Mathematics
MATH 421
& MATH 422
Statistical Theory I
and Statistical Theory II
MATH 431
& MATH 432
Introduction to Analysis I
and Introduction to Analysis II
MATH 435
& MATH 441
Theory of Numbers
and Abstract Algebra
MATH 441
& MATH 442
Abstract Algebra
and Linear Algebra

D. Electives

Math courses numbered 208 and above, excluding MATH 277 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, MATH 377 Geometry Elementary Teachers, MATH 399 Methods for Secondary Teachers: Mathematical Content Knowledge, MATH 477 Topics in Elementary School Mathematics (3-9 to bring the total number of credits to 38)

Teacher Licensure

Through a partnership with the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Teaching and Learning, students may seek secondary licensure in Mathematics. The following program of study must be completed:

I. Mathematics program of study

  1. The Essential Studies, Non-Mathematics, and Mathematics Core requirements as described above.
  2. The following courses to satisfy the breadth requirement:
    1. Theoretical Mathematics:  Math 409 Geometry
    2. Probability and Statistics: MATH 321 Applied Statistical Methods
    3. Teaching Content Requirements: MATH 208 Discrete Mathematics, MATH 308 History of Mathematics
  3. The following sequence:
    MATH 435 Theory of Numbers & MATH 441 Abstract Algebra

II. Admission to the Secondary Program, normally while taking T&L 250 Introduction to Education. (See College of Education and Human Development for admission and licensing requirements.)

III. The program in Secondary Education (see Teaching & Learning):

Mathematics majors seeking secondary licensure must have an advisor in both the Mathematics Department and the Department of Teaching and Learning.

BS with Major in Mathematics with Emphasis in Actuarial Science    

The following program of study must be completed.

I. The Essential Studies, Non-mathematics, and Core requirements of the BS with Major in Mathematics as described above. 

II. Actuarial Sciences Program of Study:
MATH 355Theory of Interest3
MATH 455Mathematics of Finance3
MATH 421Statistical Theory I3
MATH 422Statistical Theory II3
MATH 442Linear Algebra3
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I3
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II3
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics3
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
FIN 310Principles of Financial Management3