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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog
Mathematics, BS
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The program for a mathematics major in the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is designed to develop well-rounded quantitative skills and the ability to communicate technical results to both professional and lay audiences. Students earning a Mathematics BS degree will gain skills selected from all areas of mathematics: skills addressing theoretical concepts including abstraction and analysis, data-centric skills covering predictive analytics in addition to probability and statistics, and computational skills including optimization and simulation. Those completing a degree in mathematics will be prepared for two future paths: (i) a continuance of their studies in mathematics in graduate school, or (ii) an entrance into business, industry, or government service.
Students completing the data science specialization will gain skills on utilizing complex databases to provide real world, real-time solutions that incorporate predictive analytics and forecasting to improve decision making. Students are ready for careers that utilize quantitative modeling techniques, including probability, statistics, optimization, simulation, and computing, in the design of solutions to data-driven problems.
The actuarial science and statistics specialization prepares students for the actuarial and finance professions. In comparison with other mathematics majors, students in actuarial science take additional course work in finance, economics, and statistics preparing them to complete the first two professional actuarial exams and to pursue employment in the areas of insurance and investment. (4,5)
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Quantitative Reasoning and Data Analysis: 3cr
Oral Communication: 3cr
One course from the following: Scientific Reasoning: 3-4cr
One course with prefix BIOL, CHEM, or GEOS. Values & Ethics: 3cr
This ECON course is specified for the Actuarial Science and Statistics specialization. Global Learning: 3cr
This ECON course is specified for the Actuarial Science and Statistics specialization. Crimson Core Electives: 9cr
No other MATH courses may be used toward Crimson Core.
Choose one course from the following: 3cr
3 credits are required.
Required CMSC Course: 3cr
Choose 6 courses from the following: 18cr
Free Electives for Mathematics Major: 29-31cr
Data Science Specialization: 30-33cr
Required MATH Courses: 15cr
Required CMSC Courses: 9cr
Choose one course from the following: 3cr
Other Requirements: 3-6cr
Minor in Computer Science (3), including the courses listed above.
Free Electives for Data Science Specialization: 14-19cr
Actuarial Science and Statistics Specialization: 27cr
Choose two courses from the following: 6cr
Free Electives for Actuarial Science and Statistics Specialization: 20-22cr
Total Degree Requirements: 120cr
(1) Students should take 2 credits of MATH 480 in Spring of junior year and 1 credit in Spring of senior year. Students completing the Data Science Specialization may substitute CMSC 473 for MATH 480. (2) Three credits of Internship will be applied to the major. Any additional credits may be used as free electives. Students completing the Data Science Specialization may substitute 3 credits of CMSC 493 for MATH 493. (3) Recommended CMSC 310 and CMSC 319. (4) Should pass SOA Exam P or Exam FM. (5) ”B” or higher grades in course work that carries Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) from the Society of Actuaries (required for SOA credential). SLOs
| # | Program Outcome | Indicator | Course(s) | Category | | 1 | Learn and recall concepts in calculus, linear algebra, and probability and statistics | 80% of students score higher than 145 on ETS Major Field Test taken in MATH 480 or during MATH 493; 80% of graduating students earn total major GPA 3.0 or higher | | A | | 2 | Construct mathematical proofs using the methods of direct proof, indirect proof, proof by contradiction, proof by contrapositive, and mathematical induction | 80% of students earn total GPA of 3.0 or higher in MATH 271 | Junior status students | B | | 3 | Apply mathematics to analyze, model, and solve mathematical problems | 80% of graduating students earn total major GPA 3.0 or higher | | C | | 4 | Effectively communicate mathematics | 80% of students earn ratings of proficient or distinguished on the communications skills rubric as evaluated by the instructor of MATH 480 or the MATH 493 internship program coordinator | | C |
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