Mathematics, BS

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Suggested minors to accompany a major in mathematics are physics, chemistry, computer science, and business administration. Other minors may be chosen upon consultation with the major advisor.

Common Core for B.S. - Credits: 35

Biblical Literacy

BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3
BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3

Composition and Literature

ENGL 1153 - English Composition: Exposition and Argument Credits: 3
ENGL 1163 - English: Composition and Classical Literature Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

MATH 2013 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 3
Laboratory Science Course - Credits: 3

Wellness and Lifelong Fitness

PHED 1001 - The Wellness Lifestyle Credits: 1

History and Literature

ENGL 2013 - European Civilization: Literature Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - European Civilization: History Credits: 3
ENGL 2023 - Modern West: Literature Credits: 3
HIST 2023 - Modern West: History Credits: 3

Fine Arts

Select one course from the following:

FNAR 2063 - Arts and Western Culture Credits: 3
FNAR 2163 - Arts and Ideas Credits: 3

Supportive Core - Credits: 15

COMS 1093 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3
PHIL 1043 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following

ANTH - Anthropology course Credits: 3
CRJU - Criminal Justice Credits: 3
ECON - Economics course Credits: 3
FMLY - Family Science course Credits: 3
POLI - Political Science course Credits: 3
PSYC - Psychology course Credits: 3
SOCI - Sociology course Credits: 3

Language and Culture - Select One Pair

World Language Course (any language)† Credits: 3
World Language Course (same language) Credits: 3

World Language Course (2000 or above) Credits: 3
Cultural Engagement Course‡ Credits: 3

† Any modern, ancient, indigenous, or signed language may be applied; see OBU Academic Catalog for course offerings in World Languages and Biblical Languages.
‡ May be fulfilled by any ANTH course, ART 3193, ENGL 3743, ENGL 3753, MGMT 4853, MKTG 3663, REL 3423, or SOCI 3303; see OBU Academic Catalog for offerings.

Major - Credits: 42-43

MATH 2003 - Basic Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 2023 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 3
MATH 2033 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Credits: 3
MATH 2043 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus IV Credits: 3
MATH 2103 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 3203 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 3243 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
MATH 4103 - Introduction to Real Analysis Credits: 3
MATH 4113 - History and Foundations of Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 4133 - Introduction to Modern Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 4409 - Senior Mathematics Seminar Credits: 0 to 1

Select Nine Credit Hours from the Following

MATH 3013 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 3133 - Modern Geometry Credits: 3
MATH 4123 - Introduction to Complex Variables Credits: 3
MATH 4143 - Applied Cryptography Credits: 3
MATH 4183 - Numerical Analysis/Computational Physics Credits: 3 (PHYS 4183 )
MATH 4329 - Advanced Topics in Mathematics Credits: 1 to 4
MATH 4999 - Independent Study in Mathematics Credits: 1 to 4

Select One Course

CIS 2713 - Introduction to Programming (Python) Credits: 3
CIS Programming Language course above 2000 level - Credits: 3

Minor - Credits: 18

See requirements for specific minor selected.

Electives - Credits: 9-10

Courses selected on the basis of student interest in consultation with faculty advisor.