Mathematical Sciences, B.S.

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Major Code: 7076	Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
Delivery Mode(s): Classroom	Admission Status: Undergraduate
Location(s): Main Campus - Melbourne

The bachelor’s program in mathematics is a highly interdisciplinary program designed primarily for dual majors. During the first two years, mathematical sciences majors share courses with science and engineering majors. Students choose electives that will enable them to apply mathematics to engineering, the physical sciences, biological sciences, environmental studies, social sciences and business applications. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the STEM workforce in industry and academia.

Curriculum

Mathematics (34 credit hours)

Communication and Humanities Core (13 credit hours)

Select first HUM core course:

Select second HUM core course:

Computer Science (7 credit hours)

Science (16 credit hours from the following)

BIO 1010 Biological Discovery 1
and
BIO 1030 Introduction to Biotechnology
BIO 1020 Biological Discovery 2
and
BIO 1040 Introduction to Biodiversity and Physiology
CHE 3260 Materials Science and Engineering
CHM 1101 General Chemistry 1
and
CHM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory 1
CHM 1102 General Chemistry 2
and
CHM 1112 General Chemistry Laboratory 2
PHY 1001 Physics 1
PHY 2002 Physics 2
PHY 2091 Physics Laboratory 1
PHY 2092 Physics Laboratory 2
BIO 2000-level or higher
CHM 2000-level or higher
PHY 2000-level or higher
SPS 1000-level or higher

Electives (54 credit hours)

Applied area credit hours: 12
Humanities elective (HU 3000-level or higher recommended) credit hours: 3
Restricted electives (COM) credit hours: 3
Restricted electives (MTH 3000-level or higher) credit hours: 9
Social science credit hours: 3
Technical electives credit hours: 24

Positioning of electives is unrestricted. At least 30 elective credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Choices of electives are subject to approval by the student’s advisor.

Technical area elective must be math, computer science, engineering or science course involving technology.

Applied area electives must be taken from a single area of application. Typically, this means from a single department or program other than mathematics. Any science or engineering program can be chosen. Suitably chosen management courses (courses with mathematics prerequisites) can also be taken.

Note: Upper-division mathematics courses may be offered in alternate years.