Mathematics: Mathematics and Statistics
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Mathematics: Mathematics and Statistics (BS) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
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In the mathematics and statistics program, you’ll have choices for applying mathematics in different disciplines. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Required Courses:
- MA140 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
- MA145 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (4)
- MA160 Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3)
- MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
- MA244 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III (4)
- MA250 Foundations of Mathematics (3)
- MA323 Statistical Methods (3)
- MA334 Mathematical Programming (3)
- MA340 Concepts of Geometry (3)
- MA345 Linear Algebra (3)
- MA350 Differential Equations I (3)
- MA443 Elementary Number Theory (3)
- MA445 Modern Algebra (3)
- MA449 Mathematical Problem Solving (3)
- MA523 Probability & Statistics I (3)
Choose 6 Hours from one of these areas:
Mathematics Area:
- MA338 Combinatorics and Graph Theory (3)
- MA464 Mathematical Cryptography (3)
- MA544 Numerical Methods (3)
- MA550 Differential Equations II (3)
Statistics Area:
- MA425 Applied Regression Analysis (3)
- MA475 Multivariate Methods (3)
- MA524 Probability and Statistics (3)
- MA530 Statistical Learning (3)
- MA575 Time Series and Forecasting
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- MA140 (5)
- MA160 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- MA145 (4)
- MA223 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- MA244 (4)
- MA250 (3)
- MA323 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- MA345 (3)
- MA350 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
Third Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- MA445 (3)
- MA449 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- MA334 (3)
- MA340 (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- MA523 (3)
- Math or Stats Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (13 Hours)
- MA443 (3)
- Math or Stats Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (4)
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Department of Mathematics
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701