Mathematics
Program Contact:
Craig Johnson, Ph.D.
johnsonc@maryu.marywood.edu
Center for Natural and Health Science (CNHS) building, Room 319
(570) 348-6211 ext. 6291
Administrative Assistant:
Marcie Gaughan
mgaughan@marywood.edu
Center for Natural and Health Science (CNHS) building, Room 320 A
(570) 348-6265
Sarah A. Yeust
Class of 2013
I am currently a secondary mathematics teacher in the Blue Ridge School District. Attending Marywood University for my Mathematics/Secondary Education degree was an excellent decision. The friendships formed, as well as the small class size and personal attention, enriched my learning and made for a memorable four years!”
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B.S. in Mathematics
Curriculum Guide (PDF)
Students in the B.S. in Mathematics program will:
- Develop attitudes of mind and analytical skills required for the efficient use and understanding of mathematics.
- Be able to abstract from the particular to the general and understand how to construct a proof of a mathematical statement.
- Be able to build mathematical models of
real world situations. - Have competency in the use of computers as a tool in mathematical problem-solving.
- Be able to work independently on problems in mathematics.
- Have an understanding of the origin and historical development of basic mathematical concepts.
Course Requirements
I. All courses in this list (28 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 142 | Programming in C++ | 3 |
| MATH 211 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 212 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 213 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 4 |
| MATH 220 (or 216) | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 271 | Transition to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 321 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 322, 322L | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 495 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
II. Cognate requirement (8 credits)
Mathematics majors must take PHYS 303, 303L, 304, and 304L. These courses satisfy Category III of the Liberal Arts Core Requirements.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 303 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 303L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 304 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 304L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
III. Electives
Students must take two courses from List A and two from List B.
List A (6 credits)
Mathematics majors must choose two courses from this list.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 314 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 323 | Theory of Numbers | 3 |
| MATH 324 | College Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 456 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
List B (6 credits)
Mathematics majors must choose two courses from this list.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 311 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 420 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 425 | Topology | 3 |
| MATH 430 | Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 440 | Complex Variables | 3 |
General Elective
All Marywood undergraduate students must have a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. Math majors must take enough general elective credits to meet this minimum before graduation.