Mathematics Program > Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
- Associate of Arts in Mathematics
- Double Majors in Mathematics and Computer Science and in Mathematics and Education
- Requirements for a Minor in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
See also "General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast."
Student learning goals are those defined for the B.A. in Mathematics.
Requirements
- General Education (in addition to "General Education Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast")
- Written Communication (3)
English W 234 and Mathematics M 380 or M 436
- Foreign Language (8)
One year of a single foreign language
- Written Communication (3)
- Science Requirements (21)
- Biology (3)
- Computer Science C 201-C 202 (8)
- Physics P 221-P 222 or Chemistry C 105-C 125 &
C 106-C 126 (10)
- Mathematics Requirements:
- Core (29)
M ATH-M 215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
MATH-M 216 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5)
MATH-M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3 )
MATH-M 311 Calculus III (3)
MATH-M 360 Elements of Probability Theory (3)
MATH-M 391 Foundations of the Number Systems (3)
MATH-M 403- 404 Introduction to Modern (6)
Algebra I-II or MATH-M 413- 414
Introduction to Analysis I-II
MATH-M 49 3 Senior Thesis in Mathematics (1) - Four additional courses from the following list (12)
MATH- M 312 Calculus IV (3)
MATH-M 313 Elementary Differential (3)
Equations with Applic.
MATH-M 366 Elements of Statistical Inference (3)
MATH-M 380 History of Mathematics (3)
MATH-M 403 Introduction to Modern Algebra I (3)
MATH-M 404 Introduction to Modern Algebra II (3)
MATH-M 405 Number Theory (3)
MATH-M 413 Introduction to Analysis I (3)
MATH-M 414 Introduction to Analysis II (3)
MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex (3)
Variables with Applic.
MATH-M 421 Introduction to Topology I (3)
MATH-M 422 Introduction to Topology II (3)
MATH-M 436 Introduction to Geometries (3)
MATH-M 435 Introduction to Differential Geometry (3)
MATH- M 471 Numerical Analysis I (3)
- Core (29)
- Electives (24)
Students are encouraged to choose electives that further their particular career goals.
Recommended Four Year Program
[B.S. in Mathematics]
First Year
| First Semester | Credits |
| English W131 | 3 |
| Mathematics M215 | 5 |
| Physics P221 | 5 |
| Elective | 3 |
| First Year Seminar S104 | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| English W234 | 3 |
| Mathematics M216 | 5 |
| Physics P222 | 5 |
| Arts | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Second Year
| First Semester | Credits |
| Computer Science C201 | 4 |
| Mathematics M311 | 3 |
| Mathematics M303 | 3 |
| Speech S121 | 3 |
| Humanities (Recommended: PHIL-P100) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Computer Science C202 | 4 |
| Mathematics Elective M313 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Biology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Third Year
| First Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics M360 | 3 |
| Mathematics M391 | 3 |
| Diversity (Recommended: SOC-S163) | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics M380 or M436 | 3 |
| Ethical Questions (Recommended: PHIL-P100) | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
Fourth Year
| First Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics M403 (M413) | 3 |
| Mathematics elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics M404 (M414) | 3 |
| Mathematics M493 | 1 |
| Mathematics elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Student Learning Goals
- Students will acquire mathematical knowledge
- Students will develop analytical and reasoning skills.
- Students will be prepared for further study and for careers in their field.
Requirements In addition to the requirements listed in this bulletin in the sections "General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast" and "General Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree," the student must take Mathematics M 215, M 216, M 303, M 311, M 360, M 391, one additional mathematics course at the 300 level (excluding K 300), the sequence of M 403-M 404 or the sequence of M 413-M 414, and computer science C 201. The requirement for research writing is completed by taking English W 234 and Mathematics M 380 or M 436. No mathematics course below the 200 level may be counted toward the major subject area. These requirements are a minimum; those students who are planning graduate study in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take both of the sequences M 403-M 404 and M 413-M 414. In addition, it is strongly recommended that the candidate take electives in areas related to mathematics. Depending on interests and goals, the candidate may choose these from other mathematics offerings; from computer science offerings such as C 251; from physics offerings such as P 221-P 222; from chemistry offerings such as C 105-C 106; or from various education courses leading to certification.
Recommended Four Year Program
[B.A. in Mathematics]
First Year
| First Semester | Credits |
| English W131 | 3 |
| Mathematics M215 | 5 |
| Physics P221 (elective) | 5 |
| Speech S121 | 3 |
| First Year Seminar S104 | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Computer Science C201 | 3 |
| Mathematics M216 | 5 |
| Physics P222 (elective) | 5 |
| English W234 | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Second Year
| First Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics M303 | 3 |
| Mathematics M311 | 3 |
| Foreign language course | 4 |
| Ethical questions (Recommended: PHIL-P100) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics M313 (elective) | 3 |
| Mathematics M391 | 3 |
| Foreign language course | 4 |
| Diversity (Recommended: SOC-S163) | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
Third Year
| First Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics M360 | 3 |
| Mathematics elective | 3 |
| Foreign language course | 4 |
| General education arts course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics M366 (elective) | 3 |
| Mathematics elective | 3 |
| Foreign language course | 4 |
| General education or B.A. course in life sciences | 3 |
| B.A. distribution course in historical investigation | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Fourth Year
| First Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics M403 (M413) | 3 |
| Mathematics elective | 3 |
| General education or B.A. course in social sciences | 6 |
| B.A. distribution course in historical investigation | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| First Semester | Credits |
| Mathematics M404 (M414) | 3 |
| Mathematics M380 or M436 | 3 |
| General education or B.A. course in social sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
Associate of Arts in Mathematics
See also "Technical Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees" and "General Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree" in this bulletin.
Concentration Requirements- M 215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5 cr.)
- M 216 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5 cr.)
- M 311 Calculus III (3 cr.)
- and one of the following courses:
- M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3cr.)
- M 313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applications (3 cr.)
- M 360 Elements of Probability (3 cr.)
- M 391 Foundations of the Number Systems (3 cr.)
Double Majors in Mathematics and Computer Science and in Mathematics and Education
The B.S. degrees in computer science (mathematics/ science option) and secondary education (teaching major in mathematics) are quite similar to the B.S. in mathematics. Since both of these majors require a significant number of the major courses in the mathematics major, it is quite easy to obtain a double major in mathematics and either of these majors.
In order to obtain a double major in mathematics and computer science, you must complete the requirements for the B.S. degree in computer science with the mathematics/science option and take the following additional courses: M 311, the sequence M 403-M 404 or the sequence M 413-M 414, M 493, and one additional course selected from the following list: M 312, M 313, M 366, M 380, M 404, M 405, M 414, M 415, M 435, M 436, M 421, M 422, M 471, C 451, C 463.
In order to obtain double degrees in mathematics and secondary education, you must complete the requirements for the B.S. degree in secondary education with a teaching major in mathematics and take the following additional courses: M 311, M 403 or M 391 (depending upon which course you take as part of the education major), M 413, M 495, and one additional course selected from the following list: M 312, M 313, M 404, M 405, M 414, M 415, M 435, M 421, M 422, M 471. If you choose the option of taking M 313 as part of the education major, then this will also meet the last part of the above requirement.
Students planning to pursue graduate study in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take both of the sequences M 403-M 404 and M 413-M 414.
Students majoring in mathematics or physical sciences are strongly advised to take Computer Science C 201 and Mathematics M 313, M 366, M 371, and M 415. If these students have a strong high school background in algebra and trigonometry, they should start their mathematics studies with M 215 and M 216. Students whose high school background is weak in algebra or trigonometry should take M 125 and/or M 126 before taking M 215.
Students majoring in business or social sciences who have a good high school background in algebra should take M 118 and M 119. Students with a weak high school background in algebra should take M 007 before taking M 118 and should take M 122 before taking M 119. Biology and social science majors should also take Computer Science C 201. C 203 is a recommended computer science course for business majors.
Students majoring in education should refer to the School of Education for programs leading to certification. Students whose high school background is weak in algebra or trigonometry should take M 125 and/or M 126 before taking M 215. For students in secondary mathematics education (bachelor's or master's degree candidates), the following math courses are recommended: M 303, M 360, M 366, M 371, M 391, M 403, M 413, M 421, and M 436.
Requirements for a Minor in Mathematics
16 credit hours including the following mathematics courses:
- M 215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5 cr.)
- M 216 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5 cr.)
- M 311 Calculus III (3 cr.)
- and one of the following:
- M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3 cr.)
- M 313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applications (3 cr.)
- M 360 Elements of Probability (3 cr.)
