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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
120 Credits
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics provides you with a broad background in various areas of study within mathematics. It prepares you for advanced study or for employment. As a graduate from this program, you may find employment in banking, insurance, or other industries. If you want to pursue further studies, the degree prepares you for graduate school in mathematics or a graduate program in teaching. It is possible to earn a dual degree in mathematics and secondary education; please see your academic advisor to review course requirements for the dual degree.
This program is part of the School of Natural Science & Mathematics.
Degree Requirements
Mathematics Core Requirements (31 cr)
- MATH-M 215 Calculus I
- MATH-M 216 Calculus II
- MATH-M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates
- MATH-M 311 Calculus III
- MATH-M 393 Bridge to Abstract Mathematics
- MATH-M 403 Introduction to Modern Algebra I
- MATH-M 413 Introduction to Analysis I
- MATH-M 447 Mathematical Models I
- MATH-M 499 Senior Seminar (3 Credits) or MATH-R 499 Research Seminar (3 credits)
Electives in Mathematics (15 cr)
Choose any combination of 15 credits of MATH-M courses at the 300-level or above (including approved T-courses, informatics, economics or finance courses).
- MATH-M 312 Calculus IV (3 cr)
- MATH-M 313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applications (3 cr)
- MATH-M 320 Theory of Interest (3 cr)
- MATH-M 368 Survey of Statistics (3 cr)
- MATH-M 371 Elementary Computational Methods (3 cr)
- MATH-M 380 History of Mathematics (3 cr)
- MATH-M 384 Logic (3 cr)
- MATH-M 404 Introduction to Modern Algebra II
- MATH-M 405 Number Theory (3 cr)
- MATH-M 414 Introduction to Analysis II
- MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications (3 cr)
- MATH-M 421 Introduction to Topology I (3 cr)
- MATH-M 448 Mathematical Models II (3 cr)
- MATH-M 451 Mathematics of Finance (3 cr)
- MATH-M 463 Theory of Probability I (3 cr)
- MATH-M 466 Intro to Mathematical Statistics (3 cr)
- MATH-Y 299 Junior Seminar (3 cr)
- MATH-R 490 Research in Mathematics (3 cr)
- STAT-S 432 Applied Linear Models II (3 cr)
Electives (40-43 cr)
After concentration requirements have been met, take enough credit hours to complete 120 credits and meet IU East degree program requirements, residency requirements, and GPA requirements.
Program Requirements
First-Year Seminar (0-2 cr)
- UCOL-U 101 First Year Seminar or
- HON-H 100 Freshman Honors Seminar
A passing grade is required in the First Year Seminar course. This course is mandatory for all beginning freshmen and for transfer students with no more than 12 credit hours of transferring coursework. This course must be taken in the first semester after admission to Indiana University East.
Information Literacy (1-3 cr)
Choose 1 from:
- BUS-K 209 Fundamentals of Microsoft Office (3 cr.)
- MATH-M 368 Survey of Statistics (3 cr.)
- MATH-M 371 Elementary Computational Methods (3 cr.)
- MATH-M 471 Numerical Analysis (3 cr.)
- MATH-M 367 Statistical Programming in R (3 cr.)
- STAT-I 412 Statistical Learning using R (3 cr.)
- A 1-semester programming course, e.g., CSCI-A 201 (Intro to Programming, Python)
General Education Requirements
Please note: The Quantitative Reasoning and Scientific Ways of Knowing General Education Requirements will be satisfied by this degree’s requirements. Please confirm these requirements with your advisor.