Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at the University of Bridgeport is, primarily a program in applied mathematics. It provides the student with the fundamentals of the major areas of mathematics, with special emphasis on those branches of mathematics that are important in applications. The program provides the necessary background for students who wish to apply mathematics in the natural sciences, in engineering as well as for a career in actuarial science. Employment opportunities for applied mathematicians exist in industries, medical technology, and financial institutions.

Choices for a degree program with a major in mathematics are the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with emphasis in natural sciences, Computer Science, or financial mathematics.

Bachelor of Science requires a total of 40 semester hours in mathematics (see list of courses). Students may take additional mathematics electives; those who intend to go to graduate school are advised to obtain competence in a foreign language. A total of 120 semester hours is required for graduation.

The Bachelor of Science with emphasis in Computer Science must include a minimum of 18 hours in computer science not including Math/CS 227. The Bachelor of Science with emphasis in natural sciences must include a minimum of 19 hours not including Physics 103, 201, or 202. The Bachelor of Science with emphasis in social sciences must include a minimum of 18 hours in social science.

For any of these major or minor degrees, the student is expected to work out a meaningful program with his/her advisor.

Mathematics Minor

Students wishing to obtain a minor in mathematics must take Math 110, Math 112, Math 215 and at least 2 courses at the 200 level or higher.

The following year-by-year course displays are to be regarded as illustrative of a typical program leading to a Bachelor's degree in mathematics with a total of 120 semester hours required for graduation.

Summary of Requirements

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS_____________

Suggested Programs

FIRST YEAR_______________________________________
Engl C101       Composition & Rhetoric          3
Math 110        Calculus I                      4
CS 101          Introduction to Computing I     4
MCom 205        Interpersonal Communications    3
Hum C201        Humanities I                    3
Math 112        Calculus II                     4
Physics 107     Principles of Physics I         4
Physics 108     Principles of Physics II        4
CS 102          Introduction to Computing II    3

SECOND YEAR______________________________________
Math 214        Linear Algebra                  3
Math 215        Calculus III                    4
Physics 209     Principles of Physics II        4
FA C101         Fine Arts                       3

Math 301        Diff. Equations                 3
Math 323        Probability & Statistics I      3
                Foreign Language II             3
SoSc C201       Social Science I                3
Hum C202        Humanities II                   3

THIRD YEAR_______________________________________
Math 314        Numerical Methods               3
                Math Electives(in concentration)3
                Free Electives                  6
Math 227        Discrete Math                   3
Math 401        Advanced Anal. I                3
Math 403        Advanced Anal. II               3
SoSc C202       Social Science II               3
Math 341        Modern Algebra                  3

FOURTH YEAR______________________________________
                Topic (Interdisciplinary Studies
                in Applied Math)                6
Math 357        Applied Algebraic Structures    3
Math 393        Seminar                         3
                Electives (in concentration)    6
                Elective Free                   8
Math 424        Mathematical Statistics II      3
Caps C390       Capstone Seminar                3

Total Semester Hours ___________________________120

* Mathematics and cognate courses at the 200 level or higher
** Formerly Communication 101