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Point Loma Nazarene University

Mathematics (B.S.)

LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE
TITLE
UNITS
MTH 164
Calculus I
4
MTH 174
Calculus II
4
MTH 232
Linear Algebra
2
MTH 242
Number Theory with Proofs
2
MTH 274
Calculus III
4
CSC 142
Introduction to Computer Programming
2
CSC 154
Fundamentals of Computer Science
4
CSC 252
Data Structures with Programming
2
PHY 241
University Physics I
4

TOTAL
28

UPPER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE TITLE UNITS
MTH 352
History of Mathematics
2
MTH 382
Mathematical Statistics  2
MTH 424
Real Analysis I
4
MTH 432

MTH 452
Real Analysis II
OR
Abstract Algebra II
2
 
2
MTH 444
Abstract Algebra I
4
MTH 481
Senior Seminar in Mathematics
1
MTH 492
Special Topics in Mathematics
2
Choose one course from:
MTH 312
Advanced Linear Algebra
2
MTH 412
Complex Analysis
2
Choose one course from:
MTH 334
Applied Mathematics
4
MTH 344
Discrete Mathematics
4
Choose one sequence from:
 
Mathematics 496 (2) and 497 (1) Service Learning in Mathematics I and II

Mathematics 498 (2) and 499 (1) Independent Research in Mathematics I and II

HON 498 (2) and HON 499 (1) Honors Project I and II 
Seven additional elective units from:
COURSE
TITLE
UNITS
MTH 312
Advanced Linear Algebra
2
MTH 334
Applied Mathematics
4
MTH 344
Discrete Mathematics
4
MTH 392
Mathematical Probability
2
MTH 402
Topics in Geometry
2
MTH 412
Complex Analysis
2
MTH 432
Real Analysis II
2
MTH 452
Abstract Algebra II
2
MTH 463
Secondary School Mathematics
3
MTH 471
History of Mathematics Study Tour
1
MTH 491
Independent Studies
in Mathematics
1-4
MTH 492 Special Topics in Mathematics
2
MTH 496 Service Learning in Mathematics I
2
MTH 497  Service Learning in Mathematics II  1
MTH 498  Independent Research in Mathematics I 
MTH 499  Independent Research in Mathematics II

HON 498
Honors Project I
2
HON 499
Honors Project II
1

TOTAL
32
Note: An elective class may not count as both upper-division core and a required “additional elective.”

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES FOR MATHEMATICS TRACKS:

Graduate School: Abstract Algebra II and Real Analysis II, Advanced Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis.

Teaching: The university’s agreement with the State of California requires students seeking a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics to take Topics in Geometry,  Mathematical Probability, Discrete Mathematics, Complex Analysis and Secondary School Mathematics. In addition, students must take Education 304, Legal, Ethical and Wesleyan Perspectives in Education. Education 402, Research-Based Learning Theory is also recommended.

Industry: Complex Analysis, Mathematical Probability, and Applied Mathematics.

Actuary: Mathematical Probability, Advanced Linear Algebra, and Discrete Mathematics.