The Pure/Traditional Mathematics tract curriculum is designed to give the student
a strong foundation in the theory of mathematics. It concentrates on the history of
mathematics, mathematical logic, problem solving, axioms, theorems, and proofs. Students
will study the art of creating and solving open questions (theories that are assumed
to be true but have not been proven). Mathematical theory is the corner stone of all
sciences. With each new mathematical result, new questions arise, and mathematical
theory grows. This new knowledge is used to solve more problems across all fields,
particularly the sciences. Real world unsolved problems have stimulated the growth
of traditional mathematics. Students will acquire a mathematical reasoning that can
be used in any profession. Mathematics is the language of which all scientific theories
are expressed. Students in this track may go on to be professors in universities or
researchers of industries and businesses. Download a copy of the Traditional Math Track.
Most common career pathway with a degree in Trad/Pure Mathematics
Traditional Mathematics Track
Freshman Year - FALL [16 hrs]
Course
Name
Hours
ENC 1101
Freshman Communication Skills I
3
MAC 2311
Calculus I
4
AMH 2091
Introduction to African American History
3
Humanities Elective
3
Social Science Elective
3
Freshman Year - SPRING [16 hrs]
Course
Name
Hours
ENC 1102
Freshman Communication Skills II
3
STA 2023
Programming in C Language
3
MAC 2312
Calculus II
4
SPC 2600
Public Speaking
3
Humanities Elective
3
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Sophomore Year - FALL [15 hrs]
Course
Name
Hours
MAC 2313
Calculus III
5
STA 3034
Mathematical Statistics (fall only)
3
MAT 4906
Linear Algebra
3
Approved Sciences Sequence*
4
Sophomore Year - SPRING [ 13 hrs]
Course
Name
Hours
MHF 4202
Foundations of Mathematics (spring only)
3
MAP 2302
Differential Equations
3
Elective
3
Approved Sciences Sequence*
4
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Junior Year - FALL [15 hrs]
Course
Name
Hours
MAD 3401
Numerical Analysis (fall only)
3
Electives
12
Junior Year - SPRING [ 15 hrs]
Course
Name
Hours
MAS 4301
Abstract Algebra I (spring only)
3
MAA 4402
Complex Variables (spring only)
3
MTG 4302
Topology (spring only)
3
Electives
6
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Senior Year - FALL [15 hrs]
Course
Name
Hours
MAA 4211
Advanced Calculus I (fall only)
3
MAT 4937
Senior Seminar (fall only)
3
Traditional Mathematics Elective**
3
Electives*
6
Senior Year - SPRING [ 15 hrs]
Course
Name
Hours
MAA 4212
Mathematical Modeling
3
Traditional Mathematics Elective**
3
Electives
9
*approved science sequence:
General biology (BSC 1010/L, BCS 1011/L) General chemistry (CHM 1045/L, CHM 1046/L) or General physics (PHY 2048/L, PHY 2049/L)
*Approved Traditional Mathematics electives:
MAP 4103 Mathematical Modeling (spring only) MTG 4212 Modern Pure Geometry (fall only) MAS 4203 Number Theory (fall only) MAD 4203 Combinatorial Analysis (not offered regularly)
