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Degree Programs in Mathematics
The program
descriptions found here are unofficial, and are provided
as a convenience to members of the IU South Bend community. Official information
can be found in the
IU South Bend
Bulletin.
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Requirements: Majors wishing to earn a B.A. in Mathematics must complete
the following:
- M215, M216,
M301, M311,
and M347
- M403 and M413.
- One of the following options:
(a) M380, T336,
and one additional course from the following list: M343,
M344, M365,
M404, M405,
M409, M414,
M415, M420,
M435,
M436, M447,
M448, M463,
M466, M471,
and M472.
(b) Two additional courses from the following list, one of which
must be a 400-level mathematics course: M343,
M344, M365,
M380, M404,
M405, M409,
M414, M415,
M420, M435,
M436, M447,
M448, M463,
M466, M471,
and M472.
- The general distribution requirements are the same as for other BA degree
programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
See the IU South Bend Bulletin.
Recommendations: In addition to studying mathematics courses, all majors
are strongly encouraged to study in depth another discipline that uses mathematics.
Majors are also strongly encouraged to take a computer programming course such
as C101. Majors interested in professional work or graduate study in mathematics
should take additional mathematics courses at the 300 and 400 level.
Advising checklist (pdf format).
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(For students who matriculated at IUSB fall 2005 or later.)
Fundamental Literacies (17 cr.)
A. |
Writing |
Required: |
ENG-W 131 |
3 cr. |
B. |
Critical Thinking |
Suggested: |
PHIL-P 105 or 150 |
3 cr. |
C. |
Oral Communication |
Suggested: |
SPCH-S 121 |
3 cr. |
D. |
Visual Literacy |
Suggested: |
FINA A-109 or JOUR J210 |
3 cr. |
E. |
Quantitative Reasoning |
Fullfilled by required MATH courses |
F. |
Information Literacy |
Required: |
COAS-Q 110 (should be taken with ENG-W 131) |
1 cr. |
G. |
Computer Literacy |
Required: |
CSCI-C 101 |
3 cr. |
Common Core (12 cr., at least one of the following must be at the 300 level)
A. |
The Natural World |
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N190/N390 |
included below in Natural Sciences |
B. |
Human Behavior and Social Institutions |
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B190/B399 |
3 cr. |
C. |
Literary and Intellectual Traditions |
|
T190/T390 |
3 cr. |
D. |
Art, Aesthetics and Creativity |
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A190/A399 |
3 cr. |
Contemporary and Social Values (8 cr.)
A. |
Non-Western Cultures - any approved course - see CLAS website |
3 cr. |
B. |
Diversity in U.S. Society - any approved course - see CLAS website |
3 cr. |
C. |
Health and Wellness - any approved course - see CLAS website |
3 cr. |
World Languages (0-6 cr.)
Attainment of beginning-level proficiency in a language other than English.
This requirement can be met in one of two ways:
A. |
Successful completion of a second-semester language class,
designated as 102 in the catalogue. The number of years of high school
language instruction typically determines into which semester a student
may choose to enroll. (0-1 years = 101; 2 years = 102). |
B. |
Formal training, as evidenced by secondary or university diplomas, in
a language other than English. |
The Department of World Language Studies (WLS) offers a placement
exam to determine into which semester a student should enroll
and/or to qualify students for credit by examination. Students
may earn up to six credits for testing out of any two of the
language classes 101, 102, 203, or 204. For more details, please
see the Department of WLS homepage.
Natural Sciences (20 cr.)
A. |
PHYS P221 and 222 |
10 cr. |
B. |
Natural World Common Core Course |
3-5 cr. |
C. |
Additional natural science courses |
5-7 cr. |
At least 20 credit hours must be taken in the natural sciences, and the
coursework should include at least two different sciences.
Mathematics (45 cr.)
A. |
M215, M216, M311, M301, M343, M347, M413,M447, M463, M466,
and M471.
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B. |
Two additional courses from M344, M403, M404, M405, M414, M415, M448, M451, M472,
or an upper division or graduate course approved by the department chair. |
General Electives (15-23 cr.)
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additional courses to bring the total credit hours to 122 |
15-23 cr. |
Advising checklist (pdf format).
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(For students who matriculated at IUSB before fall 2005.)
The degree requires 122 credit hours, including the following:
- (3 cr) English Composition, W131 or equivalent.
- (6 cr) Completion of two introductory courses in a single foreign language.
- (12 cr) One course from each of three of the following four areas, plus
a fourth course from any of these areas. Women's Studies W200 or W201 may
be used as this fourth course.*
(a) Fine Arts; Music M174; Communication Arts (except S160, S225, S325)
(b) English (except W131); Foreign Languages (only advanced courses
of a literary nature)
(c) History
(d) Philosophy, Religious Studies
- (12 cr) One course from each of three of the following four areas, plus
a fourth course from any of these or Women's Studies W200 may be used as this
fourth course.*
(a) Economics; Geography.
(b) Political Science.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Sociology/Anthropology.
- Twenty hours in at least two of the physical and life sciences (chemistry,
physics, geology, biology or astronomy), including Physics 221-222.
- (4 cr) Computer Science C101 (C++).
- M215, M216,
M311, M301,
M343, M403,
M413. M447,
M463, M466,
M471.
- Two additional courses taken from M344,
M404, M405,
M414,
M415, M448,
M451, M472,
or an upper division course approved by the chair of the department.
*No more than one of the Women's Studies courses W200 and W201 may be used to
satisfy the requirements in 3) and 4).
Advising checklist (pre-2005) (pdf format).
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(For students who matriculated at IUSB fall 2005 or later.)
Fundamental Literacies (17 cr.)
A. |
Writing |
Required: |
ENG-W 131 |
3 cr. |
B. |
Critical Thinking |
Suggested: |
ENG-W270* or PHIL-P 105, 150, 110 |
3 cr. |
C. |
Oral Communication |
Suggested: |
SPCH-S 121, 223 or 324 |
3 cr. |
D. |
Visual Literacy |
Suggested: |
FINA A-109 or JOUR J210 |
3 cr. |
E. |
Quantitative Literacy |
Fullfilled by required MATH courses |
F. |
Information Literacy |
Required: |
COAS-Q 110 (should be taken with ENG-W 131) |
1 cr. |
G. |
Computer Literacy |
Required: |
CSCI-C 101 |
3 cr. |
Common Core (12 cr., at least one of the following must be at the 300 level)
A. |
The Natural World |
|
N190/N390 |
included below in Natural Sciences |
B. |
Human Behavior and Social Institutions |
|
B190/B399 |
3 cr. |
C. |
Literary and Intellectual Traditions |
|
T190/T390 |
3 cr. |
D. |
Art, Aesthetics and Creativity |
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A190/A399 |
3 cr. |
Contemporary and Social Values (8 cr.)
A. |
Non-Western Cultures - any approved course - see CLAS website |
3 cr. |
B. |
Diversity in U.S. Society - any approved course - see CLAS website |
3 cr. |
C. |
Health and Wellness - any approved course - see CLAS website |
3 cr. |
World Languages (0-6 cr.)
Attainment of beginning-level proficiency in a language other than English.
This requirement can be met in one of two ways:
A. |
Successful completion of a second-semester language class,
designated as 102 in the catalogue. The number of years of high school
language instruction typically determines into which semester a student
may choose to enroll. (0-1 years = 101; 2 years = 102). |
B. |
Formal training, as evidenced by secondary or university diplomas, in
a language other than English. |
The Department of World Language Studies (WLS) offers a placement
exam to determine into which semester a student should enroll
and/or to qualify students for credit by examination. Students
may earn up to six credits for testing out of any two of the
language classes 101, 102, 203, or 204. For more details, please
see the Department of WLS homepage.
English Composition (0-3 cr.)
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ENG-W231 |
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*Note: The requirement to take ENG-W231 will be waived if ENG-W270 is
taken to fulfill the requirement in Fundamental Literacies B (Critical
Thinking). |
Natural Sciences (12 cr.)
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12 credit hrs. in courses from at least 2 areas (astronomy,
biology, chemistry, geology, or physics) including the Natural World Common
Core Course. At least one of the courses must have a laboratory component. |
Business and Economics (18 cr.)
A. |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
E103 |
3 cr. |
B. |
Introduction to Macroeconomics |
E104 |
3 cr. |
C. |
Introduction to Financial Accounting |
A201 |
3 cr. |
D. |
Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
A202 |
3 cr. |
E. |
Legal Environment of Business |
L201 |
3 cr. |
F. |
Financial Management |
F301 |
3 cr. |
Mathematics (47-51 cr.)
A. |
M215, M216, M311, M301, M325 (2 – 6
cr.), M343,
M413, M447, M448, M451, M463, M466,
and M471 |
B. |
One of the following: M347, M414, M415, M472,
or an upper division or graduate course approved by the department chair. |
Advising checklist (pdf
format).
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(For students who matriculated at IUSB before fall 2005.)
The degree requires 122 credit hours including the following area requirements:
- English Composition:
W131 Elementary Composition and
W231 Professional Writing Skills.
- Foreign Language: Two introductory courses in a single foreign language,
or equivalent.
- Arts and Humanities: One course selected from each of three of the following
four areas, plus a fourth course from any of these areas. WOST W200 Women
in Society: Introduction to Women's Studies or WOST W201 Women in Culture:
Introduction to Women's Studies may be used as this fourth course.
(a) Fine Arts; Music MUS M174 Music for the Listener; Communication Arts
(except SPCH S160, SPCH S225, SPCH S325)
(b) English (except W130, W131, and W231), Foreign Language (only advanced
courses of a literary nature)
(c) History
(d) Philosophy, Religious Studies.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences:
Four courses selected from at least three areas:
(a) Geography, Economics (excluding E103 and E104)
(b) Political Science
(c) Psychology
(d) Sociology, Anthropology, Linguistics.
- Natural Sciences:
Twelve credit hours in courses selected from at least two areas: chemistry,
physics, geology, biology, and astronomy. At least one of the courses must
have a laboratory component.
- Computer Science:
C101 Computer Programming I.
- Business and Economics:
A201 and A202 Accounting I and II;
E103 and E104 Economics I and II,
L201 Business Law; and
F301 Financial Management.
- Mathematics:
(a) M215, M216,
M301, M311,
M325, M343,
M413, M447,
M448, M451,
M463, M466,
and M471.
(b) One course selected from M414,
M415, M472.
Advising checklist (pre-2005) (pdf
format).
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The program consists of Concentration Requirements, General Requirements, and
a Total Credit Hours Requirement.
Concentration Requirements:
A minimum of 15 credit hours in mathematics is required, including the
following:
- One of the following options:
(a) Calculus I & II (M215 and M216,
or M211 and M212)
(b) Technical Calculus (M208 and
M209)
(c) Finite Mathematics (M118) and Brief
Survey of Calculus I & II (M119,
M120)
- At least one of the following:
(a) Linear Algebra and Applications (M301)
(b) Discrete Mathematics (M347)
- One of the following options:
(a) Introduction to Probability and Statistics ( M365)
(b) Introduction to Probability (M463)
and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (M466)
(c) Combinatorial Counting and Probability (M260)
and Statistical Inferences (M261)
(d) Statistical Techniques (K310)
- Additional courses numbered at or above the 300-level as needed to meet
the 15 credit hour total.
General Requirements: The General Requirements are 35 credit hours,
as follows:
- Elementary Composition (W131, 3 credit hours)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credit hours)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credit hours)
- Natural Sciences (8 credit hours, including a lab)
- Language of Quantities (satisfied by the concentration requirements)
- Computer Proficiency (3 credit hours)
- Foreign Languages (6 credit hours in one language)
Total Credit Hours Requirement: An overall total of 60 credit hours is
required.
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Requirements: Students wishing to minor in mathematics must
complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of mathematics, including
one of the following:
At least 8 hours of mathematics must be completed at or above
the 300-level. (These 8 hours may include T336 and/or T436, but
not K300 or K310.)
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