Mathematics

(Online|Kansas City|Ottawa)

Mathematics is a powerful and versatile major. Students with degrees in mathematics are highly sought after as employers and graduate schools know that success in mathematics requires strong problem solving abilities and outstanding analytical thinking skills. The mission of the undergraduate program in mathematics at Ottawa University is to provide the student with an understanding of mathematical thought and knowledge and to prepare the student for the application of these skills towards advanced degree programs and/or careers requiring mathematical expertise. Graduates of the math program at Ottawa University can prepare themselves for a wide range of career opportunities from a variety of fields including professional graduate study, mathematics, operations research, finance, computer science, statistics, education, federal, state, or local government positions or actuarial science.

Curriculum

Liberal Arts Studies Seminars

  • LAS 12525 First Year Seminar
  • LAS 42515 Group Problem Solving

Plus one course in each of the following Breadth Areas:

  • Creative and Performing Arts
  • Historical and Cultural Perspectives
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Mathematical and Logical Systems
  • Natural Sciences (with lab)
  • Language and Communication
  • Health and Wellness
  • Theological and Philosophical Perspectives

Required Major Courses:

  • MAT  20043   Discrete Mathematics
  • MAT  21044   Calculus I
  • MAT  21144   Calculus II
  • MAT  31044   Calculus III
  • MAT  22043   Linear Algebra
  • MAT  30243   Transition to Higher Mathematics
  • MAT  31143   Mathematical Statistics I
  • MAT  32044   Mathematical Statistics II
  • MAT  33043   Differential Equations
  • MAT  42143   Abstract Algebra
  • MAT  44143   Advanced Undergraduate Topic
  • MAT  45143   Introduction to Real Analysis
  • MAT  49201   Integrative Seminar in Mathematics

 Teacher Licensure in Mathematics

  • MAT 20043 Discrete Mathematics
  • MAT 21044 Calculus I
  • MAT 21144 Calculus II
  • MAT 31044 Calculus III
  • MAT 22043 Linear Algebra
  • MAT 26043 College Geometry
  • MAT 30143 History of Mathematics
  • MAT 30243 Transition to Higher Mathematics
  • MAT 31143 Mathematical Statistics I
  • MAT 32044 Mathematical Statistics II
  • MAT 33043 Differential Equations
  • MAT 42143 Abstract Algebra
  • MAT 44143 Advanced Undergraduate Topic
  • MAT 45143 Introduction to Real Analysis
  • MAT 49201 Integrative Seminar in Mathematics

Liberal Arts Studies Courses

  • LAS 30012 Writing and Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts OR
    • LAS 20010 College Seminar I and LAS 20020 College Seminar II
  • LAS 45012 Global Issues in the Liberal Arts (capstone)

Plus 6 credit-hours in each of the following Breadth Areas:

  • Art/Expression
  • Social/Civic
  • Science/Description
  • Value/Meaning
Major Required Courses
  • MAT 20043 Discrete Mathematics
  • MAT 21044 Calculus I
  • MAT 21144 Calculus II
  • MAT 31044 Calculus III
  • MAT 22043 Linear Algebra
  • MAT 30243 Transition to Higher Mathematics
  • MAT 31143 Mathematical Statistics I
  • MAT 32044 Mathematical Statistics II
  • MAT 33043 Differential Equations
  • MAT 42143 Abstract Algebra
  • MAT 43443 Numerical Methods
  • MAT 45143 Introduction to Real Analysis
  • MAT 49201 Integrative Seminar in Mathematics

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