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Ottawa University 
1001 South Cedar Street
Ottawa, KS 66067-3399

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Mathematics Degree - Ottawa, Kansas Campus

Mathematics is both a symbolic language and a way of thinking. A universal science and a key component of a liberal arts education, mathematics is a critical tool for technological advancement and practical problem-solving in a complex natural and social world. The major provides training in logic and critical thinking, and helps students gain mastery of calculus, algebra, geometry, statistics, and computer programming. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers including teaching, computer science, engineering, finance, actuarial science, business, investments, behavioral sciences, and research.


The Curriculum

Required Major Courses:

  • MAT  10743   Foundations of Math
  • MAT  21044   Calculus I
  • MAT  21144   Calculus II
  • MAT  26043   College Geometry
  • MAT  31044   Calculus III
  • MAT  32044   Statistics
  • MAT  42143   Abstract Algebra
  • MAT  42243   Abstract Algebra II
  • MAT  43443   Numerical Methods
  • MAT  44643   Point Set Topology
  • MAT  45143   Introduction to Real Analysis

Required Supporting Course

  • ITS  16163   Computer Programming

 Teacher Licensure in Mathematics

  • MAT  21044 Calculus I 
  • MAT  21144 Calculus II
  • MAT  22043 Linear Algebra
  • MAT  26043 College Geometry
  • MAT  30143 History of Mathematics
  • MAT  31044 Calculus III
  • MAT  32044 Statistics
  • MAT  42143 Abstract Algebra
Required Supporting Course
  • ITS  16163   Computer Programming

Recommended Courses

  • MAT 33043 Differential Equations
  • MAT 43443 Numerical Methods