Courses | B.S. in Mathematics
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Mathematics majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits in integration seminar and mathematics within the major. The foreign language requirement is met by two years of high school study in the same language or four credits of college foreign language. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics must complete the mathematics program courses and one of the concentrations. 1 | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | |
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Calculus II | 4 | |
| Introduction to Abstract Math | 3 | |
| Calculus III | 4 | |
| Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| Introduction to Real Analysis I | 3 | |
| Abstract Algebra I | 3 | |
| Readings in Mathematics 2 | 2 | |
| Integration Seminar ( God and Math highly recommended) 3 | 3 | |
| Students who plan to pursue graduate studies should take at least two of the following courses regardless of the area of concentration: | ||
| Introduction to Real Analysis II | ||
| Abstract Algebra II | ||
| Advanced Topics in Mathematics | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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See concentration tables below which detail the requirements to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree.
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must be taken twice (2 credits total).
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This course satisfies the Integration Seminar in the traditional 30-credit Biblical and Theological Studies requirement.
Concentrations
Actuarial Science (65 Credits)
Students who wish to pursue actuarial science, business analytics, or related fields should choose this concentration.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting II | 3 | |
| Business Finance | 3 | |
| Business Statistics | 3 | |
| Probability | 3 | |
| Mathematical Statistics | 3 | |
| Operations Research | 3 | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | |
| Select one course (3 credits) at the 300 or 400 level in Math | 3 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 33 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 57-61 | |
| Total Credits | 122-126 | |
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Applied Mathematics (50 Credits)
Students who are interested in preparing for careers in business or industry should choose this concentration. Courses introduce a variety of areas of applied mathematics.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Numerical Analysis | 3 | |
| Probability | 3 | |
| Mathematical Statistics | 3 | |
| Operations Research | 3 | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | |
| or | Complex Variables | |
| Select one course at the 300 or 400 level in Math | 3 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 18 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 57-61 | |
| General Electives | 9-13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Computer Science (56 Credits)
This concentration allows a mathematics major the opportunity to focus on the more mathematical aspects of computer science.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Select at least two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Probability | ||
| Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| The following courses are also required: | ||
| Data Structures | 3 | |
| Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | 3 | |
| Theory of Algorithms | 3 | |
| Select three courses at the 300 or 400 level in Math or Computer Science | 9 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 24 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 57-61 | |
| General Electives | 3-7 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Pure Mathematics (50 Credits)
This concentration allows the student flexibility in the selection of upper-division courses. A faculty advisor will aid the student in making these choices. Students planning to pursue mathematics in graduate school will find this concentration particularly appropriate.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Probability | 3 | |
| Select 5 courses at the 300 or 400 level in Math | 15 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 18 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 57-61 | |
| General Electives | 9-13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Statistics and Data Science (50 credits)
The Statistics and Data Science concentration is designed to equip students to obtain valid data and use it to answer the questions they face on the job and in the world, with a biblical worldview.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Data Structures | 3 | |
| Biostatistics | 3 | |
| Probability | 3 | |
| Mathematical Statistics | 3 | |
| Statistical Consulting Practicum | 3 | |
| or | Statistics II | |
| Statistics and Data Science Capstone 1 | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Advanced Business Analytics 2 | ||
| Programming for Data Science I | ||
| Programming for Data Science II 2 | ||
| Database Management 2 | ||
| Topics in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) 2 | ||
| Statistics II 3 | ||
| Concentration Course Requirements: 18 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 4 | 57-61 | |
| General Electives | 9-13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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is to be taken in place of one of the sections of , 2 credits of which are required for the Math major.
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This course requires a prerequisite which is not a major or concentration requirement. See department for advising.
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If not taken above as an alternate to .
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Mathematics: Secondary Instruction
Students who wish to prepare to teach mathematics at the secondary level should select this concentration to work toward a preliminary single-subject credential.
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Biola's Mathematics Secondary Instruction program is a Commission-approved subject matter program. Completion of the subject matter program does not lead to a credential but it may be used to meet the subject matter competency requirement for a teaching credential. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at ºÚÝ®ÊÓƵ is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential, including the CSET subject matter waiver program. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.
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Students who wish to prepare to teach mathematics at the secondary level should select this concentration to work toward a preliminary single-subject credential. Completion of the program requirements will prepare students with the content knowledge necessary to teach mathematics in departmentalized classes, such as those in most middle schools and high schools. Students who meet all requirements and pass the necessary classes with a grade of C or above and with a B- or above in will be granted a waiver to satisfy the California subject matter requirements to obtain a teaching credential in mathematics.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Biostatistics | 3 | |
| or | Mathematical Statistics | |
| Probability | 3 | |
| Classical Geometry | 3 | |
| Number Theory and the History of Mathematics | 3 | |
| Select two courses at the 300 or 400 level in Math | 6 | |
| United States History To 1865 1 | 3 | |
| or | Survey of American Government | |
| Introduction to Psychology 2 | 3 | |
| Education Courses | ||
| Introduction to Teaching | 3 | |
| Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students | 3 | |
| Secondary Content Area Reading | 3 | |
| Single Subject Pedagogy | 2 | |
| Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment | 3 | |
| Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation. Please meet with an advisor in the School of Education. | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching I | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching II | ||
| Concentration Course Requirements: 41 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 3 | 51-55 | |
| Total Credits | 124-128 | |
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The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. ºÚÝ®ÊÓƵ students may complete this requirement by taking either or with a grade of C or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either or will also meet this requirement. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education. Either course fulfills the History Core Curriculum requirement.
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Fulfills the Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement.
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