Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Studies, Specialization in Pure Mathematics
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(5) MATH 150 Calculus I (FQR)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking or ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
15 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(5) MATH 152 Calculus II (BPS)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
14 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) MATH 165 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving
(4) MATH 250 Calculus III (BPS)
(4) PHYS 151 University Physics I (BPS)
(1) PHYS 151L University Physics I Lab (EL)
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(4) MATH 223 Logic and Mathematical Reasoning
(3) MATH 321 Linear Algebra I
(3) MATH 305 Differential Equations
(3) MATH, STAT, OR, Science or Engineering Elective
(3) Experience Global Cultures, Race, and Equity Education (EREG)
16 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(3) MATH 320 Introduction to Algebraic Structures
(3) STAT 380 Statistics for Applications (BICS, EL)
(3) MATH, STAT, OR, Science or Engineering Elective
(4) MATH 350 Introduction to Analysis
(3) Experience U.S. Race, Gender, and Equity (ERGU)
16 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) Elective
(3) MATH 420 Abstract Algebra or MATH 451 Introduction to Complex Analysis
(3) MATH 421 Linear Algebra II
(3) Life Science (BLS)
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) 400-level MATH Elective
(2) MATH 498 Senior Seminar
(3) MATH, STAT, or OR, Science or Engineering Elective
(3) MATH 450 Real Analysis I
(3) Health Experience (EH)
14 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) MATH 435 Foundations of Geometry
(2) MATH 499 Senior Project
(3) MATH, STAT, or OR, Science or Engineering Elective
(3) 400-level MATH Elective
(4) Electives
15 - Total Credits
Total Hours 120
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bold course requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If minor requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
