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Mathematics—B.A.

New York State Registered Program Code: 07465

HEGIS Code: 1701.01 {Mathematics, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: MATBA

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundations and history of mathematics.
  • Students will develop and maintain problem solving skills.
  • Students will write and understand basic proofs as well as read and understand middle-level proofs.
  • Students will apply mathematical strategies in applied and conceptual contexts.
  • Students will communicate mathematical ideas to others, both orally and in writing.
  • Students will utilize technology, where appropriate, to address mathematical ideas.
  • Students will demonstrate how mathematical ideas can be viewed from multiple perspectives and recognize the connections between different branches of mathematics.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (38 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Two out of three disciplines: ART History, MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits) Three out of four: History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 38, because the following Major and Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: MAT 2210 and a Lab Science course.

Major Requirements (Minimum of 42 Credits)

MAT 1150AElementary Statistics

3
MAT 2210Calculus I

4
MAT 2220Calculus II

4
MAT 2230Calculus III

4
MAT 2290Discrete Mathematical Structures

3
MAT 2320Introduction to Linear Algebra

3
MAT 2510Modern Geometry

3
MAT 3240History and Philosophy of Mathematics

3
MAT 3300Modern Algebra - Ring Theory

3
MAT 3450Introduction to Real Analysis

3
MAT 4600Internship in Mathematics

3
MAT 4900Mathematics Senior Seminar

3

Complete three Mathematics elective (9 Credits)

MAT 3310Theory of Numbers

3
MAT 3350Modern Algebra - Group Theory

3
MAT 3360Introduction to Operations Research

3
MAT 3420Differential Equations

3
MAT 3470Complex Variables

3
MAT 3560General Topology

3
MAT 3610Probability and Mathematical Statistics

3

Related Requirements (9-11 Credits)

Complete two Lab Science courses (6-8 Credits)

Preferred science course is PHY 2700.

Complete one Computer Studies course (3 Credits)

CSC 1030Visual Programming

3
CSC 1200Functional Programming I

3
CIS 2350Object-Oriented Programming and Design

3

Electives (37-39 Credits)

3-5 Elective credits must be Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.A. degree. FST 1000 counts as a LAS required Elective.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 128