B.A. in Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a
program of study leading to the B.A. in mathematics degree. This
program provides a broad grounding in different areas of mathematics,
giving students the depth necessary to pursue various aims such as
graduate studies or other career choices. The B.A. in mathematics
allows optional courses that enable the student to focus on areas of
interest like pure or applied mathematics.
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Degree Requirements
The following is a brief summary of degree requirements.
For complete information and restrictions, please consult the
University of
Missouri-St. Louis Bulletin appropriate for you.
I. All general education requirements of the University.
Courses in the major may be applied to satisfy the Mathematical Skills
requirement, and the Natural Sciences or Mathematics requirements.
Related Area courses may be used to meet other distribution requirements
if appropriate.
II. Foreign Language Requirement. Candidates for the
B.A. degree are required to complete 13 credit hours or the equivalent
in proficiency in one foreign language.
III. The following course work in the Department of
Mathematics and Computer Science is required. (Must be completed with a
grade of C- or higher)
Core Requirements
- 1250 Introduction to Computing
- 1320 Applied Statistics I
- 1800 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- 1900 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- 2000 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- 2020 Introduction to Differential Equations
- 2450 Elementary Linear Algebra
- 3000 Discrete Mathematics
- 4100 Real Analysis I
Three additional mathematics courses
at the 4000 level or above. Of these, one must be 4400 Introduction to Abstract Algebra.
Satisfy the related area requirement
Students must satisfy the requirements in one of the
groups listed under
Related Area Requirements with a grade of C- or better.
Students seeking a double degree, either within the department or with another department,
do not have to fulfill the related area requirement.