1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

MATHEMATICS
DR. JASINSKI, Chairperson
The mathematics program balances algebra vs. analysis in its basic courses and pure vs. applied mathematics
(including probability and statistics) in its advanced courses. Supporting courses balance traditional
physics vs. contemporary computer science. Graduates have great flexibility: some continue study in mathematics
or related fields, some teach, some become actuaries, and some work in jobs which vary from programming
to management. A student chapter of the Mathematical Association of America encourages early
professionalism.
Dept. and No. Descriptive Title of Course Credits
FIRST YEAR FALL SPRING
MAJOR (GE QUAN) MATH 142-114 Discrete Structures-Analysis I 4 4
COGNATE CMPS 134 Computer Science I 3
GE C/IL C/IL 102 Computer Information Literacy 3
GE SPCH-WRTG ENGL 107-COMM 100 Composition-Public Speaking 3 3
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL 120-T/RS 121 Intro to Philosophy-Theology I 3 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Electives 3 3
GE FSEM INTD 100 Freshman Seminar 1
GE PHED PHED Physical Education 1
17 17
SECOND YEAR
MAJOR MATH 221-222 Analysis II-Analysis III 4 4
MAJOR MATH 351 Linear Algebra 3
COGNATE (GE NSCI) PHYS 140-141 Elements of Physics I-II 4 4
GE S/BH S/BH ELECT Social-Behavioral Electives 3 3
GE T/RS-PHIL T/RS 122-PHIL 210 Theology II-Ethics 3 3
GE ELECT ELECT Free Electives 3
17 17
THIRD YEAR
MAJOR MATH 446-447 Real Analysis I-II 3 3
MAJOR MATH 448-449 Modern Algebra I-II 3 3
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT 2 Electives 3 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Electives 3 3
GE ELECT ELECT Free Elective 3 3
GE PHED PHED ELECT Physical Education 1 1
16 16
FOURTH YEAR
MAJOR MATH ELECT 1 Electives 3 3
MAJOR MATH ELECT 1 Electives 3 3
MAJOR MATH ELECT 1 Electives 3
COGNATE ELECT 2 Electives 3 3
GE T/RS or PHIL T/RS or PHIL Elective 3
GE ELECT ELECT Free Electives 3 3
15 15
TOTAL: 130 Credits
1 Electives for Mathematics majors: Major electives are selected from mathematics courses numbered above Math 300; also
Phys 350, Phys 351, Cmps 362 or Cmps 364. A student must select as an elective at least one of Math 447 or 449, and at
least two of Math 312, 345, 460, 461. Additional courses numbered under Math 300 may be taken as free electives but not
as major electives.
2 Cognate electives must be used to complete a minor, a concentration, a second major, secondary education certification, or
a package of courses pre-approved by the department.
MINOR. Mathematics minor must include Math 114, 221, 222, and 351 and two additional electives chosen from
mathematics courses numbered over 300 or Phys 350.
The results of the placement tests administered during freshman orientation assist students and their advisors
in choosing the proper beginning level mathematics sequence and the proper entry level within that
sequence. If a course is a prerequisite for a second course, directly or indirectly, and a student receives
credit for the second course then that student will not be allowed to register for the prerequisite course.
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