The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Butler University
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Butler University
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Butler University
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Mathematics<br />
<strong>The</strong> mathematics major is designed for<br />
students who are interested in employment in<br />
government or industry, who plan to attend<br />
graduate or pr<strong>of</strong>essional school, or who plan<br />
to teach.<br />
Why Study Mathematics at <strong>Butler</strong>?<br />
• One <strong>of</strong> the few collegiate departments in<br />
the U.S. to adhere to the CUPM<br />
(Committee for Undergraduate Program<br />
in Mathematics) guidelines<br />
• Active student clubs in mathematics <strong>and</strong><br />
mathematics education<br />
• <strong>Butler</strong> Math Lab hires mathematics <strong>and</strong><br />
mathematics education majors to tutor<br />
students enrolled in lower-level <strong>and</strong> core<br />
mathematics classes<br />
Faculty:<br />
• Teach all courses, including introductory,<br />
without graduate assistants, resulting in<br />
personal attention <strong>and</strong> interaction with<br />
students<br />
• Wide range <strong>of</strong> specialties in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
mathematics<br />
• Student/pr<strong>of</strong>essor research sponsored by<br />
<strong>Butler</strong> Summer Institute (BSI)<br />
<strong>Butler</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers degrees in:<br />
• <strong>The</strong>oretical mathematics<br />
• Mathematics education<br />
• Mathematics <strong>and</strong> engineering (dual degrees)<br />
with Purdue <strong>University</strong>-Indianapolis<br />
Degrees:<br />
• B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics<br />
• Minor in Mathematics<br />
Mathematics Program Student<br />
Learning Outcomes<br />
• Demonstrate an underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong><br />
mathematical arguments, <strong>and</strong> assess their<br />
validity.<br />
• Identify the fundamental concepts in<br />
the main areas <strong>of</strong> mathematics, including<br />
set theory, logic, calculus, discrete mathematics,<br />
linear <strong>and</strong> modern algebra, <strong>and</strong><br />
real analysis.<br />
• Construct mathematical pro<strong>of</strong>s using<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ard techniques such as induction,<br />
contradiction <strong>and</strong> contraposition.<br />
• Solve mathematical problems <strong>and</strong> perform<br />
calculations by applying abstraction <strong>and</strong><br />
mathematical models as appropriate.<br />
• Communicate mathematical ideas <strong>and</strong><br />
concepts to various audiences, including<br />
170 <strong>Butler</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
being able to use mathematical word<br />
processing systems to write mathematics.<br />
• Demonstrate an underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> various<br />
interconnections among the branches <strong>of</strong><br />
mathematics, the breadth <strong>and</strong> depth <strong>of</strong><br />
mathematics, <strong>and</strong> the beauty in mathematics.<br />
Requirements for the Major<br />
• MA106, 107, 208, Calculus <strong>and</strong> Analytic<br />
Geometry I, II, III<br />
• MA200, Basics <strong>of</strong> Advanced Mathematics<br />
• MA205, Discrete Mathematics<br />
• MA215, Linear Algebra<br />
• MA312, Modern Algebra I<br />
• MA326, Real Analysis I<br />
• MA330, Complex Analysis<br />
• MA490, Senior Seminar<br />
• Choose one <strong>of</strong> MA313, Modern Algebra II<br />
or MA327, Real Analysis II<br />
• Programming course numbered CS142 or<br />
higher<br />
• Three upper division electives to be chosen<br />
from MA301, MA305, courses numbered<br />
between MA310 <strong>and</strong> MA399, or numbered<br />
MA473<br />
Requirements for the Minor<br />
• MA106, 107, Calculus <strong>and</strong> Analytic<br />
Geometry I, II<br />
• MA205, Discrete Mathematics<br />
• Choose one <strong>of</strong> MA305, Graph <strong>The</strong>ory or<br />
MA208, Calculus <strong>and</strong> Analytic Geometry<br />
III<br />
• MA215, Linear Algebra<br />
• One additional upper division elective to<br />
be chosen from MA301, MA305, courses<br />
numbered between MA310 <strong>and</strong> MA399<br />
or MA473<br />
Actuarial Science<br />
An actuary is a mathematician responsible<br />
for estimating risks, primarily in the insurance<br />
<strong>and</strong> financial security industries. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Butler</strong><br />
program helps to prepare students for the<br />
jointly administered CAS/SOA Examinations<br />
P, FM, MLC, MFE <strong>and</strong> C.<br />
Why Study Actuarial Science at<br />
<strong>Butler</strong>?<br />
• One <strong>of</strong> only a few schools in Indiana to<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer a degree in actuarial science<br />
• Actuarial Science/Management program<br />
with both an actuarial science degree <strong>and</strong><br />
an MBA degree<br />
• Active student club in actuarial science
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