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Curriculum Requirements

The Mathematics and Physics Programs develop a student’s understanding of the nature, power, scope, and beauty of mathematical thought within a Catholic liberal arts tradition. The mathematics curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of the discipline. In conjunction with the integrated Core Curriculum, our courses help form habits of mind and hone intellectual skills that equip the student for a lifetime of learning.

Course Catalog


COURSE CATALOGUE
Mathematics & Physics


the mathematics major

 

The mathematics major consists of seven required mathematics courses, four elective mathematics courses, and two required physics courses. With a judicious choice of electives, the mathematics major can prepare a student for a wide spectrum of vocations.

REQUIRED COURSES:

MATH 151 Calculus I (satisfies Core requirement)
MATH 250
Calculus II
MATH 251
Vector Calculus
MATH 270
Scientific Programming
MATH 310
Algebraic Structures
MATH 330
Probability
MATH 490
Senior Seminar
PHYS 221
University Physics I (satisfies Core requirement)
PHYS 222
University Physics II (satisfies Core requirement)


ELECTIVE COURSES (four required):

MATH 201 History of Mathematics
MATH 230
Statistics
MATH 252
Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 311
Linear Structures
MATH 312
Number Theory
MATH 350
Real Analysis
MATH 351
Complex Analysis
MATH 352
Partial Differential Equations
MATH 360
Differential Geometry
MATH 491
Undergraduate Research

the mathematics minor

 The mathematics minor consists of at least six courses in mathematics, each of which is numbered 150 or above.

the physics minor

 

The physics minor is designed for students who are interested in a technical or teaching career. The program consists of at least six courses in physics selected from the following lists.

REQUIRED COURSES:

PHYS 221 University Physics I
PHYS 222
University Physics II
PHYS 323
University Physics III


ELECTIVE COURSES (three required):

PHYS 330 Classical Mechanics
PHYS 341
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 350
Electricity & Magnetism I
PHYS 361
Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS 362
Quantum Mechanics II
MATH 491
Undergraduate Research (with a topic in Physics)