Mathematics & Statistics

Morgan Hall
Room 275
(785) 231-1010 ext. 1491
www.washburn.edu/cas/math/

The course requirements for a major are fulfilled by selecting one of the following three paths. (Note: Transfer students must complete at least nine upper division hours in mathematics from the Washburn Mathematics Department.)

Mathematics

Calculus (MA 151, 152, 153), Discrete Mathematics (MA 207), Linear Algebra (MA 261), Applied Statistics (MA 343), Modern Algebra (MA 354), Introduction to Real Analysis I (MA 371), Introduction to Real Analysis II (MA 372), Logic for Programming (PH 110) or Logic (PH 220), FORTRAN (CM 170) or The C Programming Language (CM 244), and any two of the following four courses:

Mathematical Models (MA 330), Mathematical Statistics (MA 344), Mathematical Statistics II (MA 345), Numerical Analysis (MA 376).

In addition, 10-15 hours of correlated courses approved by the department are required. The correlated course requirement will be one of the following: Physics 261 and 262; Physics 281 and 282; EC 201, EC 202, BU 342, and BU 347; EC 201, EC 202, AC 224, AC 225, and BU 381; or a specially designed sequence to be approved by the Department Chair.

Mathematics (Secondary Education Specialization)

Calculus (MA 151, 152, 153), Discrete Mathematics (MA 207), Linear Algebra (MA 261), Applied Statistics (MA 343), Modern Algebra (MA 354), Modern Geometry (MA 367), Introduction to Real Analysis I (MA 371), Mathematical Models (MA 330), Logic for Programming (PH 110) or Logic (PH 220), History of Mathematics (MA 381) or Philosophy of Mathematics (PH 325).

Students seeking certification to teach mathematics must also be formally admitted to the University’s Professional Teacher Education Programs. For admission requirements, see EDUCATION in this catalog.

Mathematics (Actuarial Science Specialization)

Calculus (MA 151, 152, 153), Mathematical Theory of Interest (MA 250), Linear Algebra (MA 261), Applied Statistics (MA 343), Mathematical Statistics (MA 344, MA 345), Regression Analysis (MA 346), Time Series Analysis (MA 348), Stochastic Processes (MA 347), Actuarial Mathematics (MA 385), Accounting (AC 224, AC 225), Economics (EC 201, EC 202), Insurance - 3 of the 4 (BU 374, BU 375, BU 378, BU 475), Business - 1 of the 3 (BU 342, BU 345, BU 346).

General Requirements

General requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science degree are listed in the catalog. See College of Arts and Sciences, degree programs, in the index.

SUGGESTED INITIAL SCHEDULE FOR MATHEMATICS MAJORS IN ALL THREE SPECIALTIES

Freshman
First Semester
Mathematics 151*
Philosophy 110 or 220
Computer Information Science 111
(Mathematics and Actuarial Science specialties)
English 101**
Physical Education Requirement
Electives (0-6 hours)

Second Semester
Mathematics 152
Computer Information Science 170 or 244
(Mathematics and Actuarial Science specialties)
English 101**
Electives (1-7 hours)

Suggested electives for Secondary Education students are:

Education 150, Education 200.

*Students not qualified to enter Mathematics 151 will be placed in mathematics courses according to their high school preparation.

**First or second semester depending on student’s last name.

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