Mathematics, Bachelor of Science

Offered by Department of Mathematics and Statistics

General Education
Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4)14
Including:
LOPER 2: Writing Skills
Introduction to Academic Writing
LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning
Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 1
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8)11
Including:
Take any one course in LOPER 5, LOPER 6, or LOPER 7 that also satisfies a Dispositional Requirement (LOPER 9 or LOPER 10) in addition to the Broad Knowledge Requirement. The courses that meet these criteria are listed at https://catalog.unk.edu/undergraduate/general-studies/courses-satisfy-broad-knowledge-dispositional/. See advisor for assistance.
LOPER 8: Natural Sciences
General Physics I (Calculus)
General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory
Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 26
Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional0
Program Specific Requirements3
Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research
Major Option
Complete all required courses36
Minor or 2nd Major
Complete all required couses 324
Unrestricted electives
Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum26
Total Credit Hours120

Must be completed with no grade below a "C".

Major Option

Math Core Requirements
MATH 150School Math from an Advanced Standpoint 13
MATH 202Calculus II with Analytic Geometry5
MATH 250Foundations of Math3
MATH 260Calculus III5
MATH 280Linear Algebra3
MATH 305Differential Equations3
MATH 350Abstract Algebra3
MATH 460Advanced Calculus I3
Electives
Select 8 credit hours of the following:8
MATH 300-MATH 499 4
STAT 300-STAT 499
Total Credit Hours36
1

Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following courses, increasing the total credit hours needed:

2

Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required General Education hours.

3

A minor or second major is required for a complete degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.

4

Except MATH 330, MATH 430MATH 465MATH 470, or MATH 471.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester1
MATH 115Calculus I with Analytic Geometry5
LOPER 1: First-year Seminar3
ENG 101Introduction to Academic Writing3
LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills3
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 2
MATH 202Calculus II with Analytic Geometry5
MATH 150School Math from an Advanced Standpoint3
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts 13
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research3
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 3
MATH 260Calculus III5
MATH 250Foundations of Math3
LOPER 6: Humanities 13
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 4
MATH 305Differential Equations3
MATH 280Linear Algebra3
LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement 13
PHYS 275
275L
General Physics I (Calculus)
and General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory (LOPER 8)
5
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Total Credit Hours17
Semester 5
Major Elective3
LOPER 7: Social Science 13
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours18
Semester 6
MATH 350Abstract Algebra3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 7
MATH 460Advanced Calculus I3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 8
Major Elective3
Major Elective2
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective2
Total Credit Hours13
1

Choose a course that satisfies two LOPER requirements: LOPER 5, 6, or 7 AND LOPER 9 or LOPER 10