Course variations

Course summary

This program provides students with a solid understanding of and appreciation for both aspects of the subject. All students should learn the mathematical skills necessary to be successful in their chosen field and become an informed and responsible citizen; and appreciate the relevance of mathematics in society. Students completing a major in mathematics also should be prepared for employment in mathematics-related careers in fields such as business, science, government and education; be prepared to pursue graduate studies in mathematics; able to work collaboratively on mathematical problems and effectively communicate these results; exposed to technological innovations used in mathematics; and able to read and use the current mathematical literature to further their own education. The mathematics major provides a broad background in undergraduate mathematics that prepares students for graduate study, and for positions in teaching, business and government.

Program modules

This course covers the following modules, MA 285 Applied Statistics 3, MA 361 Numerical Analysis 3, MA 365 Ordinary Differential Equations 3, MA 371 Mathematical Statistics 1 3, MA 372 Mathematical Statistics 2 3, MA 378 Mathematical Modeling 3, MA 381 Experimental Design 3, MA 441 Complex Variables 3, MA 451 Point-Set Topology 3, MA 580 Geometry 3.

Entry requirement for international students

Students from the high school should have a college preparatory sequence which includes at least four years of English, three years of mathematics (physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and physician assistant applicants should have four years) and two or more years of science (all health science applicants are expected to have biology and chemistry; physical therapy applicants should also have physics, two years of social science, two years of a foreign language, three academic electives and High school grades in these subjects and the SAT I Reasoning Test or ACT scores are important factors in the selection process. A minimum score of 550 (78 Internet based or 213 in the CBT computer-based TOEFL) is required for admission.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Quinnipiac University

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science