DILLARD Natural Sciences-- Mathematics
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  • The Bachelor of Science program in Mathematics offers a combination of required courses and electives that provide a broad background with sufficient flexibility to satisfy a wide variety of individual interests and career objectives. The curriculum in mathematics prepares students for employment in private industries and government, and for admission to graduate school in mathematics, statistics, computer sciences and allied fields. All mathematics majors are required to complete 123 credit hours of course work including 37 credit hours in mathematics, 45 hours in departmental requirement including 18 credit hours in computer science (which results in an automatic minor in computer science), 35 credit hours of university core courses, and 6 hours of general electives. In addition, all mathematics majors must satisfactory complete a junior writing proficiency examination, a comprehensive mathematics examination and a senior thesis. .
    MISSION
    To help students develop proficiency in logical and analytical thinking as well as a comprehensive knowledge of mathematical priciples and concepts.
    OBJECTIVES              Back to Top
    1. To offer instructions that provides a solid foundation in mathematics.
    2. To offer courses that facilitates a fast development toward an advanced        
        degree in mathematics.
    3. To offer instructions and mentoring in research and technology associated with
        mathematics.
    4. To offer service course work required for students in other disciplines. .
    MAJORS                  Back to Top
    1. Total number of hours for graduation: 123
    2. Total number of hours in major courses including: 37
        MAT 202, 203, 206, 302, 303, 300 and Level Electives (6 hours), 401,
        402, 402, 404, 411 and 412
    3. Total number of hours in core courses: 35
    4. Total number of other divisional requirements: 45
        CHE 111, 112, 211, CS 150, CS 160, CS 212,
        CS 200 Level Electives(9 hours), PHY
        220, 230, SCI 302 and World Language(8 hours)
    5. Total number of general electives in semester hours: 6 to 8

    6. Writing Proficiency Examination
    7. Senior Comprehensive
    8. Successful Completion of Senior Thesis
    MINOR
    Mat 122, 201, 203, 206
    COURSES
    The links below provide listings of all classes and class descriptions.
    **COURSE LISTING**
    **COURSE DESCRIPTIONS**
    FACULTY
    Dr. Hong Dai                  Mathematics
    Ms. Valarie Epps            Mathematics
    Dr. Peter Frempong         Mathematics
    Dr. Lee                          Mathematics
    Dr. Gloria C. Love         Mathematics/Computer Science
    CLUBS                  Back to Top

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