Mathematics

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

About

Math is so much more than numbers. Studying the relationship between numbers, structures, and patterns can help you see—and solve—real world problems.

Introduction

Skills learned as part of a mathematics degree can adapt to so many different industries because of how you learn to prepare and apply creative and problem-solving thinking. While studying for a mathematics degree, you’ll learn how to approach complex, technical, and abstract concepts, proving that the skills you learn here, you can use anywhere.

You can choose to major or minor in Mathematics.

What You'll Learn

You'll graduate ready to:

  • Study mathematics at the graduate level
  • Enter jobs in business, government, or industry
  • Study subjects that require a strong mathematics background, such as chemistry, economics, engineering, operations research, and actuarial science
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750+ Course Options

The Coppin State University Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

Our mathematics degree prepares you for success in advanced studies, or private and public sector careers. Graduates go on to roles within economics, engineering, chemistry, logistics and operations, as well as actuarial science, among others. Discover what else you can do with a career in mathematics.

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among General Education Requirements (GERs), course prerequisites, and major courses. Expand each section below to see the range of course offerings, and different math course requirements by department.

Core Courses

Course Name
MATH 132 Precalculus
MATH 201 Calculus I
MATH 202 Calculus II
MATH 211 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 250 The Language of Mathematics
MATH 301 Linear Algebra
MATH 302 Numerical Methods
MATH 303 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

MATH 309

Calculus III

MATH 307 Elements of Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
MATH 310

Algebraic Structures

(Course prerequisite: MATH 205)

MATH 401

Real Analysis

(Course prerequisite: MATH 205)

MATH 405 Differential Equations
MATH 417 Mathematics Seminar
COSC 199 Introduction to Computer Programming
COSC 220 Computer Science I
COSC 221 Computer Science II
PHYS 303 Mechanics and Particle Dynamics
PHYS 304 Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism
   

The 8 credits of calculus-based physics courses also serve as the natural science General Education Requirement (GER).

 

Remember! You must complete all major and prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher.

Assessment and additional graduation requirements

Each mathematics major must take an assessment to be considered for graduation. Department faculty creates the assessment, which may involve completing an individual or group project related to topics taught in major courses.

In addition to the assessment, each major must also take a final capstone course (MATH 417) during senior year. This course covers current and advanced topics in the field, and brings together concepts learned throughout the program.

Sample Degree Plan

This plan is to show the program plan for a degree in mathematics. It is for example purposes only. Your academic journey may be slightly different from another student’s journey, so be sure to always communicate with your academic advisor before finalizing your course schedule.

Fall Semester 

Course name
ENGL 101 English Composition I
ECON 103 Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurial Economics
MATH 131 Math for Liberal Arts
ORIE 101 Freshman Seminar
HIST 205 African American History I
PHIL 102 Introduction to Logic

Spring Semester

course credits name
ENGL 102 3 English Composition II
PHSC 103 3 Technology and Human Affairs
SPCH 105 3 Speech Communication
MATH 132 3 Pre-Calculus
HIST 206 3 African-American History II

Fall Semester

Course name
ECON 201 Introduction to Economics
IDIS 103 Visual Arts and Theatre
WLIT 207 World Literature
BIOL 101 Biological Sciences
MATH 201 Calculus I

Spring Semester

Course credits name
MATH 202 3 Calculus II
MATH 250 3 The Language of Math
MATH 301 3 Linear Algebra
COSC 199 3 Introduction to Programming
XXXX xxx 3 General Elective or Minor Course

Fall Semester

Course name
MATH 309 Calculus III
MATH 211 Discrete Mathematics I
COSC 220 Computer Science I
XXXX xxx General Elective or Minor
XXXX xxx General Elective

Spring Semester

course name
MATH 302 Numerical Methods
MATH 405 Differential Equations
COSC 221 Computer Science II
XXXX xxx General Elective or Minor
XXXX xxx General Elective

Fall Semester

Course name
MATH 310 Algebraic Structures
MATH 303 Mathematical Statistics
MATH 307 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
XXXX xxx General Elective or Minor
XXXX xxx General Elective or Minor

Spring Semester

Course Name
  Real Analysis
  Senior Seminar
XXXX xxx General Elective
XXXX xxx General Elective
XXXX xxx General Elective

Sample Plan for Math Major with Computer Science Minor

This sample plan shows an example of the mathematics major with a computer science minor. 

Fall Semester 

Course name
ENGL 101 English Composition I
ECON 103 Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurial Economics
MATH 131 Math for Liberal Arts
ORIE 101 Freshman Seminar
HIST 205 African American History I
PHIL 102 Introduction to Logic

Spring Semester

course credits name
ENGL 102 3 English Composition II
PHSC 103 3 Technology and Human Affairs
SPCH 105 3 Speech Communication
MATH 132 3 Pre-Calculus
HIST 206 3 African-American History II

Fall Semester

Course name
ECON 201 Introduction to Economics
IDIS 103 Visual Arts and Theatre
WLIT 207 World Literature
BIOL 107 Biological Sciences
MATH 201 Calculus I

Spring Semester

Course credits name
MATH 202 3 Calculus II
MATH 250 3 The Language of Math
MATH 301 3 Linear Algebra
COSC 199 3 Introduction to Programming
XXXX xxx 3 General Elective or Minor Course

Fall Semester

Course name
MATH 309 Calculus III
MATH 211 Discrete Mathematics I
COSC 220 Computer Science I
PHYS 303 Mechanical and Particle Dynamics

Spring Semester

course name
MATH 302 Numerical Methods
MATH 405 Differential Equations
COSC 221 Computer Science II
COSC 314 Web Programming
PHYS 304 Heat Electricity and Magnetism

Fall Semester

Course name
MATH 310 Algebraic Structures
MATH 303 Mathematical Statistics
MATH 307 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
COSC 302 Advanced Data Structure and Files
XXXX xxx General Elective or Minor

Spring Semester

Course Name
  Real Analysis
  Senior Seminar
COSC 306 Operating Systems
COSC 312 Databases
XXXX xxx General Elective

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College

Mathematics is in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Education