Academic Catalog

Mathematics | Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics (Industrial/Academic)

Program Summary

General Education Courses34
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement10
Major Courses45
Cognate Courses4
Open Electives27
Total Hours120
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours.  The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed.  This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed.  Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.   

Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.

 Program Requirements

General Education

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education

Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement.  Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category.  This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree.  Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.  

General Education34-35

 BA Language Requirement

All FHSU students pursuing a BA degree are required to take two consecutive non-English language classes. Students taking beginning Spanish or French classes may be able to apply the first class to the Arts and Humanities area of the general education requirement.  

Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement10
Major Core Courses
CSCI 121Computer Science I3
MATH 234Analytic Geometry and Calculus I GE5
MATH 235Analytic Geometry and Calculus II5
MATH 236Analytic Geometry and Calculus III3
MATH 240Linear Algebra3
MATH 250Elements of Statistics GE3
MATH 301Introduction to Proof3
MATH 350Mathematical Statistics3
MATH 354Differential Equations3
MATH 631Advanced Calculus I4
MATH 610/646Higher Algebra3
MATH 665Numerical Analysis3
MATH 675Seminar in Mathematics1
MATH 300+Select one 300+ level Mathematics elective3
Cognate
PHYS 211/211LEngineering Physics I GE4
Total Hours49

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement
Two consecutive semesters of a non-English Language
All bachelor degrees require:
GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set)
A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A
Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated)
A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit
A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
MATH 234 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5
UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar 1
COMM 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
 Hours15
Spring
MATH 235 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 5
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area 4
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development 3
 Hours15
Second Year
Fall
Open Electives 3
MATH 301 Introduction to Proof 3
MATH 236 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking 3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
 Hours15
Spring
Open Electives 3
MATH 250 Elements of Statistics 3
MATH 240 Linear Algebra 3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
 Hours15
Third Year
Fall
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement 5
CSCI 121 Computer Science I 3
PHYS 211
211L
Engineering Physics I
and Engineering Physics I Laboratory
5
MATH 350 Mathematical Statistics 3
 Hours16
Spring
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement 5
MATH 610
Higher Algebra
or Discrete Structures
3
Directed Electives 3
MATH 354 Differential Equations 3
 Hours14
Fourth Year
Fall
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
Directed Electives 3
MATH 665 Numerical Analysis 3
 Hours15
Spring
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 3
Open Electives 2
MATH 631 Advanced Calculus I 4
MATH 675 Seminar in Mathematics 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.