Mathematics

Mathematics is a powerful and versatile major. Students with degrees in mathematics are highly sought after as employers and graduate schools know that success in mathematics requires strong problem solving abilities and outstanding analytical thinking skills. The mission of the undergraduate program in mathematics at Ottawa University is to provide the student with an understanding of mathematical thought and knowledge and to prepare the student for the application of these skills towards advanced degree programs and/or careers requiring mathematical expertise. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities from a variety of fields including professional graduate study, mathematics, operations research, computer science, statistics, elementary or secondary education, federal, state, or local governments, or actuary science.

Degree Requirements

Required Major Courses

MAT 20043DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

MAT 21044CALCULUS I

MAT 21144CALCULUS II

MAT 22043LINEAR ALGEBRA

MAT 30243TRANSITION TO HIGHER MATHEMATICS

MAT 31044CALCULUS III

MAT 31143MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS I

MAT 32044MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS II

MAT 33043DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

MAT 42143ABSTRACT ALGEBRA

MAT 43443NUMERICAL METHODS

MAT 45143INTRODUCTION TO REAL ANALYSIS

MAT 49201INTEGRATIVE SMNR IN MATHEMATICS