Mathematics Major | Minor

As a mathematics major, you'll develop the ability to creatively and logically analyze problems, drawing connections between math and various disciplines. The Union Commonwealth University math program allows you to tailor your studies to align with your interests and career objectives. With a strong foundation in rigorous courses, you'll be equipped for a range of careers, including roles such as business analysts, engineers, data analysts, actuaries, financial analysts, teachers, and other math-related professions.

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  • Degree Outlook

    A Mathematics degree can open up many paths towards professional careers post-graduation. Programs oriented towards data science, software development, education, and finances all act as ideal paths for anyone with a degree in Mathematics.


    Median Pay: $78,000 per year 

    Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's

    Number of Jobs: 953,590

    Job Outlook: 72% of jobs in this field require at least a bachelor's degree


    Above information sourced from 2021 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • Admission Information

    A minimum 2.0 GPA is the requirement for admission at Union Commonwealth University. 

  • Major Curriculum

    Mathematics Major Requirements (43 Semester Hours)


    43 semeseter hours in Mathematics including:


    MATH 133 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (3 Credit Hours)

    Right triangle ratios, trigonometric functions, graphing trigonometric functions, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, laws of Sines and Cosines, polar coordinates and complex numbers, and analytic geometry.


    *Math 134 is not part of the MATH Major core, but should be taken prior to


    MATH 241 by anyone that has not completed a specific trigonemtry course in high school


    MATH 241 Differential Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 Credit Hours)

    Review of algebra, limits, the derivative, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of the derivative, extrema, and the antiderivative. Prerequisite: MATH 134 or permission from instructor.


    MATH 242 Integral Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 Credit Hours)

    Course contains the integral, applications of the integral, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions, techniques of integration, L’Hospital’s Rule and indeterminate forms, and improper integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 241.


    MATH 243 Multivariate Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 Credit Hours)

    Topics selected from polar coordinates, vectors, solid analytic geometry, partial differentiation, multiple integration, infinite series, and differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 242.


    MATH 321** Discreet Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)

    Logic, methods of proof, sets, relations, functions, equivalences, combinatorics, induction, recursion, and elementary number theory. Prerequisite: ATH 241 or permission from instructor. Prerequisite to all MATH courses listed below.


    **MATH 321 is a prerequisite to all remaining MATH 300 and 400 level courses


    MATH 331 Introduction to Linear Algebra I (3 Credit Hours)

    Vector algebra in Euclidean spaces, lines and planes in space, matrices and linear equations, and abstract vector spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 131 or permission from instructor. Odd years only.


    MATH 341 Differential Equations (3 Credit Hours)

    Differential equations of first order including basic theory, separation of variables, homogeneous systems, exactness, change of variables, and modeling. Prerequisites: MATH 242 and MATH 321.


    MATH 403 Introduction to Analysis (3 Credit Hours)

    Sets and functions, topological ideas, LUB property, real sequences, continuity, mean value theorems, integration, definite integrals, Taylor’s theorems, improper integrals, convergence of infinite series, power series, and improper integrals with parameter. Prerequisite: MATH 243. Odd years only.


    MATH 433 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (3 Credit Hours)

    An introduction to abstract algebra selecting topics from rings, ideals, quotient rings, isomorphic theorems, groups, and subgroups. Prerequisite: MATH 321. Even years only


    PHYS 211 General Physics I (4 Credit Hours)

    A two-semester sequence which must be taken in order. Mechanics of solids, liquids and gases; laws of thermodynamics; kinetic-molecular theory, vibrating bodies; wave physics; laws of Coulomb, Faraday, Ampere, Ohm, Joule, and Lenz; electromagnetism; and optics. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 242


    And


    PHYS 213 General Physics Lab I (1 Credit Hour)

    Laboratory components accompanying PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 respectively. A general physics laboratory course involving experiments in mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Experiments are coordinated with PHYS 211-PHYS 212. No credit may be received for these laboratory courses without concurrent or prior completion of the corresponding lecture course.


    PHYS 212 General Physics II (4 Credit Hours)

    A two-semester sequence which must be taken in order. Mechanics of solids, liquids and gases; laws of thermodynamics; kinetic-molecular theory, vibrating bodies; wave physics; laws of Coulomb, Faraday, Ampere, Ohm, Joule, and Lenz; electromagnetism; and optics. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 242


    And


    PHYS 214 General Physics Lab II (1 Credit Hour)
    Laboratory components accompanying PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 respectively. A general physics laboratory course involving experiments in mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Experiments are coordinated with PHYS 211-PHYS 212. No credit may be received for these laboratory courses without concurrent or prior completion of the corresponding lecture course.


    Choose 1 of the following:


    MATH 301 Principles of Geometry (3 Credit Hours)

    Mathematical Proof: conjunctions, disjunction, implications, and truth tables. Proofs using triangles, polygons, and circles; transformations, area, and space geometry. Prerequisites: MATH 131, MATH 133, or MATH 204.


    CIS 250 Introductory Programming (3 Credit Hours)

    This is an introductory course in computer programming in which visual programming and object-oriented programming is employed. It introduces basic programming concepts such as data types, decisions, looping, arrays, files, and databases. The course will utilize the most current language in the marketplace. (Formerly COMP 250)


    MATH 372 Probability & Math Statistics (3 Credit Hours)

    Theoretical probability using point set approach, probability as a frequency ratio; probability for finite sample spaces; conditional probability; joint and continuous distributions, binomial distribution; Baye’s theorem; statistical applications of probability; theory of sampling and variance. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 242.


    Choose 1 of the following:


    MATH 332 Linear Algebra (3 Credit Hours)

    Vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence, linear transformations, determinants, inner product spaces, orthogonality, and unitary transformations. Prerequisite: MATH 331. Odd years only.


    MATH 342 Differential Equations II (3 Credit Hours)

    Differential equations of first order and higher degree; differential operators and linear differential equations; reduction of order; and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 341.


    MATH 402 Functions of a Complex Variable (3 Credit Hours)

    Complex numbers, analytic functions, and elementary functions of a complex variable. Cauchy’s formula, Liouville’s theorem, Laurent’s series, residues, contour integration, conformal mapping, and physical applications. Prerequisite: MATH 243.


    Mathematics Minor Requirements (24 Semester Hours)


    24 semeseter hours in Mathematics including:


    MATH 133 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (3 Credit Hours)

    Right triangle ratios, trigonometric functions, graphing trigonometric functions, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, laws of Sines and Cosines, polar coordinates and complex numbers, and analytic geometry.


    MATH 241 Differential Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 Credit Hours)

    Review of algebra, limits, the derivative, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of the derivative, extrema, and the antiderivative. Prerequisite: MATH 134 or permission from instructor.


    MATH 242 Integral Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 Credit Hours)

    Course contains the integral, applications of the integral, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions, techniques of integration, L’Hospital’s Rule and indeterminate forms, and improper integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 241.


    MATH 243 Multivariate Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 Credit Hours)

    Topics selected from polar coordinates, vectors, solid analytic geometry, partial differentiation, multiple integration, infinite series, and differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 242.


    MATH 321 *Discreet Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)

    Logic, methods of proof, sets, relations, functions, equivalences, combinatorics, induction, recursion, and elementary number theory. Prerequisite: ATH 241 or permission from instructor. Prerequisite to all MATH courses listed below.


    MATH 331 Introduction to Linear Algebra I (3 Credit Hours)

    Vector algebra in Euclidean spaces, lines and planes in space, matrices and linear equations, and abstract vector spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 131 or permission from instructor. Odd years only.


    MATH Elective (Must be 300 or 400 level course) 3 Credit Hours


    Or


    CIS 250 Introductory Programming (3 Credit Hours)

    This is an introductory course in computer programming in which visual programming and object-oriented programming is employed. It introduces basic programming concepts such as data types, decisions, looping, arrays, files, and databases. The course will utilize the most current language in the marketplace. (Formerly COMP 250)


    *MATH 321 is a prerequisite to remaining MATH 300/400 level courses

  • Minor Curriculum

    Mathematics Minor Requirements (24 Semester Hours)


    24 semeseter hours in Mathematics including:


    MATH 133 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (3 Credit Hours)

    Right triangle ratios, trigonometric functions, graphing trigonometric functions, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, laws of Sines and Cosines, polar coordinates and complex numbers, and analytic geometry.


    MATH 241 Differential Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 Credit Hours)

    Review of algebra, limits, the derivative, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of the derivative, extrema, and the antiderivative. Prerequisite: MATH 134 or permission from instructor.


    MATH 242 Integral Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 Credit Hours)

    Course contains the integral, applications of the integral, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions, techniques of integration, L’Hospital’s Rule and indeterminate forms, and improper integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 241.


    MATH 243 Multivariate Calculus & Analytic Geometry (4 Credit Hours)

    Topics selected from polar coordinates, vectors, solid analytic geometry, partial differentiation, multiple integration, infinite series, and differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 242.


    MATH 321* Discreet Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)

    Logic, methods of proof, sets, relations, functions, equivalences, combinatorics, induction, recursion, and elementary number theory. Prerequisite: ATH 241 or permission from instructor. Prerequisite to all MATH courses listed below.


    MATH 331 Introduction to Linear Algebra I (3 Credit Hours)

    Vector algebra in Euclidean spaces, lines and planes in space, matrices and linear equations, and abstract vector spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 131 or permission from instructor. Odd years only.


    MATH Elective (Must be 300 or 400 level course) 3 Credit Hours


    Or


    CIS 250 Introductory Programming (3 Credit Hours)

    This is an introductory course in computer programming in which visual programming and object-oriented programming is employed. It introduces basic programming concepts such as data types, decisions, looping, arrays, files, and databases. The course will utilize the most current language in the marketplace. (Formerly COMP 250)


    *MATH 321 is a prerequisite to remaining MATH 300/400 level courses

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