Mathematics
Requirements

Mathematics

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
Major/Minor
The mathematics major offers students a wide range of courses leading to opportunities in education, statistics, computer science, and applied and theoretical fields.

Major Requirements:
  • Mathematics 230, 245, 251 or 261, 262, 270, 299, 311, 421, 441, 460, and 480;
  • Computer Science 140 or 155;
  • Three additional elective mathematics courses numbered at or above Mathematics 280;
  • Successful completion of departmental exit examinations.
A minimum of 18 hours must be completed at Dominican.

Please consult your mathematics advisor for specific recommendations for elective mathematics courses based on area of specialization or career interest. 

Majors in mathematics may elect to earn the Bachelor of Science degree or the Bachelor of Arts degree. All requirements are the same for both degrees.

Minor Requirements
  • Mathematics 251 or 261, 262
  • Ten semester hours elective Mathematics courses 200 level or above excluding Mathematics 299. At least one elective must be at the 300 level.
A minimum of nine semester hours must be completed at Dominican.

Please consult your mathematics advisor for additional recommendations for mathematics minors based on the major that is selected.

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Bachelor of Science
Major

Major Requirements
  • Mathematics 230, 240, 251 or 261, 262, 270, and two additional mathematics courses at the 280 level or above (not including Mathematics 299);
  • Computer Science 155, 165, and 401;   
  • Five additional computer science courses of 3 or more credits at the 200 level or above;
  • Computer Science 299 or Mathematics 299;
  • One of the upper-level electives must be Computer Science 455, 471, or Mathematics 455.
A minimum of four required courses in mathematics and four required courses in computer science at the 200 level or above must be completed at Dominican.