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Apr 19, 2024
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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics, B.S.
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A major normally consists of 11 courses in mathematics beyond MTH-150 and must include:
Students must also have at least a 2.00 grade point average for all mathematics courses enrolled (excluding MTH-110 , MTH 115, MTH-120 , MTH 145, MTH-301 , and MTH-302 ).
at least seven more courses:
and, at least two more science courses appropriate for a major in the respective discipline:
which fulfills the Empirical Studies of the Natural World (NW) general education requirement for Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree candidates.
Further considerations for specific career goals
Students planning to teach mathematics in secondary schools must include these mathematics courses in their majors:
These students must also successfully complete:
Further Considerations
Students may also pursue certification through Furman’s Master of Arts in Teaching. Consult with the Coordinator of Mathematics Education or the Education Department (https://www.furman.edu/academics/education ) to learn about the programs of teacher preparation.
For students planning for graduate study in mathematics, the major should include:
For students planning mathematics-related careers in government service, business or industry, the major should include:
at least two courses focused on analysis:
and, at least one upper-level computer science course:
Course Options for First-Year Students
Entry Level Courses (with associated GER)
Note:
Please note that there are also MR courses offered by Computer Science (CSC 105 Introduction to Computer Science) and by Economics (ECN 120 Statistics for Economics and Business). When deciding which course to take to satisfy your MR GER, consider your interests while also taking into account your abilities. There is no placement exam, so please consult with our department should you need guidance.
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