Mathematics (BA)
The course offerings for the Mathematics major provide a basic foundation for entry into careers requiring mathematical training, for teaching mathematics at the secondary level, or for graduate study in mathematics or related fields. The curriculum also provides courses that support study in computer science, business, the natural and social sciences, nursing and pre-medical studies, and teacher preparation.
Mission Statement
The mission of the DBU Mathematics department is to provide a Christ-centered quality undergraduate Mathematics major and to produce mathematically trained servant leaders who demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of pure and applied mathematics and the Christ-centered servant leadership required in the pursuit of their respective callings.
Goals of the Mathematics Program:
The overall goals of the Mathematics Department for its majors are:
To produce graduates who demonstrate professional responsibility and employability in the pursuit of their respective calling.
To produce graduates who demonstrate an understanding of the practical Christ-centered servant leadership required in the pursuit of their respective calling.
To produce graduates who demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of pure and applied mathematics required in the pursuit of their respective calling.
To produce graduates who are able to use appropriate technology to model and solve real-world problems by applying theory and applications.
To produce graduates who demonstrate the skills necessary to complete projects, work in teams, and make presentations.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
courses | credit hours (ba) |
|---|---|
DBUE 1301 - Foundations for the DBU Experience | 3 |
Developing A Christian Mind | 3 |
English | 9 |
ENGL 1301/1401 - Composition and Rhetoric I ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II and ENGL 2301 - World Literature I or ENGL 2302 - World Literature II | |
Fine Arts | 3 |
History HIST Lower Level (LL) | 3 |
Choose one 3-hour course from HIST LL Course List. | |
Kinesiology | 1 |
KNES 1101 - Fitness for Living | |
Mathematics (3-4 hour course) | 4 |
MATH 1405 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (Requisite: scores or completion of MATH 1304) | |
Natural Science (3-4 hour LL course) | 3 |
Choose one 3-hour course from Nat. Lab Science LL Course List. | |
Religion | 9 |
RELI 1301 - Old Testament Survey RELI 1302 - New Testament Survey and one additional RELI course from RELI Course List. | |
Social Science | 3 |
POLS 2301 - American National Government | |
Total Core Experience | 41 |
Additional Program General Education Hours | 12 |
Choose two 3-hour courses in the same language from LANG/BL Language Course List. Choose two additional 3-hour language courses from the list above or from HIST/FA/SS Course List. | |
Major Core | 36 |
MATH 1406 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II MATH 2309 - Introduction to Linear Algebra MATH 2407 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III MATH 3301 - Elementary Foundations of Mathematics MATH 4301 - Linear Algebra MATH 4302 - Abstract Algebra I (S-L) MATH 4303 - Analysis I (S-L) Plus an additional 9 upper level credit hours of mathematics courses from the list below: MATH 3302 - Discrete Mathematics MATH 3305 - Differential Equations MATH 3307 - Introduction to Numerical Methods MATH 3308 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics MATH 4306 - Abstract Algebra II MATH 4307 - Analysis II Substitutions for the required courses may be approved by the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. In addition, it is recommended that every mathematics major take at least two semesters of computer science and two semesters of physics. | |
Electives | |
Upper-Level | 15 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED | 120 |
A 120-credit-hour minimum for a bachelor's degree is required, including 36 upper-level credit hours.
At least 12 credit hours in the major program must be completed at Dallas Baptist University, including nine upper-level course hours.
Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University: DBU requires a minimum institutional cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0.
(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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