B.S. in Mathematics

Graduation Requirements for the Degree

College of Arts and Sciences

* Courses are taken at Clemson University

Specified General Education Courses

MATH 2504 Calculus I

The following courses required:

Introduction to the application of program development concepts and tools. Use of such tools as pseudo-code and flowcharting to produce top-down structured solutions to business and scientific applications. Emphasis given to basic logic, program documentation and debugging. Lab fee required.

Topics include the history, evolution, structure, and management of the Internet; the influence of the Internet on society; locating and synthesizing information online; Hypertext Markup Language; and building web pages. Lab fee required.

Advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations, the Internet, and the integration of the above, using the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office. Prerequisite: CPSC 1103. Lab fee required.

Topics in logic and proof, set theory, functions and matrices, algorithms and recursion, graph theory and trees, number theory, counting and probability, and finite differences, with application to the formulation and solution of real world problems. Prerequisite: level of math proficiency as determined by math SAT/ACT scores; satisfactory completion of MATH 1023/4, MATH 1053, or MATH 1033; or permission of instructor.

A three-semester study of calculus with the goal of enabling the student to understand and become skilled in the use and application of the following mathematical concepts: analytical geometry and trigonometry, limits, differentiation and integration of real valued singled and multiple variables, functions, and vectors. Concepts of calculus and mathematical modeling will be used to represent and solve real world-problems. Prerequisite: level of math proficiency as determined by math SAT/ACT scores; satisfactory completion of MATH 1023/4, MATH 1053, or MATH 1033; or permission of instructor; 2504 is prerequisite to 2514; 2514 to 3524.

A three-semester study of calculus with the goal of enabling the student to understand and become skilled in the use and application of the following mathematical concepts: analytical geometry and trigonometry, limits, differentiation and integration of real valued singled and multiple variables, functions, and vectors. Concepts of calculus and mathematical modeling will be used to represent and solve real world-problems. Prerequisite: level of math proficiency as determined by math SAT/ACT scores; satisfactory completion of MATH 1023/4, MATH 1053, or MATH 1033; or permission of instructor; 2504 is prerequisite to 2514; 2514 to 3524.

Introduction to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, based on an axiomatic treatment of Euclid's postulates. Spatial visualization, and geometric modeling will be used to explore and analyze geometric shapes, structures, and their properties, including the application and use of symmetry, similarity, and congruence analyze mathematical situations. Prerequisite: level of proficiency as determined by math SAT/ACT scores; satisfactory completion of MATH 1023/4, MATH 1053, or MATH 1033; or permission of instructor.

A three-semester study of calculus with the goal of enabling the student to understand and become skilled in the use and application of the following mathematical concepts: analytical geometry and trigonometry, limits, differentiation and integration of real valued singled and multiple variables, functions, and vectors. Concepts of calculus and mathematical modeling will be used to represent and solve real world-problems. Prerequisite: level of math proficiency as determined by math SAT/ACT scores; satisfactory completion of MATH 1023/4, MATH 1053, or MATH 1033; or permission of instructor; 2504 is prerequisite to 2514; 2514 to 3524.

Introduction to the algebra of matrices, vector spaces, polynomials, and linear transformations. Includes analysis of patterns, relations, and functions of one and two variables; systems of linear equations; matrix operations involving additions, multiplication and inverses; and determinants. Prerequisite: MATH 2514 or consent of instructor.

Introduction to the fundamental structures of modern abstract algebra (groups, rings, and fields). Emphasizes analysis of patterns, relations and functions of one and two variables; application of the major concepts of abstract algebra to justify algebraic operations and formally analyze algebraic structures; and use of mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships. Prerequisite: Math 3524, Math 2153, and permission of instructor.

Elementary descriptive and inferential statistics. The course will include an understanding of concepts and practices related to basic data analysis, probability and statistics, including parametric statistical tests. An accounting and business orientation is used to illustrate data analysis and interpretation of experimental results. Computer programs will be used in the course.

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