Mathematics Major
The Mathematics Department offers concentrations in mathematics and mathematics/secondary education; it also offers a major in data science jointly with the Computer Science Department. Information about the Data Science major is in a separate section for that major. Students may not earn majors in both Mathematics and Data Science. Students may not earn a minor in Mathematics with a major in Data Science.
Acceptance to Major Requirements
Course Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| or MATH 304 | Foundations and Structures of Mathematics | |
Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: 2.00 GPA
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.00
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| One of the following: | 4 | |
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | ||
| MATH 279A | Mathematical Problem Solving | 4 |
| MATH 304 | Foundations and Structures of Mathematics | 4 |
| One of the following: | 4 | |
| Algebraic Structures I | ||
| Analysis I | ||
| Select 16 additional 300-level credits in mathematics | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
Students anticipating a major in mathematics and/or the natural sciences ordinarily begin their study of mathematics with MATH 119 Calculus I. However, a student needing further preparation before beginning calculus should enroll in MATH 115 Pre-Calculus Mathematics. Students interested in advanced placement should contact the department chair.
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| INTG 105 | The Lookout | 1 |
| INTG 100 | Learning Foundations | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations | 4 |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 279A | Mathematical Problem Solving | 4 |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Study Abroad with GL, EX | 16 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 304 | Foundations and Structures of Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 3@@ | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Theological Integrations (TI) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| MATH 3@@ | 4 | |
| One of: | 4 | |
| Algebraic Structures I | ||
| Analysis I | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| MATH 3@@ | 4 | |
| MATH 3@@ | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |
Integrations Curriculum Requirements
The standard requirements for the Mathematics major will fulfill the following integrations requirements: AS, EX. Depending on elective course selection, it can also fulfill 1 to 2 Themes and other requirements. Please see below for a list of integrations requirements you will need to satisfy via elective courses.
Integrations Designations
See Integrations Curriculum under Academic Policies and Regulations for further description of the general education requirements.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| CI | Cultural/Social Difference - Identity |
| LF | Learning Foundations (INTG 100) |
| College Success (INTG 105) | |
| TE | Theological Exploration (THEO 100) |
Ways of Thinking
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AE | Artistic Expression |
| AS | Abstract Structures |
| HE | Human Experience |
| NW | Natural World |
| SW | Social World |
Upper-level Courses
| Column1 | Column2 |
|---|---|
| CS | Cultural/Social Differences - Systems |
| LI | Learning Integrations |
| TI | Theological Integrations |
Thematic Coursework
To complete the themes course requirement: students will successfully complete 3 courses in the same theme (Truth, Justice, or Movement), in at least 2 different departments, at least 1 of which is a thematic focus course (TF/JF/MF). The other two can be Focus or Encounter courses. Encounter courses can be identified by: T1/T3, J1/J3, M1/M3.
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| JF, MF, or TF | Thematic Focus Course |
Global Language
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| 111 | Beginning I Course |
| 112 | Beginning II Course |
| 211 | Intermediate Course |
For more details on meeting this requirement, please see the Integrations Curriculum tab on Global Language Requirements.
Engagement and Designation Requirements
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AR | Artistic Engagement |
| BN | Benedictine Raven* |
| EX | Experiential Engagement |
| GL | Global Engagement** |
| QR | Quantitative Reasoning |
| WR | Writing Designation |
- *
BN and WR waived for students entering during Academic Year 2020 and 2021.
- **
GL waived for students entering during Academic Years 2020-2025