Mathematics is one of the original liberal arts. For centuries, since the time of Plato’s Academy, the study of mathematics has been one of the hallmarks of being well educated. The skills that are learned in mathematics and statistics classes are especially valued in today’s world. Whether a student’s program is philosophy, business, fine art, physics, or engineering, it will be more valuable if a strong program in mathematics and statistics accompanies it.
The degree program requires a basic core of courses (65 credits) and elective courses (12-15 credits). This structure gives flexibility to the program that allows students to pursue special areas of interest in applications of data science. The program is designed to provide a foundation for more advanced work and/or a basis for employment in business, industry, and government.
Requirements
A student must complete the following program (3 upper-division courses must be taken in residence at PSU):
| Course | Credits |
|---|
| Mth 251, 252, 253, 254 Calculus I, II, III, IV | 16 |
| Mth 261, Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Either Mth 311, Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I or Mth 344, Group Theory | 4 |
| Three approved Mth or Stat elective courses not used in the above requirements* | 9-12 |
Approved Electives
or any course approved as an elective for major credit
- Mth 255 Calculus V
- Mth 256 Applied Ordinary Differential Equations
- Mth 311 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I
- Mth 312 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis II
- Mth 344 Introduction to Group Theory and Applications
- Stat 351 Probability and Statistics for Electrical and Computer Engineering
Only grades of C-, P, or above count toward satisfying the department minor requirements. No more than three courses with a grade of P may be counted toward these requirements. Three approved upper-division courses must be taken in residence at PSU. MTH 255 Calculus V is also an approved elective for students admitted to the minor in mathematics for fall 2019 or later.
Contact
For questions, Contact Dr. Beatriz Lafferriere by sending an email to mathstatadvising@pdx.edu. Her office hours are posted on her personal webpage.