Degree Requirements - 126 credits
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree with this major
Mathematics Major Requirements: 13-16 courses, 49-53 credits
Core Requirements (6 courses, 21 credits)
Note: Although it is not required, it is strongly recommended that Mathematics majors also take CMPSC-F132 and an internship in Mathematics.
Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.
Concentration Requirement (7-9 courses, 28-32 credits)
Choose one of the following areas of concentration:
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Actuarial Science (9 courses, 29-32 credits)
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Applied Mathematics (8 courses, 32 credits)
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Pure Mathematics (7 courses, 28 credits)
Residency Requirement Policy: In the College of Arts and Sciences, a two-course (8 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for completion of a minor and a four-course (16 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of a major.
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Concentrations
Applied Mathematics Concentration: 8 courses, 32 credits
Concentration Requirements (2 courses, 8 credits)
Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.
Concentration Electives (6 courses, 24 credits)
| - | Choose one additional 4-credit Math course at the 200-level or higher | 4 |
| - | Choose one additional 4-credit Math course at the 200-level or higher | 4 |
| - | Choose one additional 4-credit Math course at the 200-level or higher | 4 |
| - | Choose one additional 4-credit Math course at the 300-level or higher | 4 |
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| Choose one additional 4-credit Math course at the 400-level or higher | 4 |
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| Capstone or Math Internship | |
Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.
Note: Although not required, it is strongly recommended that Mathematics majors also take CMPSC-F132 and an internship in Mathematics.
Actuarial Science Concentration: 9 courses, 29-32 credits
Courses required follow recommendations of the Society of Actuaries (SOA).
Some Economics and Finance courses contribute to the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) recommendations of the SOA.
Concentration Requirements (8 courses, 26-29 credits)
Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.
MATH-510 must be the Independent Study in SOA, Exam P or FM Preparation
Concentration Elective (1 course, 3 credits)
Choose one of the following:
Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.
Courses required in the major follow recommendations of the Society of Actuaries (SOA). Some Economics and Finance courses contribute to the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) recommendations of the SOA.
Note: Although not required, it is strongly recommended that Mathematics majors also take CMPSC-F132 and an internship in Mathematics.
Pure Mathematics Concentration: 7 courses, 28 credits
Concentration Requirement (4 course, 16 credits)
Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.
Concentration Electives (3 courses, 12 credits)
| - | Choose one additional 4-credit Math course at the 200-level or higher | 4 |
| - | Choose one additional 4-credit Math course at the 200-level or higher | 4 |
| - | Choose one additional 4-credit Math course at the 200-level or higher | 4 |
Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.
Note: Although not required, it is strongly recommended that Mathematics majors also take CMPSC-F132 and an internship in Mathematics.
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Mathematics Major, Actuarial Science Concentration Learning Goals and Objectives
Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk students for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.
| Learning Goals |
Learning Objectives |
| Students will... |
Students will be able to... |
| Strengthen their problem-solving skills and further develop their mathematical maturity |
- Make use of reasoning along with suitable theorems, ideas, or methods of proof to solve problems and prove mathematical facts
- Correctly implement suitable algorithms and perform multi-step computations
- Interpret and evaluate the practical merits of computed answers |
| Understand, evaluate, and interpret quantitative information given in a variety of formats |
- Make estimates and apply data given in graphical, tabular, or algebraic formats, and translate data between various formats
- Sketch graphs of given formulaic relationships with input from calculus, and identify and interpret graphical representations |
| Understand the need for proof and what comprises mathematical proof |
- Correctly apply techniques of logic and abstract reasoning in formulating and proving statements
- Read, write and understand proofs, and evaluate the correctness of a given proof
- Use various proof techniques successfully |
| Have a working knowledge of foundational technical material |
- Understand and express the statements of key theorems, and identify the main ideas in the proofs of certain of these theorems
- Analyze various mathematical situations and codify them in suitable mathematical language
- Understand and express conceptual motivations for computations |
| Know how to frame appropriate real-world problems in mathematical language |
- Use data in various forms to set up an abstract mathematical version of a problem
- Translate between information in practical real-world scenarios and the mathematical context, and back
- Recognize real-world manifestations of concepts from calculus and other mathematical disciplines, and problems to which these subjects can be applied |
| Skillfully communicate (both orally and in writing) mathematical ideas and applications |
- Explain mathematical processes and computations to others (both mathematicians and a general audience), orally or in writing
- Collaborate with others in the formulation, solution, and presentation of a [calculus, etc.] problem
- Use professional and domain-specific terminology correctly |
| Demonstrate competency in probability and financial mathematics |
- Show solid understanding and apply common distributions (binomial, Poisson, Normal, exponential)
- Work with joint distributions, and identify linear relations between two random variables
- Demonstrate solid understanding of central limit theorem and apply it
- Show solid understanding and apply the theory of interest |
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Mathematics Major, Applied Math Concentration Learning Goals and Objectives
Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk students for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.
| Learning Goals |
Learning Objectives |
| Students will... |
Students will be able to... |
| Strengthen their problem-solving skills and further develop their mathematical maturity |
- Make use of reasoning along with suitable theorems, ideas, or methods of proof to solve problems and prove mathematical facts
- Correctly implement suitable algorithms and perform multi-step computations Interpret and evaluate the practical merits of computed answers |
| Understand, evaluate, and interpret quantitative information given in a variety of formats |
- Make estimates and apply data given in graphical, tabular, or algebraic formats, and translate data between various formats
- Sketch graphs of given formulaic relationships with input from calculus, and identify and interpret graphical representations |
| Understand the need for proof and what comprises mathematical proof |
- Correctly apply techniques of logic and abstract reasoning in formulating and proving statements
- Read, write and understand proofs, and evaluate the correctness of a given proof
- Use various proof techniques successfully |
| Have a working knowledge of foundational technical material |
- Understand and express the statements of key theorems, and identify the main ideas in the proofs of certain of these theorems
- Analyze various mathematical situations and codify them in suitable mathematical language
- Understand and express conceptual motivations for computations |
| Know how to frame appropriate real-world problems in mathematical language |
- Use data in various forms to set up an abstract mathematical version of a problem
- Translate between information in practical real-world scenarios and the mathematical context, and back
- Recognize real-world manifestations of concepts from calculus and other mathematical disciplines, and problems to which these subjects can be applied |
| Skillfully communicate (both orally and in writing) mathematical ideas and applications |
- Explain mathematical processes and computations to others (both mathematicians and a general audience) orally or in writing
- Collaborate with others in the formulation, solution, and presentation of a [calculus, etc.] problem
- Use professional and domain-specific terminology correctly |
About the Mathematics Major
Learn more about the experiences and opportunities available within this major.
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Mathematics Major, Pure Math Concentration Learning Goals and Objectives
Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk students for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.
| Learning Goals |
Learning Objectives |
| Students will... |
Students will be able to... |
| Strengthen their problem-solving skills and further develop their mathematical maturity |
- Make use of reasoning along with suitable theorems, ideas, or methods of proof to solve problems and prove mathematical facts
- Correctly implement suitable algorithms and perform multi-step computations Interpret and evaluate the practical merits of computed answers |
| Understand, evaluate, and interpret quantitative information given in a variety of formats |
- Make estimates and apply data given in graphical, tabular, or algebraic formats, and translate data between various formats
- Sketch graphs of given formulaic relationships with input from calculus, and identify and interpret graphical representations |
| Understand the need for proof and what comprises mathematical proof |
- Correctly apply techniques of logic and abstract reasoning in formulating and proving statements
- Read, write and understand proofs, and evaluate the correctness of a given proof
- Use various proof techniques successfully |
| Have a working knowledge of foundational technical material |
- Understand and express the statements of key theorems, and identify the main ideas in the proofs of certain of these theorems
- Analyze various mathematical situations and codify them in suitable mathematical language
- Understand and express conceptual motivations for computations |
| Know how to frame appropriate real-world problems in mathematical language |
- Use data in various forms to set up an abstract mathematical version of a problem
- Translate between information in practical real-world scenarios and the mathematical context, and back
- Recognize real-world manifestations of concepts from calculus and other mathematical disciplines, and problems to which these subjects can be applied |
| Skillfully communicate (both orally and in writing) mathematical ideas and applications |
- Explain mathematical processes and computations to others (both mathematicians and a general audience) orally or in writing
- Collaborate with others in the formulation, solution, and presentation of a [calculus, etc.] problem
- Use professional and domain-specific terminology correctly |
About the Mathematics Major
Learn more about the experiences and opportunities available within this major.
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Honors in the Major
To become a candidate for honors in the major, a student must:
- Have an overall GPA of 3.3
- Have a major GPA of 3.5 in at least four major courses (MATH-165 or higher-level courses; or equivalent courses for transfer students)
- Receive an invitation to apply from the department/major. Application Deadline is November 15 (Fall Semester of Junior year).
To complete requirements for honors in the major, a candidate must:
- Graduate with an overall GPA or 3.3
- Graduate with an major GPA of 3.5
- Complete:
- At least one 400-level Math course with a minimum grade of A-
- CAS-H322
- MATH-H510 with a minimum grade of A- (To enroll in MATH-H510, a student must meet with the supervising faculty member in advance to agree upon the study topic and the project's scope).
- A project, presentation, or thesis in MATH-H510 that the supervising faculty member approves.
4. Present at the Honors Symposium in the Senior year
About the Mathematics Major
Learn more about the experiences and opportunities available within this major.
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