Suggested Course Sequence

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Access the complete curriculum for the BA, Mathematics, from the Mathematics Department section of the Daemen catalogue.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.

Course Loads

Maximum of 18 credits allowed for all semesters.  Additional course loads are allowed for students who achieve Deans List. Consult the Dean’s List section of the Daemen catalogue for details on the Dean’s List privilege.

Year 1

LEARNING COMMUNITIES are generally completed in the first year (LC1 in the 1st semester; LC2 in the 2nd semester)

FIRST SEMESTER

  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • CSC201 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)
  • IND101 Sustainable & Critical Relationships (3)
  • MTH144 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVE (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • CSC212 Introduction to Computer Science II (3)
  • MTH145 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVES/Language (9)
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • MTH264 Discrete Mathematics* (3)
  • MTH254 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III (3)
  • PHY151/L General Physics I (4)
  • CORE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVES (6)
  • Total Credits (16)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • MTH246 Linear Algebra* (3)
  • MTH255 Calculus & Analytic Geometry IV (3)
  • PHY152/L General Physics II (4)
  • CORE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVES 6)
  • Total Credits (16)

* Offered in alternate years.

Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • Language/Core Elective (3)
  • MTH307 Introduction to Abstract Algebra I (3)
  • MTH414 Elementary Theory of Probability (3)
  • Mathematics Elective at the 200 level or higher (Suggested Math electives – select one: MTH416; MTH430; MTH457) OR Core and/or Free Elec (3)
  • CORE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVES (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • Language/Core Elective (3)
  • MTH407 Advanced Calculus I (3)
  • MTH415 Theory of Mathematical Statistics (3)
  • MTH459 Introduction to Mathematical Research (1)
  • CORE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVES (6)
  • Total Credits (16)

The Mathematics elective may be taken in either semester. In the semester in which the student does not take the mathematics elective, 3 credits in Core and/or Free Electives will be taken in addition to those core and/or free electives already indicated.

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • Language/Core Elective (3)
  • MTH460 Mathematics Capstone (3)
  • Mathematics Elective at the 200 level or higher (Suggested Math electives – select one: MTH416; MTH430; MTH457) OR Core and/or Free Elec (3)
  • CORE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVES (6)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • Language/Core Elective (3)
  • CORE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVES (12)
  • Total Credits (15)

The Mathematics elective may be taken in either semester. In the semester in which the student does not take the mathematics elective, 3 credits in Core and/or Free Electives will be taken in addition to those core and/or free electives already indicated.