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Mathematics (B.S.)

The study of mathematics introduces students to mathematical abstraction as well as how mathematics can be used to solve practical problems. Many courses in this discipline provide the basic foundations necessary to support study in all majors. Whenever possible, mathematics courses introduce concepts using applications, analytical solutions (equation solving), numerical approximations, and graphical interpretations.

The mathematics major requirements fall into four categories:

  • Foundation courses, offered each semester, are prerequisites for subsequent courses.
  • Introduction-to-proof courses, offered on a rotating basis, give students a more clear idea of pure mathematics.
  • Applied or computational mathematics courses, offered on a rotating basis, encourage students to use mathematics to solve, or elucidate, real-world problems.
  • High-level proof courses, offered on a rotating basis, push students to understand mathematics in a deeper, more abstract way.

A special feature of Marymount's mathematics program is the fall seminar series. Faculty members and students meet for one hour each week to hear presentations by professional mathematicians about their career paths. Students also give short presentations on mathematical topics of interest.

Beyond regular coursework, students have collaborated with several faculty members on joint research projects, most notably in mathematics education and in computational biology. Faculty and students regularly present their research findings at national conferences.

Upon successful completion of the mathematics program, students will be able to

  • gather, evaluate, and use relevant mathematical definitions and results to create logical, grammatically correct proofs;
  • connect mathematical ideas to real-world applications, including the creation and interpretation of mathematical models;
  • communicate mathematical ideas through oral and written presentations;
  • use a variety of technologies to solve mathematical problems;
  • articulate career, internship, and summer program opportunities for mathematicians; and
  • pose, research, and address new mathematical questions.

Marymount’s mathematics program prepares students for immediate careers in the field as well as for graduate study. Computation and modeling are intentionally infused into the major so students are ready for jobs that require strong technical abilities. Marymount mathematics majors can also earn licensure to teach middle school or high school mathematics.

After meeting the Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements, mathematics majors have 21 to 26 elective credit hours. Students are encouraged to apply those credits toward other options, such as teaching licensure in secondary mathematics or a minor or second major in biology, economics, or information technology. Mathematics majors are also eligible to participate in the five-year B.S./M.S. in information technology program. (See Information Technology, Combined B.S./M.S. Program for further information.)

A minor in mathematics is also available.  Please see the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics minors section for details.

Degree Planning: Note that course rotations vary, and not every course is available each semester. Course rotations are specified in the Course descriptions of this catalog. Individual advising is important to ensure students fulfill major requirements and schedule additional coursework that meets career objectives.

Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is required in any course that serves as a prerequisite for a higher-numbered course.

Degree Requirements — Mathematics

This degree requires a total of 120 credits.

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details. Mathematics majors will satisfy the three-course university Writing Intensive (WI) requirement in the following way: MA 420 Abstract Algebra, MA 425 Introduction to Real Analysis, and one additional WI course from the Liberal Arts Core or as a university elective. Majors that do not take BIO 151L must also complete the GP requirement from the Liberal Arts Core or as a university elective.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with an advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

IT 130Java Programming

3
 
MA 181Calculus I *

4
OR
 
MA 171Calculus with Precalculus A *

4
AND
MA 172Calculus with Precalculus B

4
 
MA 200Calculus II *

3
MA 210Seminar with Introduction to Proofs through Discrete Math

3
MA 215Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques

3
MA 218Probability and Statistics *

3
MA 221Multivariable Calculus

4
MA 230Scientific Computing

3
MA 257Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques *

3
MA 309Mathematics Seminar

1
MA 325Differential Equations *

3
 
MA 400Internship *

3
OR
MA 433Research *

1
 
MA 409Mathematics Seminar

1
MA 418Mathematical Modeling

3
MA 420Abstract Algebra *

3
MA 425Introduction to Real Analysis *

3
 
PHYS 271General Physics I *

3
PHYS 271LGeneral Physics I Lab

1
AND
PHYS 272General Physics II *

3
PHYS 272LGeneral Physics II Lab

1
OR
BIO 151General Biology I *

3
BIO 151LGeneral Biology I Lab *

1
AND
BIO 262Genetics for Majors *

3
BIO 262LGenetics for Majors Lab

1

MA 181, MA 200: Students may complete either MA 181 or the MA 171 and MA 172 sequence, which is the equivalent of MA 181, during the first year. Also, MA 181 and MA 200 can be waived with appropriate AP credit. Students should take noted courses in a sequence specified by an advisor and, upon successful completion, may not subsequently register for a lower-numbered course in the calculus sequence.

MA 210, MA 309, MA 409: Transfer students or new majors who join the program after the fall semester of their sophomore year will take mathematics seminar classes every fall semester, starting with MA 210. Such students may need to make up the credit hours to meet the 120-credit minimum requirement toward graduation.

Sample Degree Plan — Mathematics

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

EN 101Composition I *

3
MA 181Calculus I *

4
CNCT 100Connections *

3
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course *

3
One (1) elective

3

EN 101: WR core course

MA 181: (MT core course) Not all students should begin with MA 181. Follow placement recommendations and advisor guidance in course selection.

Year One — Spring

EN 102Composition II *

3
IT 130Java Programming

3
MA 200Calculus II *

3
MA 218Probability and Statistics *

3
TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3

EN 102: WR core course

TRS 100: TRS-1 core course

Year Two — Fall

MA 210Seminar with Introduction to Proofs through Discrete Math

3
 
PHYS 271General Physics I *

3
PHYS 271LGeneral Physics I Lab

1
OR
BIO 151General Biology I *

3
BIO 151LGeneral Biology I Lab *

1
 
EN Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course *

3
HI Introductory History (HI-1) core course *

3

PHYS 271, BIO 151: NS core course

PHYS 271L, BIO 151L: NS lab core course

BIO 151L: GP course

Year Two — Spring

MA 215Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques

3
MA 221Multivariable Calculus

4
 
PHYS 272General Physics II *

3
PHYS 272LGeneral Physics II Lab

1
OR
BIO 262Genetics for Majors *

3
BIO 262LGenetics for Majors Lab

1
 
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course *

3
One (1) elective

3

PHYS 272, BIO 262: NS core course

Year Three — Fall

MA 230Scientific Computing

3
MA 309Mathematics Seminar

1
MA 425Introduction to Real Analysis *

3
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2), or Advanced History (HI-2) core course *

3
PH 100Introduction to Philosophy *

3
One (1) elective

3

PH 100: PH-1 core course

MA 425: DSINQ and WI course

Year Three — Spring

MA 257Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques *

3
MA 418Mathematical Modeling

3
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course *

3
Two (2) electives

6

MA 257: DSINQ course

Year Four — Fall

MA 325Differential Equations *

3
 
MA 400Internship *

3
OR
MA 433Research *

1
 
MA 409Mathematics Seminar

1
MA 420Abstract Algebra *

3
Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course *

3
One (1) elective - GP course if not already completed *

3

MA 325: DSINQ course

MA 400 or MA 433: EXP course

MA 420: DSINQ and WI course

Year Four — Spring

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2), or Advanced History (HI-2) core course *

3
PH Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course *

3
One (1) elective - 3rd WI course if not already completed *
Two (2) electives

6

Sample Degree Plan - Marymount University Mathematics (B.S.) and UND Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)

Marymount University has an agreement with the University of North Dakota for students to earn both a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of North Dakota and a degree in Mathematics from Marymount University.  Students fulfill all requirements for both degrees while maintaining full-time status at Marymount University and enrolling in online courses at the University of North Dakota.  Tuition each semester is due to Marymount University.  This tuition covers Marymount courses as well as University of North Dakota courses.  University of North Dakota courses are delivered online during the academic year.  Students are required to complete three laboratory courses during two summers at the University of North Dakota. Interested students should work with their academic advisor at the beginning of their academic career to understand the full requirements of both programs.  The advisor will guide the student through the application process and subsequent registrations.  Application to the University of North Dakota occurs early during the fall semester of the first year.  For more information and details, please see Marymount University Partnership with University of North Dakota Engineering.

Please note that this is a sample plan and requires 5 years; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.  Some courses are offered only every other year, and this plan assumes beginning in the fall of an odd year, but the program can be completed beginning any year.

Year One - Fall

CNCT 100Connections *

3
CHM 151Principles of Chemistry I *

3
CHM 151LPrinciples of Chemistry I Lab

1
EN 101Composition I *

3
MA 181Calculus I *

4
TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3
Total Credit Hours:17

CHM 151: NS core course; fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

CHM 151L: NS lab core course; fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

EN 101: WR core course

MA 181: MT core course; fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering (Not all students should begin with MA 181. Follow placement recommendations and advisor guidance in course selection.)

TRS 100: TRS-1 core course

Year One - Spring

MA 200Calculus II *

3
MA 218Probability and Statistics *

3
IT 130Java Programming

3
EN 102Composition II *

3
PH 100Introduction to Philosophy *

3
ME 101+Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

3
Total Credit Hours:18

EN 102: WR core course

PH 100: PH-1 core course

MA 200: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

MA 218: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 101: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Two - Fall

MA 210Seminar with Introduction to Proofs through Discrete Math

3
PHYS 271General Physics I *

3
PHYS 271LGeneral Physics I Lab

1
SOC 131Principles of Sociology in Global Perspective *

3
HI Introductory History (HI-1) core course *

3
Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) core course *

3
ENGR 200+Computer Applications in Engineering

2
Total Credit Hours:18

PHYS 271: Second NS core course; fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

PHYS 271: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

SOC-131: GP; SS-1 core course

ENGR 200: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Two - Spring

MA 221Multivariable Calculus

4
MA 215Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques

3
PHYS 272General Physics II *

3
PHYS 272LGeneral Physics II Lab

1
EN Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course *

3
ENGR 201+Statics

3
ME 201C+Student Design Lecture

1
Total Credit Hours:18

MA 221: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

PHYS 272 and PHYS 272L: Fulfill a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ENGR 201: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 201C: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Two - Summer

ME 201C+Student Design Lecture

1
Total Credit Hours:1

ME 201C: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Three - Fall

MA 230Scientific Computing

3
MA 309Mathematics Seminar

1
MA 425Introduction to Real Analysis *

3
Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course in a second discipline *

3
ENGR 202+Dynamics

3
ME 341+Thermodynamics

3
MA 425Introduction to Real Analysis *

3
Total Credit Hours:19

MA 425: DSINQ and WI core course

ENGR 202: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 341: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Three - Spring

MA 257Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques *

3
MA 418Mathematical Modeling

3
ENGR 203+Mechanics of Materials

3
ENGR 206+Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

3
ENGR 460+Engineering Economy

3
ME 322+Design of Machinery

3
Total Credit Hours:18

MA 257: DSINQ course

MA 418: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ENGR 203: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ENGR 206: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ENGR 460: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 322: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Four - Fall

MA 409Mathematics Seminar

1
MA 420Abstract Algebra *

3
MATH 266+Elementary Differential Equations

3
ME 301+Materials Science

3
ME 306+Fluid Mechanics

3
Tech Elec+ME Technical Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:16

MA 420: DSINQ and WI course

MATH 266 transfers as MA 325: DSINQ course; fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 301: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 306: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tech Elective: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Four - Spring

Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course *

3
Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course in second discipline

3
ME 323+Machine Component Design

3
ME 323L+Machine Component Design Lab

1
ME 418+Manufacturing Processes

3
ME 474+Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer

3
Total Credit Hours:16

ME 323 and 323L: Fulfill a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 418: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 474: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Four - Summer

ME 418L++Manufacturing Processes Lab

1
ME 483++Mechanical Measurements Lab

3
Total Credit Hours:4

ME 418L: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 483: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Five - Fall

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2), or Advanced History (HI-2) core course *

3
MA 400Internship *

3
ME 480+Mechanical Engineering Seminar

3
ME 487+Engineering Design

2
Tech Elec+ME Technical Elective

3
Tech Elec+ME Technical Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:17

MA 400: EXP course

ME 480: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 487: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tech Elective: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Year Five - Spring

Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course *

3
ME 487+Engineering Design

3
Tech Elec+ME Technical Elective

3
Tech Elec+ME Technical Elective

3
Tech Elec+ME Technical Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

PH: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

ME 488: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tech Elective: Fulfills a requirement for the UND degree in Mechanical Engineering

 

Courses marked with + are completed online through UND.

Courses marked with ++ are completed in person at UND.

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and the Course Descriptions for further information.