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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, mathematics majors have 29 to 33 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 Science, Mathematics, and Engineering 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 Requirements

See the Liberal Arts Core for details.

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 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, credit for MA 181 and MA 200 can be earned with appropriate AP exam scores. 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
Social Science (SS) core course *

3
One (1) elective

3
Philosophy (PH) core course *

EN 101: Composition 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
OR
One (1) elective

3
 
MA 218Probability and Statistics *

3
TRS 100Theological Inquiry *

3

MA 200 is available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd numbered Spring semesters, students should complete an elective course. 

EN 102: Composition core course

TRS 100: Theology 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
 
MA 230Scientific Computing

3
OR
MA 325Differential Equations

3
 
EN Literature (LT) core course *

3
HI History (HI) core course *

3

MA 325 is available in even-numbered Fall semesters. In odd-numbered Fall semesters, students should complete MA 230.

PHYS 271, BIO 151: NS core course

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

Year Two - Spring

MA 215Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques

3
OR
MA 200Calculus II *

3
 
MA 221Multivariable Calculus *

4
OR
MA 257Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques

3
 
PHYS 272General Physics II *

3
PHYS 272LGeneral Physics II Lab *

1
OR
BIO 262Genetics for Majors *

3
BIO 262LGenetics for Majors Lab

1
 
Social Science (SS) core course *

3
One (1) elective

3

MA 200 and 257 are available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd numbered Spring semesters, students should complete MA 215 and 221.

PHYS 272, BIO 262: DSCI core course

Year Three - Fall

MA 230Scientific Computing

3
OR
MA 325Differential Equations

3
 
MA 420Abstract Algebra

3
OR
MA 425Introduction to Real Analysis

3
 
MA 309Mathematics Seminar

1
Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course *
Two (2) electives

6
MA 325 and 420 are available in even-numbered Fall semesters. In odd-numbered Fall semesters, students should complete MA 230 and 425.

Year Three - Spring

MA 215Linear Algebra and Proof Techniques

3
OR
MA 257Introduction to Number Theory and Proof Techniques

3
 
MA 221Multivariable Calculus *

4
OR
MA 418Mathematical Modeling

3
 
Depth in Faith and Reason core course *

3
Two (2) electives

6

MA 257 and 418 are available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd-numbered Spring semesters, students should complete MA 215 and 221.

Year Four - Fall

MA 400Internship

3
OR
MA 433Research

1
 
MA 420Abstract Algebra

3
OR
MA 425Introduction to Real Analysis

3
 
MA 409Mathematics Seminar

1
Depth in Humanities core course

3
One (1) elective

3

MA 420 is available in even-numbered Fall semesters. In odd-numbered Fall semesters, students should complete MA 425.

Year Four - Spring

MA 418Mathematical Modeling

3
OR
Social Science (SS) core course *

3
 
Four (4) electives
MA 418 is available in even-numbered Spring semesters. In odd-numbered Spring semesters, students should complete a Social Science (SS) core course.

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

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:14

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 core course

Year One - Spring

MA 200Calculus II *

3
MA 218Probability and Statistics *

3
IT 130Java Programming

3
EN 102Composition II *

3
ME 101+Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

3
Philosophy (PH) core course *
Total Credit Hours:15

EN 102: WR core course

MA 200: MT core course; DSCI core course; 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
ENGR 200+Computer Applications in Engineering

2
HI History (HI) core course *

3
Depth in Faith and Reason core course (PH 311 recommended) *

3
Total Credit Hours:18

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

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

SOC-131: SS core course

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

DF&R: Must choose a PH course that meets UND requirements

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 Literature (LT) 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
Social Science (SS) core course *

3
ENGR 202+Dynamics

3
ME 341+Thermodynamics

3
Total Credit Hours:15

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 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:15

MATH 266 transfers as MA 325; 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

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
Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course *
Total Credit Hours:10

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

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:14

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

Depth in Humanities 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

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 Requirements. See the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.