Mathematics Major, B.S.

Course Title Credits
General Requirements
General Education 340-53
Core Requirements
MATH 2610Introductory Mathematics Seminar1
MATH 2640Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 2730Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 2740Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 2840Calculus and Analytic Geometry III4
MATH 3230Linear Algebra3
MATH 4030Statistical Methods with Applications3
MATH 4310Abstract Algebra3
MATH 4430Real Analysis3
MATH 4810Senior Seminar1
Mathematics Electives Requirement
Select at least 12 additional credits in mathematics. 112
Residency Requirement
Complete at least 12 upper-level credits at UW-Platteville. 2
Natural Science Requirement
Select one of the following:4-5
General Chemistry I
Chemistry for Engineers
General Physics I
Computer Science Requirement
COMPUTER 1430Introduction to Computer Programming3
Total Credits88-102
1

 Courses numbered below 2640 or between 3000 and 3100 may not be counted toward this requirement. No more than 3 credits may come from courses numbered 4660 or higher. Students seeking a double major in mathematics and engineering may count up to six credits of selected engineering courses (ELECTENG 3220ELECTENG 3140ELECTENG 4310, ENGRPHYS 3640, ENGRPHYS 4330, INDSTENG 3530, MECHENG 3030 and MECHENG 4330) as mathematics electives. 

2

These credits must be from courses numbered above 3100, with the exception that MATH 2730 may be part of the 12 credits. The 12 credits completed at UW-Platteville may include repeats of courses taken at another campus.

3

A grade of C- or better is required in all mathematics courses counted toward degree requirements.

Actuarial Science Emphasis

Students completing this emphasis must complete all the requirements for the 41-credit mathematics major, including MATH 4050 as well as completing 24 credits in the following business-related courses.

Course Title Credits
ACCTING 2010Financial Accounting3
ACCTING 2020Management Accounting3
BUSADMIN 1300Global Business3
BUSADMIN 3430Risk Management and Insurance3
BUSADMIN 3620Corporate Finance3
BUSADMIN 3930Investments3
ECONOMIC 2130Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECONOMIC 2230Principles of Microeconomics3
In addition to the required courses, students majoring in this emphasis should also consider taking:
Financial Decision Making
Total Credits24

Applied Mathematics Emphasis

Mathematics majors with an emphasis in applied mathematics must earn a minimum of 41 credits in mathematics and at least 9 credits in outside courses subject to the restrictions outlined below. (NOTE:  A grade of “C-” or better is required in all mathematics courses counted toward degree requirements).

A student majoring in mathematics must complete at least 12 upper-level credits in mathematics at UW-Platteville. These credits must be from courses numbered above 3100, with the exception that MATH 2730 Discrete Mathematics may be part of the 12 credits. The 12 credits completed at UW-Platteville may include repeats of courses taken at another campus.

Course Title Credits
Mathematics Core Requirement
MATH 2610Introductory Mathematics Seminar1
MATH 2640Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 2730Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 2740Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 2840Calculus and Analytic Geometry III4
MATH 3230Linear Algebra3
MATH 3630Differential Equations I3
MATH 4030Statistical Methods with Applications3
MATH 4310Abstract Algebra3
MATH 4430Real Analysis3
MATH 4810Senior Seminar1
Mathematics Electives (Choose at least 9 credits):9
Numerical Analysis
Differential Equations II
Applied Regression Analysis
Theory of Numbers
Complex Variables
Outside Electives Requirement:
Choose at least 9 credits from the following:9
Object-Oriented Programming
Database Design and Implementation
Data Communications and Computer Networks
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Signals and Systems
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Automatic Controls
Applied Mechanics
Engineering Quantum Mechanics
Operations Research I
System Simulation and Analysis
Quality Engineering
Mechanical Vibrations
Automatic Controls
Or one of the following:
A minor in Physics
A minor or Major in Computer Science
A minor in Applied Statistics
A Major in Engineering
Total Credits50
Course Title Credits
Required Courses Not Included in the 49 Credit Minimum
Natural Science Requirement (one of the following):4-5
General Chemistry I
Chemistry for Engineers
General Physics I
Computer Science Requirement:
COMPUTER 1430Introduction to Computer Programming3

Finance Emphasis

Students completing this emphasis must complete all the requirements for the 41-credit mathematics major, including MATH 4050 as well as earning a minimum of 24 credits subject to the restrictions outlined below:

Course Title Credits
Core Requirements for Business/Accounting Courses
ACCTING 2010Financial Accounting3
ACCTING 2020Management Accounting3
BUSADMIN 3620Corporate Finance3
BUSADMIN 3710Bank Management3
BUSADMIN 3930Investments3
BUSADMIN 4030Financial Decision Making3
Electives Requirement
Select two of the following courses:6
Personal Financial Planning
Risk Management and Insurance
Financial Markets and Institutions
International Finance
In addition to these required courses, students majoring in this emphasis should also consider taking the following courses:
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Mathematics of Finance
Total Credits24