SMC Associate in Science - BS Mathematics

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Mathematics BS Requirements with Associate in Science Equivalencies

Mathematics teaches patience, discipline, and step-by-step problem-solving skills. For those with a substantial background in mathematics, a large number of career opportunities are available. Careers that require a very strong background in mathematics are often listed in the top ten best jobs, and the majority of the top fifty jobs involve mathematical reasoning and knowledge according to the Jobs Rated Almanac. There are two mathematical science majors at Southern Wesleyan University: BS in Mathematics, and BS in Mathematics Education. Either of these two majors could prepare you for teaching, graduate school in various mathematical areas, and many professional opportunities such as an actuary, operations research analyst, statistician, research scientist, inventory strategist, cryptologist, robotics engineer, geophysical mathematician, geodesist, civil engineer, and geomatics engineer. Some of these professions require additional work outside of the mathematical sciences. Besides schools, colleges, and universities, some of the employers who hire those with strong mathematical skills are the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Census Bureau, insurance companies, IBM Corporation, U.S. Dept. of Energy, Goddard Space Flight Center, and many others.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics are expected to:

discuss the human context of development of mathematics and the relationship of mathematics to the broad human historical, philosophical, and cultural heritage (Development of Mathematics);
integrate Christian faith with learning in the mathematical sciences, including approaching current ethical issues in mathematics from a biblical perspective (Integration of faith);
recognize, identify, and use concepts and generalizations of mathematics, including algebra, calculus, discrete mathematics, geometry, and probability and statistics (descriptive and inferential) to solve problems and apply the concepts to real-world examples (Recognizing, identifying and using concepts);
reason abstractly, construct logical arguments, and analyze arguments to determine their validity (Mathematical reasoning); and
competently work with a variety of number systems and represent and interpret graphical information (Using systems and information).

Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements (40-44 Hours)

Specified Core Curriculum

Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all Core Curriculum requirements. The following specific core curriculum course is required.

MATH 2153 Discrete Mathematics (No equivalent course)

Major Courses (39 Hours)

SWU Major Requirements	Equivalent Spartanburg Methodist College Courses
CPSC 1003 Fundamentals of Programming	CSCI 121 Algorithmic Design I
MATH 2504 Calculus I	MATH 221 Calculus I
MATH 2514 Calculus II	MATH 222 Calculus II
MATH 3524 Calculus III	MATH 223 Calculus III
MATH 3533 Differential Equations	MATH 225 Differential Equations
MATH 4003 Linear Algebra	No equivalent course
MATH 4303 Historical, Philosophical and Ethical Development of Mathematics	No equivalent course
MATH 4403 Abstract Algebra	No equivalent course
MATH 4553 Advanced Calculus I	No equivalent course
MATH 4563 Advanced Calculus II	No equivalent course
STAT 3123 Statistics for Accounting and Business	MATH 212 Advanced Statistics
Choose one (1) of the following:
MATH 3063 College Geometry	No equivalent course
MATH 4423 Probability Theory	No equivalent course

Electives (37-41)

In addition to core curriculum/general education requirements (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is rquired for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area.