Mathematics Major (M)

The Mathematics Department at Concordia University primary goal is to build competencies in the understanding, communication, and application of mathematics. Concordia math students will gain an appreciation of mathematics as an appropriate discipline to investigate God’s universe as they analyze mathematical structures and apply mathematical problem-solving strategies to a variety of real-world problems.

The Mathematics major will give you a deep comprehension of areas like calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, geometry, abstract algebra and real analysis.  You'll be able to solve and understand differential equations, sequences and series, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, functions and algorithms.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, probability, and analysis
  • Apply mathematical problem-solving strategies in a variety of real-world applications
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical statistics to interpret information
  • Demonstrate the ability to prove and disprove conjectures
  • Communicate mathematical concepts in oral, symbolic, and written forms
  • Apply and appreciate mathematics as an appropriate paradigm in order to investigate God’s creation

Curriculum

Core Requirements45
Major Requirements40
Electives35
Minor: Optional
Total Hours120

Major Requirements

Required Courses
CSC 1010Foundations of Computer Science3
MATH 2010Calculus I4
MATH 2020Calculus II4
MATH 2030Calculus III4
MATH 2050Statistics I (satisfies the mathematics requirement in the core)3
MATH 2200Discrete Math3
MATH 3050Statistics II3
MATH 3210Abstract Algebra3
MATH 3250Linear Algebra and Differential Equations4
MATH 3310Geometry3
MATH 4410Real Analysis3
MATH 4900Math Senior Seminar3
Total Hours40
Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
MATH 2010 Calculus I 4
ENG 1040 Introduction to Writing 3
REL 1000 The Bible 3
CCE 1010 Christian Citizen 3
CORE 3
HHP 1100 Stewardship of the Body 1
 Hours17
Semester 2
MATH 2020 Calculus II 4
CCE 1030 Western Thought & Worldview 3
REL 1100 Christian Faith 3
CSC 1010 Foundations of Computer Science 3
CORE 3
 Hours16
Semester 3
MATH 2030 Calculus III 4
CCE 1020 Western Culture & Worldview 3
MATH 2050 Statistics I 3
CORE 4
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours17
Semester 4
MATH 3250 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 4
MATH 3050 Statistics II 3
CCE 1040 Science & Humanity 3
CORE 3
CORE 3
 Hours16
Semester 5
MATH 3310 Geometry 3
MATH 2200 Discrete Math 3
CORE 3
HHP 1
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours13
Semester 6
MATH 3210 Abstract Algebra 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours15
Semester 7
MATH 4410 Real Analysis 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours15
Semester 8
MATH 4900 Math Senior Seminar 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
ELECTIVE OR MINOR 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours121

Course options and schedule are subject to change.