Courses in Mathematics
The Mathematics Placement Test (MPT) is a tool used to determine the first mathematics course for students entering the University of Scranton. The test is usually administered during one of the oreintation sessions. All entering students without an approved mathematics transfer credit are required to take the test. Adhering to the MPT placement recommendations is stronlgy advised to assure the most optimal path to fulfill a student's major requirements. Additionally, many mathematics courses have prerequisites utilizing the MPT scores (see the University Undergraduate Catalog). Students not meeting a course prerequisite will not be able to register for that course. Any questions related to the mathematics placement process should be directed to one of the MPT coordinators: Dr. Jasinski or Dr. Plotka.
Courses for Majors
Special Topics Courses: MATH 184 284, 384, 484
MATH 299 - (Q,W) Introduction to Mathematical Proof
MATH 310 - Applied Probability and Mathematical Statistics
MATH 325 - (W) History and Philosophy of Mathematics
MATH 330 - Actuarial Mathematics
MATH 341 - Differential Equations
MATH 371 - Applied Combinatorics
MATH 410 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes
MATH 441 - Partial Differential Equations
MATH 463 - Topics in Biomathematics
MATH 479 - The Art of Problem Solving
MATH 493 - Undergraduate Mathematics Research & MATH 494 - Undergraduate Mathematics ResearchCourses for Non-Majors
MATH 101 - (Q) Mathematics Discovery
MATH 102 - (Q) Fundamentals of Numerical Mathematics
MATH 103 - (Q) Pre-Calculus Mathematics
MATH 105 - (Q) Fundamentals of Geometric Mathematics
MATH 106 - (Q) Quantitative Methods I
MATH 107 - (Q) Quantitative Methods II
MATH 108 - Quantitative Methods III
MATH 142 - (Q) Discrete Structures
Elective Courses
In addition to the required courses the mathematics major takes an additional 21 credits of mathematics electives. The student is free to select any 21 credits of 300-400 level mathematics courses as long as they meet the following criteria.
Choose one of the following courses:
Choose one of the following Analysis courses:
Choose one of the following Algebra/Geometry courses:
Math 449 Modern Algebra II Variables
Choose one of the following Applied courses:
MATH 310 - Applied Probability and Mathematical Statistics
MATH 341 - Differential Equations
Choose remaining electives from the unchosen courses above or from the following courses:
MATH 325 - (W) History and Philosophy of Mathematics
MATH 330 - Actuarial Mathematics
MATH 410 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes
MATH 463 - Topics in Biomathematics
MATH 493 - Undergraduate Mathematics Research
MATH 494 - Undergraduate Mathematics Research
Physics 350 Applied Engineering Mathematics (also listed as PHYS 350)
Physics 351 Mathematical Physics II (also listed as PHYS 351)
The mathematics major is required to take Elements of Physics I and II and Computer Science I. An additional fifteen credits of cognate (=supporting) coursework must be taken to fill a minor, a second major, teaching certification, or a pre-approved cognate package.
