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Natural Sciences and Mathematics Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

BA/BS Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science tracks in Mathematics, one broad and one applied to science, with the Tutoring and Learning Center and Academic Success Advising.

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Career paths listed

Earn your degree in one of two ways

Two tracks, different destinations

At UB, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts of mathematics and their applications in the real world. While our Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics programs are similar, they are designed to prepare you for slightly different career paths.

Bachelor of Arts

A broad spectrum of mathematics

If you choose to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, you will focus on a broad spectrum of mathematical concepts.

This mathematics degree program is ideal for those wishing to become professional mathematicians or pursue graduate studies after graduation.

Bachelor of Science

Mathematics and the modern world

A Bachelor of Science in Mathematics has a curriculum more geared towards mathematics and its relationship to science and the modern world.

This program is also suitable for those wishing to pursue higher education, but it will set you on a more specific career path.

Support

Get the support you need

At UB, our faculty are experts in the field of mathematics, meaning you’ll learn alongside the best minds in the business.

You’ll have access to their wealth of knowledge, as well as academic resources on campus, including the Tutoring and Learning Center and Academic Success Advising. We understand that you’ll be learning complex, theoretical material, and our faculty is here to help you however they can!

Curriculum

What you will study

With a bachelor’s in Mathematics, you’ll be prepared to enter the workforce in any number of practical fields, including industry, technology, and more! UB will set you up to become a leader in these rapidly advancing and growing fields and prepare you to continue your education after graduation.

CORE

Fundamental concepts

An in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts of mathematics and their applications in the real world.

APPLIED

Mathematics and science

A curriculum more geared towards mathematics and its relationship to science and the modern world.

SUPPORT

Academic support

Academic resources on campus, including the Tutoring and Learning Center and Academic Success Advising.

BEYOND

Beyond the core classes

In addition to your core classes, you’ll grow skills in collaboration, communication, creativity, time management, and problem-solving while taking courses in humanities and the natural and social sciences.

Career outcomes

Where a Mathematics degree leads

Possible career paths include:

Possible career paths
Actuary science, Education, Finance, Industry, Technology, And more!
Soft skills
Developing these soft skills is critical to a successful career in all areas of mathematics.
Graduate study
This mathematics degree program is ideal for those wishing to become professional mathematicians or pursue graduate studies after graduation.

Course catalog

Every course, in full

View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.

6 categories · 24 courses
Curriculum requirements
120 credits

General education requirements

8 courses 41 credits
Course Code Course Title
ENGL 101 Academic Writing
ENGL 120 Public Communications
FYS 101 First Year Seminar
PHYS 207 Principles of Physics I
PHYS 207L Principles of Physics I Laboratory
PHYS 208 Principles of Physics II
PHYS 208L Principles of Physics Laboratory II
CAPS 390 Senior Seminar
Program requirements
46 credits

First year

4 courses
Course Code Course Title
MATH 110 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
MATH 112 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
CPSC 101 Introduction to Computing I
CPSC 102 Introduction to Computing II

Second year

7 courses
Course Code Course Title
MATH 214 Linear Algebra
MATH 215 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
MATH 227 Discrete Structures
MATH 281 Differential Equations
PHYS 209L Principles of Physics III Laboratory
PHYS 209 Principles of Physics III
PHYS 304 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Third year

4 courses
Course Code Course Title
MATH 314 Numerical Methods
MATH 319 Introduction to the Theory of Numbers
MATH 323 Probability and Statistics I
MATH 324 Probability and Statistics II

Fourth year

1 course
Course Code Course Title
MATH 391 Modern Algebra

Concentration electives

12 credits

Concentration options include courses in science, engineering, economics, finance, and the social sciences.

Free electives

21 credits

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