2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Mathematics, B.S. General Mathematics and Pre-Engineering Tracks |
Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Mathematicsprepares students for cutting-edge careers in business, banking, engineering, government, computing/information technology, secondary education, and higher education. Small class sizes enhance the math major at Neumann University. In this major, students can choose from one of the following threepaths of study, each of which is designed as preparation for exciting career options.
The B.S. in mathematicsis composed of two tracks. Both tracks require a computer programming course and a unique three-credit course in the use of mathematical software.
General Mathematics Track. This track provides for careers in business, banking, government, computing/information technology, and education, as well as opportunities for graduate study.
Pre-Engineering Track. The Pre-engineering track is an abbreviated 2.5-year program for students who wish to pursue an engineering degree at Drexel University. This challenging track requires more science classes than the other tracks as well as two summer classes.
​Secondary Education Certification in Mathematics. Students are prepared for a rewarding career teaching mathematics at the secondary education level. Students are provided with an interdisciplinary experience that combines mathematics with selected education courses, including a secondary education student teaching practicum.
Mission
The mission of the Math program is to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in business, research, industry, and education.
Program Outcomes
- Perform complex calculations through the appropriate use of algorithm or strategy.
- Apply the appropriate skills and theorems to solve pure and applied mathematics problems.
- Interpret formal mathematical writing and proofs of common theorems.
- Develop patterns, conjectures, and inferences based on data and/or theoretical results.
- Justify conclusions through inductive and deductive methods.
Admission Criteria
Owing to the difficulty of the engineering program, to be accepted in the pre-engineering track of the math major, students must have a minimum 550 math SAT and a minimum high school G.P.A. of 3.0. Students pursuing a Secondary Education certificate or pursuing the pure math track must have either a 550 math SAT or at least a B in Calc I or at least a 3 on an AP Calculus exam. Applicants to the Secondary Education program must also have a 3.0 college GPA and have met the Pennsylvania Department of Education basic skills requirement at the time of admission to the certificate program through the Division of Education and Human Services. The basic skills requirement can be met through a minimum 500 SAT Verbal and Writing score; a minimum score of 22 on the ACT English/Writing; qualifying scores in Reading and Writing on either of the two basic skills tests, the Pearson PAPA or the ETS Core; or any combination of those assessments of the student’s reading and writing ability. Incoming students with AP Calculus scores of 2 or higher will be placed as follows: Those with a 2 will be placed into MATH 250 , while those with a 3 or higher would receive credit for MATH 250 . All other students pursuing the general math track or Secondary Education certification will be placed into MATH 110 or MATH 250 via an Accuplacer test.
Progression Criteria
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required for the Secondary Education Certification and Pre-Engineering programs.
- Receive a grade of “C” or higher in every major course requirement and a minimum grade of “B” in every required Education course, if seeking Secondary Education Certification.
- Receive approval from the Dean of the Division of Education and Human Services for the educational component of the Secondary Education Certification program.
- In order to remain in the major, a student must not earn a grade less than C in any major course more than two times. For example, a student earns less than C in two major courses. The student retakes each course and earns a C or above. If the same student earns less than C in a third major course, she/he may be counseled out of the major.
Internships
Students in the general math track are required to pursue an internship experience in an off-campus setting through the Internship Program at Neumann. Student teaching fulfills the internship requirement for students seeking Secondary Education certification. Co-ops completed at Drexel University fulfill the internship requirement for students in the Pre-Engineering track.
Math Requirements- 34 Credits
- MATH 110 Precalculus 3 Credits
- MATH 250 Calculus I 3 Credits
- MATH 251 Calculus II 3 Credits
- MATH 372 Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits
- MATH 375 Abstract Algebra 3 Credits
- MATH 275 Linear Algebra 3 Credits
- MATH 290 Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
- MATH 325 Technology in Mathematics 3 Credits
- MATH 350 Calculus III 3 Credits
- MATH 351 Calculus IV 3 Credits
- PHY 130 General Physics with Calculus I 3 Credits
- PHY 135 General Physics with Calculus I Lab 1 Credit
MATH TRACK- 21 credits
- CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 Credits
- MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 Credits
- MATH 460 Senior Seminar 3 Credits
- MATH 373 Mathematical Statistics II 3 Credits
- MATH 495 Internship 3 Credits
Math Electives- 6 Credits
Choose 6 credits from the following list:
- MATH 380 Geometry 3 Credits
- MATH 405 Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
PRE-ENGINEERING TRACK- 21 credits
- CHEM 107 General Chemistry I 3 Credits
- CHEM 117 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 108 General Chemistry II 3 Credits
- CHEM 118 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit
- CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 Credits
- MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 Credits
- MATH 405 Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
- PHY 131 General Physics with Calculus II 3 Credits
- PHY 136 General Physics with Calculus II Lab 1 Credit
Freshman Year: Fall (16 credits)
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
- ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
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MATH 110 Precalculus or MATH 250 Calculus I 3 Credits
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
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FINE ARTS or HIST CORE 3 Credits
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FOREIGN LANG 101 3 Credits
Freahman Year: Spring (16 credits)
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
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MATH 250 Calculus I or MATH 251 Calculus II 3 Credits
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FOREIGN LANG 102+ level CORE 3 Credits
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SOCIAL SCIENCE CORE 3 Credits
- CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Fall (15 credits)
- MATH 275 Linear Algebra 3 Credits
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
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MATH 350 Calculus III or General Elective 3 Credits
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ENGLISH LIT CORE 3 Credits
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FINE ARTS or HIST CORE 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Spring (15 credits)
- MATH 375 Abstract Algebra 3 Credits
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MATH 251 Calculus II or MATH 351 Calculus IV 3 Credits
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PHIL 200+ CORE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
Junior Year: Fall (15 credits)
- MATH 290 Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
- MATH 325 Technology in Mathematics 3 Credits
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MATH 350 Calculus III or MATH 372 Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits
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THEO 200+ CORE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
Junior Year: Spring (15 credits)
- MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 Credits
- MATH 495 Internship 3 Credits
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MATH 351 Calculus IV or MATH 373 Mathematical Statistics II 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
Senior Year: Fall (15 credits)
- MATH 460 Senior Seminar 3 Credits
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MATH ELECTIVE 3 Credits
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MATH 372 Mathematical Statistics or GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
Senior Year: Spring (15 credits)
- MATH 373 Mathematical Statistics II 3 Creditsor GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
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MATH ELECTIVE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits
NOTE:
- PHY 130 General Physics with Calculus I 3 Credits *
- PHY 135 General Physics with Calculus I Lab 1 Credit *
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*Will run every summer
Freshman Year: Fall (17 credits)
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
- MATH 250 Calculus I 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
- CHEM 107 General Chemistry I 3 Credits
- CHEM 117 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit
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FINE ARTS CORE 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Spring (16 credits)
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
- CHEM 108 General Chemistry II 3 Credits
- CHEM 118 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit
- MATH 251 Calculus II 3 Credits
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HIST CORE 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Fall (15 credits)
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
- MATH 275 Linear Algebra 3 Credits
- MATH 325 Technology in Mathematics 3 Credits
- MATH 350 Calculus III 3 Credits
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FOREIGN LANG 101 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Spring (18 credits)
- MATH 351 Calculus IV 3 Credits
- MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 Credits
- MATH 375 Abstract Algebra 3 Credits
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ENGLISH LIT CORE 3 Credits
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FOREIGN LANG 102+ 3 Credits
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SOCIAL SCIENCE CORE 3 Credits
Junior Year: Fall (18 credits)
- MATH 290 Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
- MATH 372 Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits
- MATH 405 Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
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THEO 200+ level CORE 3 Credits
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PHIL 200+ level CORE 3 Credits
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GENERAL ELECTIVE 3 Credits