OCU's Mathematics program provides you with a rigorous and structured education in the fundamental principles of mathematics, developing your analytical and problem-solving skills. The program is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of various mathematical disciplines and their applications in diverse fields.
Our program provides a solid foundation in abstract and applied mathematics, preparing students for careers in academia, research, industry and various STEM-related fields. Graduates are equipped with strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of mathematical principles essential for addressing complex challenges in diverse domains.
Credit Hours: 45-51
Preparatory or Prerequisite Courses*: 8 hours
- MATH 1303 Intermediate Algebra** 3
- MATH 1503 College Algebra*** 3
- MATH 1602 Trigonometry** 2
General Track: 44-46 hours
Required Mathematics Courses: 27 hours
- MATH 2004 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
- MATH 2104 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
- MATH 2403 Foundations of Mathematics
- MATH 3003 Linear Algebra
- MATH 3103 Algebraic Structures I
- MATH 3404 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
- MATH 3603 Real Analysis I
- MATH 4993 Capstone
Electives in Mathematics: 15 hours
Select 15 credit hours from the following:
- MATH 3203 Probability and Statistics I
- MATH 3303 Ordinary Differential Equations
- MATH 3503 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 3703 Numerical Methods
- MATH 3913 Complex Analysis
- MATH 3703 Advanced Geometry I
- MATH 4103 Algebraic Structures II
- MATH 4203 Probability and Statistics II
- MATH 4303 Partial Differential Equations
- MATH 4403 Topology
- MATH 4503 Quantum Mechanics
- MATH 4603 Real Analysis II
- MATH 4703 Advanced Geometry II
- MATH 4993 Independent Study
- Approved elective in computer science
Additional Elective Requirement
- Any additional MATH course 3000-LEVEL or above
- Any Computer Science (CSCI) course
- Any Physics (PHYS) course 2000-LEVEL or above
Data Science Track: 49-51 hours
Required Mathematics Courses: 36 hours
- MATH 2004 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
- MATH 2104 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
- MATH 2403 Foundations of Mathematics
- MATH 3003 Linear Algebra
- MATH 3203 Probability and Statistics
- MATH 3213 Introduction to Data Science
- MATH 3404 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
- MATH 3503 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 4203 Probability and Statistics II
- MATH 4213 Regression Analysis
MATH 4993 Capstone
Required Compu