NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics is still the basis for understanding and solving economic, scientific, engineering, and business problems. It’s also one of the most dynamic fields in which to work.

Mathematicians use computational techniques, algorithms, and the latest technology to meet the ever-increasing demand for data analysis and statistical information. At NIU, you’ll not only learn the fundamentals but one also choose electives that prepare you for graduate school, professional school or dozens of exciting careers in this challenging and vital field.

Academic support Scholarships and Awards Degree Offerings

We would like every student to succeed Merit scholarships are available for incoming We offer a Bachelor of (B.S.) degree in our courses. Our faculty members are and continuing students. These opportunities with emphases in the following areas: always willing to help, and we encourage range from $500-$4,000 and you can apply you to reach out to them. online via the MyScholarships system. We also General have a number of financial awards that We One-on-one and group tutoring sessions are also present numerous financial awards at the Computational mathematics available from the Mathematics Assistance end of the year or even upon graduation to Mathematics education (teach grades 9-12) Center in DuSable 326. We offer topic reward achievement. sessions throughout the week which Minors are available in: summarize main points and answer Applied Mathematics questions posed in the previous week’s General Mathematics material. We also offer exam review sessions Secondary Mathematics Education and practice exams Tutoring is also available through the university’s ACCESS Tutoring and Support Services. MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Degree Requirements The department offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in mathematical Contact Information sciences with emphases in four areas: Department of Mathematical Sciences • General Mathematics - appropriate choice if you wish to pursue Northern Illinois University graduate degrees, or attend professional school, teach in a community Watson Hall, room 320 college or above. 815-753-0566 • Applied Mathematics - appropriate choice if you’re interested in www.math.niu.edu problems arising from industry or engineering, and prepares you for many technical fields. What can I do with • Computational Mathematics - investigates the nature of this degree? computation and the methods used to compute mathematical In addition to preparing you for quantities accurately and efficiently. graduate degrees, there are numerous • Mathematics Education - you’ll earn both a mathematics degree and opportunities for those who hold a an Illinois State licensure to teach in secondary schools. Learn more at mathematics degree! go.niu.edu/math-licensure. Applications Programmer • We also offer an honors program inmathematical sciences. High school math teacher (9-12) Computational Computer Applications Software Emphasis 1. General (44-46 credits) MATH 440 - Elements of Complex Analysis Computer Programmer Requirements in Department MATH 444 - Linear Programming and Network Flows Computer Systems Analyst MATH 229 - Calculus I MATH 460 - Modeling Dynamical Systems Database Administrator MATH 230 - Calculus II STAT 400 - Probability Analyst MATH 232 - Calculus III STAT 401 - Stochastic Processes Systems Engineer MATH 240 - Linear Algebra and Applications One additional MATH/STAT course numbered above Applied MATH 336 - Ordinary Differential Equations MATH 333 Business Analyst MATH 360 - Model Building in Applied Mathematics Requirements outside Department MATH 420 - Abstract Algebra I CSCI 230 - Computer Programming in FORTRAN Communications Engineer MATH 421 - Abstract Algebra II OR CSCI 240 - Computer Programming in C++ Economic Analyst OR MATH 423 - Linear and Multilinear Algebra STAT 300 - Introduction to Probability and Investment Manager MATH 430 - Advanced Calculus I Special Requirement: Students in this emphasis are Market Researcher Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. niu.edu 48686 6/19 MATH 431 - Advanced Calculus II required to complete a minor selected with the approval Product Developer Two additional courses from MATH courses numbered of the department. above MATH 333 or STAT courses numbered above 299. Biomathematican Biomedical Engineer Requirement outside Department Emphasis 3. Computational Mathematics CSCI 230 - Computer Programming in FORTRAN (44-45 credits) OR CSCI 240 - Computer Programming in C++ Requirements in Department: Emerging Fields Recommendations MATH 229 - Calculus I Computational Biology MATH 440 - Elements of Complex Analysis MATH 230 - Calculus II Genomics MATH 450 - Introduction to Topology MATH 232 - Calculus III Data Mining PHYS 253 - Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics MATH 240 - Linear Algebra and Applications Neuroscience MATH 360 - Model Building in Applied Mathematics Emphasis 2. Applied Mathematics (44-47 credits) MATH 420 - Abstract Algebra I Materials Science Requirements in Department: MATH 430 - Advanced Calculus I Computer Animation MATH 229 - Calculus I MATH 434 - Numerical Linear Algebra Digital Imaging MATH 230 - Calculus II MATH 435 - Numerical Analysis MATH 232 - Calculus III One of the following: MATH 240 - Linear Algebra and Applications MATH 380 - Elementary Combinatorics MATH 336 - Ordinary Differential Equations MATH 423 - Linear and Multilinear Algebra OR MATH 334 - Foundations of Applied Mathematics MATH 440 - Elements of Complex Analysis MATH 360 - Model Building in Applied Mathematics MATH 444 - Linear Programming and Network Flows MATH 430 - Advanced Calculus I MATH 496 - Seminar in Computational Mathematics MATH 431 - Advanced Calculus II STAT 435 - Applied Regression Analysis Two of the following: Additional course MATH 420 - Abstract Algebra I One additional course from: MATH 434 - Numerical Linear Algebra CSCI 340 - Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis MATH 435 - Numerical Analysis CSCI 464 - Data Structures in Assembly Language MATH 438 - Theory of Differential Equations MATH/STAT courses numbered above 333 MATH 439 - Applied Mathematics for Sciences and Requirements outside Department: Engineering CSCI 230 - Computer Programming in FORTRAN OR MATH 442 - Elements of Partial Differential OR CSCI 240 - Computer Programming in C++ Equations STAT 300 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics