Courses | B.S. in Mathematics
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Mathematics majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits of integration seminar and 3 credits of mathematics within the major. The foreign language requirement is met by two years of high school study in the same language or four credits of college foreign language. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics must complete the mathematics program courses and one of the concentrations. 1 | ||
| Integration Seminar: God and Math 2 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | |
| Calculus I 3 | 4 | |
| Calculus II | 4 | |
| Introduction to Abstract Math | 3 | |
| Calculus III | 4 | |
| Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| Introduction to Real Analysis I | 3 | |
| Abstract Algebra I | 3 | |
| Senior Mathematics Capstone 4 | 2 | |
| Students who plan to pursue graduate studies should take at least two of the following courses regardless of the area of concentration: | ||
| Introduction to Real Analysis II | ||
| Abstract Algebra II | ||
| Linear Algebra II | ||
| Advanced Topics in Mathematics | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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See concentration tables below which detail the requirements to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree.
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This course satisfies the Integration Seminar in the traditional 30-credit Biblical and Theological Studies requirement.
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This course satisfies the Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement.
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Students in the Statistics and Data Science concentration must take in place of one of the credits of .
Concentrations
Actuarial Science (65 Credits)
As of Fall 2026, this concentration is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting II | 3 | |
| Business Finance | 3 | |
| Business Statistics | 3 | |
| Probability | 3 | |
| Mathematical Statistics | 3 | |
| Operations Research | 3 | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | |
| Select one course (3 credits) at the 300 or 400 level in Math | 3 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 33 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 57-61 | |
| Total Credits | 122-126 | |
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Applied and Computational Mathematics (56 Credits)
Students who are interested in preparing for careers in business or industry should choose this concentration, formerly offered as Applied Mathematics. Courses introduce a variety of areas of applied mathematics. It also gives a foundation in basic computer programming.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Data Structures | 3 | |
| Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | 3 | |
| Numerical Analysis | 3 | |
| Probability | 3 | |
| Mathematical Statistics | 3 | |
| Operations Research | 3 | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | |
| or | Complex Variables | |
| Linear Algebra II | 3 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 24 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 57-61 | |
| General Electives | 3-7 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Computer Science (56 Credits)
As of Fall 2026, this concentration is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
This concentration allows a mathematics major the opportunity to focus on the more mathematical aspects of computer science.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Select at least two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Probability | ||
| Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| The following courses are also required: | ||
| Data Structures | 3 | |
| Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | 3 | |
| Theory of Algorithms | 3 | |
| Select three courses at the 300 or 400 level in Math or Computer Science | 9 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 24 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 57-61 | |
| General Electives | 3-7 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Math Education
Students who wish to prepare to teach mathematics at the secondary level should select this concentration, formerly offered as Secondary Instruction, to work toward a preliminary single-subject teaching credential. Completion of the program requirements will prepare students with the content knowledge necessary to teach mathematics in departmentalized classes, such as those in most middle schools and high schools.
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Biola's Math Education concentration is a Commission-approved subject matter program. Completion of the subject matter program does not lead to a credential but it may be used to meet the subject matter competency requirement for a teaching credential. The leading to a California Teaching Credential at 91制片厂 University is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential, including the CSET subject matter waiver program. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Math Education students meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits in behavioral science and history within the concentration. | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| United States History To 1865 1 | 3 | |
| or | Survey of American Government | |
| Biostatistics | 3 | |
| or | Mathematical Statistics | |
| Probability | 3 | |
| Classical Geometry | 3 | |
| Number Theory and the History of Mathematics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology 2 | 3 | |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Statistics II | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Statistics and Data Science Consulting Practicum | ||
| Introduction to Real Analysis II | ||
| Abstract Algebra II | ||
| Linear Algebra II | ||
| Advanced Topics in Mathematics | ||
| Statistics and Data Science Capstone | ||
| Education Courses | ||
| Introduction to Teaching | 3 | |
| Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students | 3 | |
| Secondary Content Area Reading | 3 | |
| Single Subject Pedagogy 3 | 2 | |
| Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment | 3 | |
| Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation. Please meet with an advisor in the School of Education. | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching I | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching II | ||
| Concentration Course Requirements: 41 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 4 | 51-55 | |
| Total Credits | 124-128 | |
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The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Biola University students may complete this requirement by taking either or with a grade of C or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either or will also meet this requirement. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education. Either course fulfills the History Core Curriculum requirement. or is covered by for students in the Torrey Honors College.
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Fulfills the Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement.
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Students who meet all requirements and pass the necessary classes with a grade of C or above and with a B- or above in will be granted a waiver to satisfy the California subject matter requirements to obtain a teaching credential in mathematics.
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Pure Mathematics (53 Credits)
Students planning to pursue mathematics in graduate school will find this concentration particularly appropriate.
In addition to the program courses above, this concentration must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Probability | 3 | |
| Introduction to Real Analysis II | 3 | |
| Number Theory and the History of Mathematics | 3 | |
| Complex Variables | 3 | |
| Abstract Algebra II | 3 | |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Biostatistics | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Classical Geometry | ||
| Statistics and Data Science Consulting Practicum | ||
| Linear Algebra II | ||
| Advanced Topics in Mathematics | ||
| Statistics and Data Science Capstone | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Concentration Course Requirements: 21 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 57-61 | |
| General Electives | 6-10 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Statistics and Data Science (56 credits)
The Statistics and Data Science concentration is designed to equip students to obtain valid data and use it to answer the questions they face on the job and in the world, with a biblical worldview.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | 32 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Data Structures | 3 | |
| Biostatistics | 3 | |
| Statistics II | 3 | |
| Probability | 3 | |
| Mathematical Statistics | 3 | |
| Statistics and Data Science Consulting Practicum | 3 | |
| Linear Algebra II | 3 | |
| Statistics and Data Science Capstone 1 | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Advanced Business Analytics with Machine Learning and AI 2 | ||
| Programming for Data Science I | ||
| Programming for Data Science II 2 | ||
| Database Management | ||
| Topics in Computer Science 2 | ||
| Concentration Course Requirements: 24 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 3 | 57-61 | |
| General Electives | 3-7 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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is to be taken in place of one of the credits of , 2 credits of which are required for the Math major.
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This course requires a prerequisite which is not a major or concentration requirement. See department for advising.
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