Mathematics Major

Major Requirements

The requirements for a major are as follows:

Preparatory Courses

These courses do not count toward the major, but are prerequisites to some upper-level courses.

• MATH 161 - Calculus I or equivalent experience approved by department chair
• MATH 162 - Calculus II or equivalent experience approved by department chair

All of the Following

In unusual circumstances, the following deadlines may be extended with departmental approval through student petition to the department chair.

• MATH 163 - Calculus III (completed by the end of the sophomore year)
• MATH 214 - Linear Algebra (completed by the end of the sophomore year)
• MATH 250 - Number Theory & Math Reasoning (completed by the end of the sophomore year with a grade of C or better)
• MATH 375 - Abstract Algebra I (completed by the end of the junior year)
• MATH 377 - Real Analysis I (completed by the end of the junior year)

Electives

• Four MATH electives
  • One elective from 200-level or above
  • Three electives from 300-level and above

Note that all four electives may be 300-level or above. 

Electives may be any MATH course at the appropriate level except MATH 481, MATH 482 and MATH 483.

Senior Thesis

• Majors must complete a thesis, normally during MATH 483 - Research Seminar: Mathematics
  Note: Joint theses are allowed but will not normally be considered for honors. Exceptions may be made with departmental permission.

Recommended

The department strongly recommends that students pursuing a major in mathematics complete COSC 101 (with lab) or equivalent.

GPA Requirement

A minimum GPA of at least 2.00 in mathematics courses counted for the major is necessary to satisfy the major.

Honors and High Honors

Students interested in pursuing honors can find the additional requirements on the Mathematics department page.

Mathematics Department

For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Mathematics department catalog page.