Mathematics Department
Mathematics Major Requirements
Lower Division Core (21 credits)
- Calculus I, II, III, and IV (Mth 251, 252, 253, and 281)
- Linear Algebra (Mth 261)
- Mathematical Perspectives (Mth 290)
- Elementary Statistics (Mth 243) is highly recommended.
Upper Division Sequences (38-40 credits)
- Foundations:
Number Structures (Mth 311) and Geometry (Mth 411) - Analysis:
Introduction to Real Analysis (Mth 331) and an Analysis Topic (Mth 431) - Abstract Algebra:
Introduction to Algebraic Systems (Mth 341) and an Abstract Algebra Topic (Mth 441) - Probability and Statistics:
Probability (Mth 361) and Elements of Statistical Methods (Mth 461) - Applied Area (Choose one of the following sequences):
Differential Equations (Mth 321) and an Applied Mathematics Topic (Mth 421)
OR
Any two distinct topics from Topics in Middle School and High School Mathematics (Mth 481)
Capstone (4 credits)
- Senior Colloquium (Mth 490)
Associated Requirements (3-4 credits)
- Computer Programming (CS 200, CS 257, CH 371, PH 380 or approved substitution)
Grade Policies
- All classes required for the major must be taken for a grade.
- No more than 2 of the upper division requirements may be met with a grade below C-).
Prospective Middle School and High School Mathematics Teachers:
Students who complete the Mathematics Major and choose the two Mth 481 topics for their fifth sequence also meet the course prerequisites for the Advanced Mathematics Endorsement.
