BA in Mathematics Curriculum
Students majoring in mathematics must meet the following requirements for graduation. Note: A C- or better is required for all departmental prerequisites, unless otherwise stated. Students are required to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to fulfill the mathematics major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 3-6 | |
| Calculus Sequence | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Calculus I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Calculus II | ||
| MA 251 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Additional Mathematics Core Courses | ||
| MA 229 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA 301 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| MA 321 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MA 341 | Advanced Calculus | 3 |
| MA 490 | Mathematics Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Theory of Computation (CSC 315) | ||
| Cryptography (CSC 318) | ||
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Number Theory | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability I | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability II | ||
| Mathematical Modeling | ||
| Advanced Algebra | ||
| Elements of Point-Set Topology | ||
| Free Electives | 17-20 | |
| Total Credits | 102-108 | |
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All students must complete the University Curriculum requirements.
While students must consult with their major adviser in planning a course of study, the department provides the following recommendations.
- Students interested in teaching must take MA 285 or MA 371.
- Students interested in statistics should consider:
Course List Code Title Credits MA 371 Mathematical Statistics and Probability I 3 MA 372 Mathematical Statistics and Probability II 3 MA 378 Mathematical Modeling 3 - Students interested in Actuarial Studies should take MA 371, MA 372, and MA 378. CSC 110 is also recommended along with a Minor in Finance or Business.
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Course List Code Title Credits MA 285 Applied Statistics 3 MA 371 Mathematical Statistics and Probability I 3 MA 372 Mathematical Statistics and Probability II 3 MA 378 Mathematical Modeling 3 EC 111 Principles of Microeconomics 3 AC 211 Financial Accounting 3 CSC 110 Programming and Problem Solving 3 Also possibly consider: EC 112 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 FIN 201 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3 FIN 310 Investment Analysis 3
Modern Language Requirement
All CAS students (both bachelor of science and bachelor of arts) must complete one modern language through the 102 level. Modern language courses may also count toward the UC Personal Inquiry II requirement. Students who have taken a language in high school should take the modern language placement test for that language. Students with placement scores at the 201 level or higher have demonstrated language competency and thus have passed out of the language requirement.