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 | |
| College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum 2 | 21-24 | |
| 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 | 120-126 | |
| 1 | All students must complete the University Curriculum requirements. |
| 2 | Students must complete the College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum requirements specific to their major. See details below. |
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 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
College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum
The College of Arts and Sciences offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. Students earning either degree must complete one foreign language through the 102-level, and all students are encouraged to pursue a balanced program of study.
In addition, students earning a bachelor of arts degree must fulfill separate requirements for breadth and depth of study.
For the breadth requirement, students must complete at least 3 credits in each of the four CAS disciplinary areas other than the area of the student’s major. These areas are fine arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. A course taken to fulfill the CAS breadth requirement may not also be used to fulfill a UC requirement.
For the depth requirement, students must complete at least 9 credits within a single subject area other than that of the major. (A “subject area” is identified with a catalog subject code, such as PL, CJ, WS, MA, etc.)
A student enrolled in the Accelerated Dual-Degree BA/JD or BS/JD (3+3) program is exempt from these College of Arts and Sciences requirements, with the exception of the foreign language requirement. A student pursuing a double major is likewise exempt from these College of Arts and Sciences requirements, with the exception of the foreign language requirement.