Mathematics Major Requirements:

A total of 36 credits is required. 15 credits must be from the following mathematics courses:

• Math 223 - Calculus III
• Math 224 - Multivariable Calculus
• Math 300 - Linear Algebra
• Math 431 - Abstract Algebra I
• Math 471 - Real Analysis I

an additional 3 credits from completion of one 400-level sequence via:

• Math 432 - Abstract Algebra II, Math 442 - Topology II, or Math 472 - Real Analysis II

an additional 6 credits must be at the 400 level with at most 3 credits of Directed Study

an additional 9 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level with at most 3 credits of Directed Study

a remaining 3 credits may be selected from the following:

• any mathematics course numbered above 207 (except Math 499)
• any computer science course numbered 220 or above (except Cpsc 499)
• any physics course numbered above 104 (except Phys 499)
• Philosophy 306 - Advanced Logic

  ELECTIVES

  • Math 312 - Differential Equations
  • Math 321 - Number Theory
  • Math 325 - Discrete Mathematics
  • Math 330 - Foundations of Advanced Mathematics
  • Math 351,352 - Numerical Analysis
  • Math 372 - Non-Euclidean Geometry
  • Math 381,382 - Probability and Statistical Inference
  • Math 411 - Chaotic Dynamical Systems
  • Math 412 - Complex Variables
  • Math 432 - Abstract Algebra II
  • Math 441/2 - Topology I and II
  • Math 472 - Real Analysis II
  • Math 491/2 - Directed Study

   

  Possible Schedule for Mathematics Majors

  FIRST YEAR

  Semester #1: Math 121-Calculus I

  Semester #2: Math 122-Calculus II, Math 125-Introduction to Discrete Math

  SOPHOMORE

  Semester #1: *Math 223-Calculus III, Math 300-Linear Algebra

  Semester #2: *Math 224-Multivariable Calculus, **Elective(s)

  * Calculus III and Multivariable Calculus can be taken concurrently or in either order

  ** Math 321-Number Theory is particularly helpful before taking Abstract Algebra; Math 312-Differential Equations is best taken soon after Calculus II.

  JUNIOR

  Semester #1: Math 431-Abstract Algebra I, Elective(s)

  Semester #2: Math 471-Real Analysis I, Elective(s)

  SENIOR

  Semester #1: Math 432 or 472, Elective(s)

  Semester #2: Elective(s)