Majoring and Minoring

For more information about majoring and minoring, see the online catalog.

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Programs and Requirements

The department offers one major and one minor, with several tracks depending on individual student interests. Entry into the mathematical sciences curriculum is determined by placement or consultation with the department.

At the heart of the department’s curriculum is the development of conceptual and computational intuition, sophistication in the analysis of complicated structures, and, most importantly, the interplay of these two with broadly based sets of technical skills and techniques. Advice about individual situations can be obtained from the department.

Major in Mathematics 

Preliminary courses: These courses must be completed before you start the major.

• Math 131 Calculus I (offered every semester)
• Math 132 Calculus II (offered every semester)

Core Courses: 

• Math 215 Discrete Mathematics (offered every semester)
• Math 225 Linear Algebra (offered every semester)
• Math 233 Calculus III (offered every semester)

The Mathematics Major requires additional upper-level elective courses.

Minor Requirements: Mathematics

A minimum of 16 semester credits in mathematics courses numbered 200 and above, including the following:

• MATH 215 Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 225 Linear Algebra
• At least 4 semester credits in mathematics at the 300 or 400 level