Major Requirements

Summary of Requirements

Requirements for a Major in Mathematics with a B.A. Degree

Students must complete or demonstrate the following before declaring a major in Mathematics:
1. A letter of interest sent to the Department Chair.
2. A grade of C or higher in MAT 205 Calculus II.
3. A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

Required pre-major course 4 hours

To be taken during freshman year:
MAT 130 Precalculus (4)*
*Three hours count toward the general studies requirement, replacing GSR 104.

Required mathematics courses 30 hours

MAT 150 Calculus I (4)
MAT 205 Calculus II (4)
MAT 206 Calculus III (4)
MAT 210 Mathematical Proofs (3)
MAT 307 Linear Algebra (3)
MAT 313 Probability and Statistics I (3)
MAT 328 Differential Equations (3)
MAT 434 Abstract Algebra (3)
MAT 455 Advanced Calculus I (3)

Elective mathematics courses 6 hours

Choose two courses:
MAT 314 Probability and Statistics II (3)
MAT 320 History of Mathematics (3)
MAT 340 Introduction to Number Theory (3)
MAT 361 Numerical Analysis (3)
MAT 410 Foundations of Geometry (3)
MAT 445 Introduction to Complex Analysis (3)
MAT 456 Advanced Calculus II (3)
MAT 495 Special Topics (1-3)

Recommended coursework 17-23 hours

One or two years of a foreign language, preferably German or French (6 to 12 credits)
One year of Science with Laboratory (8 credits)
One course in Computer Programming (3 credits)