Mathematics Major

For more information about the department, honors/high honors, transfer credit, etc., visit the mathematics department page.

Major Requirements

The department strongly recommends that students pursuing a major in mathematics complete COSC 101 and COSC 101L or equivalent.

The requirements for a major are as follows:

MATH 161 - Calculus I or equivalent experience approved by department chair
MATH 162 - Calculus II or equivalent experience approved by department chair
MATH 163 - Calculus III (Completed by the end of the sophomore year.)
MATH 214 - Linear Algebra (Completed by the end of the sophomore year.)
MATH 250 - Number Theory and Mathematical Reasoning (Completed by the end of the sophomore year with a grade of C or better.)
MATH 375 - Abstract Algebra I (completed by the end of the junior year)
MATH 377 - Real Analysis I (completed by the end of the junior year)
Four additional MATH courses numbered 260 or above, excluding MATH 481 , MATH 482 , and MATH 483 .
Complete a thesis, normally during
MATH 483 - Research Seminar: Mathematics
. Note: Joint theses are allowed but will not normally be considered for honors. Exceptions may be made with departmental permission.
In unusual circumstances, the above dealines may be extended with departmental approval through student petition to the department chair.

A minimum GPA of at least 2.00 in mathematics courses counted for the major is necessary to satisfy the major.