
Major Requirements
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Entry into the Major
A student wishing to major in mathematics must submit a formal application to the major after completing MATH243 Multivariable Calculus. Extraordinary cases will be dealt with on an individual basis. Upon receipt of the application, students will be granted entry into the major if they have met the following requirements:
- Achieved an overall GPA of 2.5 or better
- Achieved a grade of C or better in all mathematics coursework
- Secured an advisor within the mathematics department
Core Requirements
Required lower division courses:
- MATH151 Calculus I
- MATH152 Calculus II
- MATH243 Multivariable Calculus
- MATH295 Foundations of Abstract Mathematics
Required upper division courses:
- MATH341 Introduction to Analysis
- MATH351 Linear Algebra
- MATH450 Abstract Algebra
Major Electives
Required 13 credits:
- MATH260 Ordinary Differential Equations
- MATH321 Probability and Statistics I
- MATH322 Probability and Statistics II
- MATH380 Numerical Analysis
- MATH385 Mathematical Modeling
- MATH390 History of Mathematics
- MATH440 Real Analysis
- MATH460 Partial Differential Equations
- MATH470 Complex Analysis
- MATH480 Topics in Mathematics
- MATH499 Mathematics Internship
Capstone/ Internship
- MATH491 Mathematics Colloquium
Choose one of the following:
- MATH495 Senior Thesis
- MATH499 Mathematics Internship
