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All classes counting toward the degree must be taken for a letter grade. Departments can allow one course for a concentration to be taken S/U at the approval of the DUS or the department. Mathematics will uphold the current policy of not allowing any course to be taken S/U for majors or minors.

Students must meet the minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 to graduate with any major or minor from the department. A letter grade of "D" in a prerequisite course indicates insufficient preparation for the follow up course. Retaking the course is recommended. Your major/minor GPA will be recalculated using the best letter grade.

Occasionally topics courses are offered that may count towards a degree. Talk to your academic advisor to get approval.

BA in Mathematics

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The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics provides a broad introduction to the subject. The requirements feature flexibility while providing an opportunity to explore one or more areas in greater depth or to co-major in other disciplines.

  • Math 111: Calculus I
  • Math 112: Calculus II
  • Math 211: Multivariable Calculus
  • Math 221: Linear Algebra
  • Math 250: Foundations of Mathematics
  • Any 6 Math courses at the 200-level or above (3 credits or more) 1
  • CS 170 - Introduction to Computer Science I or MATH 170 - Intro to Scientific Computing

1Excludes Math 207, Math 210, and Directed Study

BS in Mathematics

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The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is a more rigorous program of study that prepares students for graduate study in mathematics and includes year-long sequences in algebra and analysis.

Students pursuing a Mathematics BS should complete Math 250 by the end of their sophomore year.

  • Math 111: Calculus I
  • Math 112: Calculus II
  • Math 211: Multivariable Calculus
  • Math 250: Foundations of Mathematics 3
  • Math 318: Complex Variables
  • Math 321: Vector Spaces
  • Sequence - Math 411: Real Analysis I and Math 412: Real Analysis II
  • Sequence - Math 421: Abstract Algebra I and Math 422: Abstract Algebra II
  • CS 170 - Introduction to Computer Science I or MATH 170 - Intro to Scientific Computing
  • 1 additional Math classroom course at the 200-level or above 2
  • 2 additional Math courses at the 300-level or above 2
  • Sequence - Physics 151: General Physics I and Physics 152: General Physics II

2Excludes Math 207, Math 210, and Directed Study

3Students pursuing a Mathematics BS should complete Math 250 by the end of their sophomore year

BS in Applied Mathematics

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The Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics combines the rigor of a BS degree with an emphasis on topics in applied mathematics. It also prepares students for graduate study in Applied Mathematics and is appropriate for students interested in interdisciplinary graduate training in the sciences and engineering.

  • Math 111: Calculus I
  • Math 112: Calculus II
  • Math 211: Multivariable Calculus
  • Math 212: Differential Equations
  • Math 221: Linear Algebra or Math 321: Vector Spaces
  • Math 250: Foundations of Mathematics 5
  • Math 315: Numerical Analysis
  • Math 351: Partial Differential Equations
  • CS 170 - Introduction to Computer Science I or MATH 170 - Intro to Scientific Computing
  • Any combination of 3 courses chosen from the following list:
    • Math 318: Complex Variables
    • Math 344: Differential Geometry
    • Math 345: Math Modeling
    • Math 346: Linear Optimization
    • Math 347: Intro to Nonlinear Optimization
    • Math 352: PDEs in Action
    • Math 361: Mathematical Stats I
    • Math 362: Mathematical Stats II
    • Math 411: Real Analysis I
    • Math 412: Real Analysis II
  • Any combination of 2 courses chosen from the following:
    • CS 171: Introduction to Computer Science II
    • Any Math or CS classroom-course numbered 200 or above 4
  • Sequence - Physics 151: General Physics I and Physics 152: General Physics II
  • 1 course chosen from the following list:
    • Physics 253: Modern Physics with Lab
    • Physics 361: Analytical Mechanics
    • Physics 365: Electromagnetic Fields
    • Chem/Bio 330: Molecular Modeling
    • Chem 331: Physical Chemistry I
    • Econ 320: Econometrics
    • Math/Econ 425: Mathematical Economics

4Excludes Math 207, Math 210, and Directed Study

5Students pursuing an Applied Mathematics BS do not have to have completed Math 250 by the end of their sophomore year.