A Major In Mathematics
In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences Basic Requirements for the B.S. degree, the following courses are required for a major in mathematics:- MATH 220 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- MATH 221 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- MATH 222 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- MATH 240 Elementary Differential Equations
- MATH 511 Introduction to Algebraic Systems
or
MATH 512 Introduction to Modern Algebra - MATH 520 Foundations of Analysis
or
MATH 633 Advanced Calculus I - 15 additional hours in mathematics numbered 400 and above; courses should be selected to best serve the student's career plans.
- CIS 111 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
or
CIS 200 Fundamentals of Software Design and Implementation
or
CIS 209 C Programming for Engineers - STAT 510 Introductory Probability and Statistics I
Students may choose one of four concentrations, depending on their career interests.
Applied Mathematics
Students who intend to apply mathematics in business, government, or industry should take the following courses:
- CIS 200 Fundamentals of Software Design and Implementation
- MATH 510 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 512 Introduction to Modern Algebra
- MATH 540 Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations
- MATH 551 Applied Matrix Theory
- MATH 632 Elementary Partial Differential Equations
- MATH 633 Advanced Calculus I
- MATH 655 Elementary Numerical Analysis I
- STAT 510 Introductory Probability and Statistics I
- MATH 615 Introduction to Digital Image Processing
- MATH 630 Introduction to Complex Analysis
- MATH 634 Advanced Calculus II
Students should also take as many additional computer science and statistics courses as possible. Here is a Sample Applied Mathematics Curriculum.
Actuarial Mathematics
Students who intend to work in the actuarial or financial services sectors should take the following courses:
- CIS 111 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- MATH 500 Mathematical Theory of Interest
- MATH 501 Mathematical Foundations of Actuarial Science
- MATH 510 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 512 Introduction to Modern Algebra
- MATH 551 Applied Matrix Theory
- MATH 633 Advanced Calculus I
- MATH 655 Elementary Numerical Analysis
- STAT 510 Introductory Probability and Statistics I
- STAT 511 Introductory Probability and Statistics II
- ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics
- FINAN 450 Principles of Finance
- FINAN 510 Debt Securities and Markets
- FINAN 520 Equity Securities and Markets
- FINAN 575 Intermediate Finance
- MATH 599 Introduction to Time Series Analysis in Actuarial Science
- STAT 705 Regression and Correlation Analyses
- STAT 770 Theory of Statistics I
- STAT 771 Theory of Statistics II
Here is an expanded list of Recommended Courses for Actuarial Mathematics, and here is a Sample Actuarial Mathematics Curriculum.
The Society of Actuaries and the Causality Actuary Society maintain a page which describes how to Be An Actuary and contains information about the Actuarial Exams. The Society of Actuaries has an Education & Jobs Overview page and a Directory of Approved Courses for VEE page.
Mathematics Pre-Graduate
Students who intend to enter graduate school to work toward an advanced degree in either pure or applied mathematics should take the following courses:
- CIS 111 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- MATH 506 Introduction to Number Theory
- MATH 512 Introduction to Modern Algebra
- MATH 515 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- MATH 560 Introduction to Topology
- MATH 630 Introduction to Complex Analysis
- MATH 633 Advanced Calculus I
- MATH 634 Advanced Calculus II
- STAT 510 Introductory Probability and Statistics I
Advanced students may take the following courses:
- MATH 701 Elementary Topology I
- MATH 702 Elementary Topology II
- MATH 721 Introduction to Real Analysis
- MATH 722 Introduction to Functions of Several Variables
- MATH 730 Abstract Algebra I
- MATH 731 Abstract Algebra II
Students should also take additional courses in related fields such as computer science and statistics. Here is a Sample Mathematics Pre-Graduate Curriculum.
Mathematics Teacher Preparation
Students who intend to become secondary school mathematics teachers may prepare for teacher licensure by completing the requirements for a Secondary Education: Mathematics (EDMTH) Teacher License in the College of Education. The following courses are recommended for such students:
- CIS 111 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- MATH 312 Finite Applications of Mathematics
- MATH 506 Introduction to Number Theory
- MATH 510 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 511 Introduction to Algebraic Systems
- MATH 520 Foundations of Analysis
- MATH 551 Applied Matrix Theory
- MATH 570 History of Mathematics
- MATH 572 Foundations of Geometry
- MATH 591 Topics in Mathematics
- STAT 510 Introductory Probability and Statistics I
Students who want to enhance their career options may also pursue a Bachelor of Science degree with major in mathematics (MATH) in the College of Arts and Sciences. Here is more information on Dual MATH/EDMTH Majors and a Sample Mathematics Teacher Preparation Curriculum.
Dual Majors
Students may Dual Major in mathematics and another field such as mechanical engineering, computer science, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, or secondary mathematics education.
Students may officially declare MATH as a primary or secondary major in the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 117 Eisenhower Hall.