Mathematics
Major Tracks and Example Schedules
Major Tracks
Pure Mathematics Track
- Broad mathematical background
- Provides quantitative and analytical skills
- Ideal for graduate school, education certification
Applied Mathematics Track
- Provides strong foundation in mathematics required to solve real-world problems
- Ideal for students interested in business, industry, or graduate school in applied mathematics
Actuarial Science Track
- Prepares students to become an Actuary
- Allows students to take Exam P and FM (first two actuarial exams)
Mathematics Major Tracks Requirements
Required Courses For All Tracks
- Calculus I (MATH 170) or equivalent*
- Calculus II (MATH 171)
- Calculus III (MATH 211)
- Discrete Math/Proofs (MATH 212)
- Mathematics Seminar (MATH 370)
Pure Mathematics Track
- Additional Required Courses: Linear Algebra (MATH 220)
- Plus 3 Courses from Pure Math courses
- Plus 1 Course from Applied Math courses
- Plus choose 2 of these courses: Computer Science I (CSCI 120), Computer Science II (CSCI 121); Physics I (PHYS 111), Physics II (PHYS 112)
Applied Mathematics Track
- Additional Required Courses: Linear Algebra (MATH 220), Differential Equations (MATH 254)
- Plus 1 Course from Pure Math courses
- Plus 3 Courses from Applied Math courses
- Plus choose 2 of these courses: Computer Science I (CSCI 120), Computer Science II (CSCI 121); Physics I (PHYS 111), Physics II (PHYS 112)
Actuarial Mathematics Track
- Additional Required Courses: Mathematical Statistics I (MATH 231), Actuarial Mathematics (MATH 251), Mathematical Statistics II (MATH 337), Computer Science I (CSCI 120), Principles of Economics (ECON 152)
- Plus 1 Course from Pure Math courses
- Plus 1 Course from Applied Math courses
- Plus 1 MATH Elective Course (210 or higher)
- Plus choose 1 other Economics Course: Inter Microeconomics (ECON 225), Inter Macroeconomics (ECON 226) or Applied Econometrics (ECON 256)
Pure Math Courses:
- Linear Algebra (MATH 220)
- Advanced Calculus (MATH 324)
- Modern Algebra (MATH 347)
- Higher Geometry (MATH 348)
- Complex Analysis (MATH 365)
- Introduction to Analysis (MATH 366)
Applied Math Courses:
- Operations Research (MATH 230)
- Mathematical Statistics I (MATH 231)
- Actuarial Mathematics (MATH 251)
- Differential Equations (MATH 254)
- Numerical Analysis (MATH 258)
- Mathematical Statistics II (MATH 337)
- Mathematical Physics (PHYS 343)
At least three (3) courses must be 310-380, 390-399 or 400-401 for all tracks.
*Or equivalent Mathematics 106, 166 sequences
Mathematics Minor
The minor in mathematics consists of five course units in mathematics: MATH 170 (or the equivalent sequence Mathematics MATH 106 and MATH 166), MATH 171, and three MATH courses numbered 210 or above.
Curriculum Flexibility
The curriculum allows to multiple majors and minors. Recent examples include:
- Mathematics and English (See example schedule below)
- Mathematics and Economics (See example schedule below)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (See example schedule below)
- Mathematics and Philosophy (See example schedule below)
- Mathematics and Chemistry
- Mathematics and Religious Studies
- Mathematics and Music with Secondary Education Certification
- Mathematics and History with Secondary Education Certification
- Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Minimum Example: Pure Mathematics Major
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Minimum Example: Applied Mathematics Major
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Minimum Example: Actuarial Mathematics Major
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Example: Pure or Applied Mathematics with English Double Major
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Minimum Example: Pure or Applied Mathematics with Computer Science Double Major
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Minimum Example: Pure or Applied Mathematics and Economics (Theory and Policy Track) Double Major
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Minimum Pure or Applied Mathematics with Philosophy Double Major
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