BA/BS in Mathematics
The Mathematics Major is for students who want to choose from a wider variety of math courses, and is especially appropriate for those intending to double major. There is no distinction between the BA and BS degrees. Review a current list of electives.
Program Requirements and Policies
- Majors matriculating prior to Fall 2023 must take ten courses beyond Calculus II (Math 34).
- Majors matriculating Fall 2023 or Fall 2024 must take eleven courses beyond Calculus II (Math 34).
- Majors matriculating Fall 2025 or later must take ten courses beyond Calculus II (Math 34).
- Students may use the set of course requirements from their year of matriculation OR a more recent set of requirements. We encourage students to speak with their major advisor about how to plan for a degree that aligns with their future goals.
- Students in the School of Engineering may, with certain exceptions, choose mathematics as a second area of concentration. To do so, a student must notify the dean of engineering through the Department of Mathematics at least one semester before graduation. The student must complete a program that simultaneously satisfies the conditions for a degree from the School of Engineering and the concentration requirements of the Department of Mathematics.
- Majors are advised to complete Math 42 and Math 70 by the end of their second year, and are encouraged to take Math 61 (Discrete Mathematics), Math 63 (Number Theory), or Math 65 (Bridge to Higher Mathematics) to prepare themselves for the proofs in higher-level mathematics courses.
Course Requirements
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To major in mathematics, a student must take ten courses beyond Calculus II (Math 34). These courses must include:
- The following five (5) courses:
- Math 42: Calculus III
- Math 70: Linear Algebra
- Math 135: Real Analysis I
- Math 145: Abstract Algebra I
- Math 136: Real Analysis II or Math 146: Abstract Algebra II
- Two (2) additional 100-level mathematics courses
- Three (3) electives, which may include mathematics courses numbered 50 or above and up to two approved courses in related fields. Review a current list of electives.
*Students who aim at graduate school in mathematics are advised to take both Math 136: Real Analysis II and Math 146: Abstract Algebra II.
- The following five (5) courses:
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To major in mathematics, a student must take eleven courses as follows. These courses must include:
- Six (6) courses required of all majors:
- Math 42: Calculus III
- Math 70: Linear Algebra
- Transition Course (1 Required): 61, 63, 65, 87, 123, 133, 155, or 171
- Math 135: Real Analysis I
- Math 145: Abstract Algebra I
- Math 136: Real Analysis II or Math 146: Abstract Algebra II
- Two (2) additional 100-level courses
- Three (3) additional mathematics courses numbered 50 or higher (in the new numbering scheme). With the approval of the Mathematics Department, students may also choose 2 of these electives to be courses with strong mathematical content that are not listed as Math courses. Review a current list of electives.
- Six (6) courses required of all majors:
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To major in Mathematics, a student must take 10 courses beyond Calculus II (Math 34). These courses must include the following:
- Six (6) Math courses
- Math 42: Calculus III
- Math 70: Linear Algebra
- Math 63: Number Theory OR Math 65: Bridge to Higher Mathematics
- Two of the following:
- Math 135: Real Analysis I
- Math 145: Abstract Algebra I
- Math 165: Probability
- One of the corresponding second-semester courses from the list above:
- Math 136: Real Analysis II
- Math 146: Abstract Algebra II
- Math 166: Statistics
- Two (2) additional Math courses numbered 120 or above
- Two (2) electives These may be a Math course numbered 50 or above, or a course from the related fields list list of electives.
Checklist for ALL Mathematics Majors Matriculating Fall 2025
- Six (6) Math courses