Curriculum and Requirements
The mathematics major provides a broad background in undergraduate mathematics that prepares students for graduate study, and for positions in teaching, business and government.
The major in mathematics consists of:
1. The calculus sequence: MA 141, MA 142, MA 241, MA 242
2. Linear Algebra for mathematics majors: MA 229
3. MA 305
4. MA 321 and MA 341
5. The Senior Seminar: MA 490
6. Three electives chosen from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
| MA 285 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| MA 361 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MA 365 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MA 371 | Mathematical Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MA 372 | Mathematical Statistics 2 | 3 |
| MA 378 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MA 381 | Experimental Design | 3 |
| MA 441 | Complex Variables | 3 |
| MA 451 | Point-Set Topology | 3 |
| MA 580 | Geometry | 3 |
While students must consult with their major adviser in planning a course of study, the department provides the following recommendations.
- Students interested in teaching should consider MA 285 and MA 580.
- Students interested in statistics should consider MA 371, MA 372 and MA 378.
- Students interested in actuarial studies should consider MA 285, MA 361, MA 371, MA 372, AC 101, EC 111, and CSC 110; and possibly EC 112, FIN 201, FIN 310, CIS 212.
Double Majors:
The Department of Mathematics encourages double majors. Common double majors include computer science, economics, finance or chemistry.