Mathematics Major

Major in Mathematics - 43 credits minimum

Courses are 3 credits unless indicated.

Required in the Major:

• MATH-251: Calculus and Linear Algebra (WOK: Problem Solving)
• MATH-252: Calculus and Modern Analysis III
• MATH-261: Discrete Methods in Mathematics
• MATH-262: Probability and Statistics
• MATH-305: Abstract Algebra I
• MATH-306: Abstract Algebra II
• MATH-497: Modern Mathematical Theory I (Writing Intensive)
• MATH-498: Senior Seminar/Modern Mathematical Theory II
• Four courses (12 credits) in Mathematics chosen from the following, which may not be offered every semester:
• MATH-281: Special Topics in Mathematics/Topics vary by semester (Repeatable for credit)
• MATH-307: Differential Equations
• MATH-321: Advanced Calculus
• MATH-331: Mathematical Modeling
• MATH-341: Introduction to Operations Research
• MATH-342: Fundamentals of Geometry
• MATH-481: Advanced Special Topics in Mathematics/Topics vary by semester (Repeatable for credit)

Also required:

• Choice of:
  • CMSC-190: Introduction to Programming Logic*
    OR
  • CMSC-251: Data Structures in Java (4 credits)
• CMSC-210: Programming in Java (4 credits)

*Students with previous programming experience take CMSC-251 instead of CMSC-190.

Recommended, but not required:

• PHYS-121: Principles of Physics I (WOK: Scientific)
• PHYS-122: Principles of Physics II (WOK: Scientific)

Sample Bachelor of Science: Mathematics Major/selected minor (declaration of minor not required for graduation):
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan only, it is not meant to address each student’s individual requirements or interests. Students will develop a personalized academic plan with a faculty advisor however, it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of, register for, and successfully complete all of the requirements for graduation in the major.

*Non-academic credits - these courses do not apply towards the minimum required for graduation.

Minimum Academic Credits required for graduation: 120