BA in Mathematics Requirements
Students looking to complete a BA in mathematics must complete the required courses in the following areas:
For more information speak to a mathematics advisor or see the undergraduate handbook.
Foundational Course Requirement
Students must complete the 160 calculus sequence, or its equivalent* before being accepted into the major:
- MATH 161: Calculus IA
- MATH 162: Calculus IIA
- MATH 164: Multidimensional Calculus
- MATH 165: Linear Algebra with Differential Equations
* The following equivalent courses may be substituted for the requirements above:
- MATH 163 for MATH 165
- MATH 171, 172, and 174 for the equivalent MATH 161, 162, and 164
- MATH 173 for MATH 165
- MATH 141-143 for MATH 161-162
AP courses may also be used to satisfy foundational requirements.
Core Course Requirement
Students must satisfy the following three core requirements:
I. MATH 235: Linear Algebra*
II. One of the following:
- MATH 236: Introduction to Algebra
- MATH 240: Introduction to Topology
III. One of the following:
- MATH 201: Introduction to Probability
- MATH 255: Differential Geometry
- MATH 265: Functions of a Real Variable I
- MATH 263: Ordinary Differential Equations I
- MATH 282: Introduction to Complex Variables with Applications
- MATH 285: Methods of Applied Mathematics
An honors version of a course can always be substituted for the listed course.
* The requirement that MATH 235 be taken can also be satisfied by completing MATH 173. MATH 235 should be taken early in the student's major program.
Advanced Course Requirement
- Three advanced mathematics courses*
- Two additional advanced courses with substantial mathematical content
* Any mathematics course numbered 200 or above (excepting courses used to satisfy the core course requirement and 500+ level) qualifies as an advanced mathematics course.
Upper Level Writing Requirement
To satisfy the upper level writing requirement, students must pass two upper level writing courses of a certain type.
Tracks
Students with special interests may want to look at our page of suggested tracks.