Mathematics Major: Concentration in Traditional Mathematics

Admission Requirements for the Mathematics Major

Rigorous high school coursework with above-average grades in mathematics and/or computer science courses.

Requirements for a Major in Mathematics

Students must complete a core of six mathematics courses and one computer science class and in addition select one of three concentrations.

Core Courses(25 credits)
MA-200Calculus I4
MA-201Calculus II4
MA-240Theory of Proof4
MA-260Linear Algebra3
MA-310Calculus III4
MA-470Capstone Experience3
Ancillary Course
CS-135Programming for Non-CS Majors3
Total Credits25

MA-200, MA-201 and MA-240 must be completed with grades of at least C- by the end of the sophomore year. A student may only retake any of these courses at most once to increase a grade below C-; and may retake at most two of these courses to increase a grade below C-.

Requirements for a Concentration in Traditional Mathematics

MA-320Ordinary Differential Equations3
MA-405Abstract Algebra3
MA-410Real Analysis3
Nine additional credits of mathematics at the 300 or 400 level, to be chosen in consultation with the academic advisor.9
Total Credits18

Department of Mathematics: Mathematics Major Traditional Concentration Sample Timeline for Completion of Degree

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
MA-200 Calculus I 4
CS-135 Programming for Non-CS Majors (QR) 3
EN-101 College Writing I 3
LASCFirst-Year Seminar (FYS) 3
LASCLASC Elective (NSP) 3
 Credits16
Semester Two
MA-201 Calculus II 4
MA-240 Theory of Proof 4
EN-102 College Writing II 3
LASCLASC Elective (CON) 3
LASCLASC Elective (CA) 3
 Credits17
Year Two
Semester Three
MA-260 Linear Algebra 3
MA-310 Calculus III 4
LASCLASC Elective (NSP LAB) 4
LASCLASC Elective (USW) 3
LASCLASC Elective (GP) 3
 Credits17
Semester Four
MA-320 Ordinary Differential Equations 1 3
MA300 Level Elective in Major 3
LASCLASC Elective (DIV) 3
LASCLASC Elective (TLC) 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits15
Year Three
Semester Five
MA300 Level Elective in Major 3
MA300 Level Elective in Major 3
LASCLASC Elective (HBS) 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits15
Semester Six
MA-405 Abstract Algebra 3
MA-320 Ordinary Differential Equations 1 3
LASCLASC Elective (ICW) 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits15
Year Four
Semester Seven
MA-410 Real Analysis 3
MA-470 Capstone Experience 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits15
Semester Eight
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
SELECTGeneral Elective 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits122
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MA-320 is offered every other Spring.

Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.  First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation.  For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.