COURSEWORK
The minimum requirements for the major outlined below allow a student great flexibility in designing a course of study to meet their own intellectual and career goals.
Fundamental courses
| Calculus 1 | Scientific Modeling and Differential Calculus | 4 units |
| Calculus 2 | Scientific Modeling and Integral Calculus | 4 units |
| MATH 210 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 units |
| MATH 212 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 units |
| MATH 214 | Linear Algebra | 4 units |
*Any student who places out of a Calculus 1 or Calculus 2 class satisfies the corresponding requirement for the Math Major.
Advanced courses
Students must have 24 units of Mathematics courses numbered 310 or above (excluding MATH 400) in which their grade point average is equal to or greater than 2.0.
Colloquium requirement
Breadth requirement
Select one option as detailed below:
Option 1
| MATH 150 | Statistical Data Analysis | 4 units |
Option 2
| COMP | Computer Science courses | 4 |
Option 3
| MATH 160 | Creative Problem-Solving | 2 units |
| COMP | Computer Science course | 2 |
The Mathematics department has prepared guidelines for majors considering future study or careers in pure and applied mathematics, education, actuarial science, and computer science. These guidelines are available on our website.
SECOND-STAGE WRITING REQUIREMENT
Students majoring in Mathematics should familiarize themselves with this requirement at the time of declaring the major. The Second-Stage Writing Requirement is addressed in MATH 300. Students not taking MATH 300 (e.g., study abroad students) may petition to satisfy the writing requirement at a different time.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
This examination has two parts. The first part measures competence in the fundamental courses and is handled during MATH 300: Junior Colloquium. The second part is fulfilled by completing 4 units of MATH 400: Senior Colloquium. Further information is available from the department.
HONORS:
Students who wish to be considered for honors in Mathematics should complete at least the five fundamental courses in their first two years with a grade point average greater than 3.0, and pass the Comprehensive Exam on their first attempt. Honors students must also complete three approved upper-division courses beyond those required for the major by the end of Senior year. Honors students must obtain signed approval from a mentor by the end of the Junior year, and should enroll in MATH 499 for the fall semester of Senior year. For Honors students, MATH 499 is substituted for MATH 400 in satisfying the major requirements. Consult the Mathematics Department and the Honors Program for additional details.