Mathematics
Major Requirements
Required courses:
Five additional mathematics courses at the 200 level or higher, of which at least four are to be numbered above 300 and to include MTH 326 Abstract Algebra or MTH 337 Mathematical Analysis.
In addition, the student must demonstrate knowledge of a modern programming language and take a course outside of mathematics which involves a mathematical approach (e.g., physics econometrics, or chemistry). A major must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the courses used to complete the major. Students who are planning to attend graduate school are urged to satisfy the language requirement in German, French or Russian.
Majors will take a writing intensive course approved by their mathematics advisor as their second W-course (exclusive of the First-Year Seminar). Where possible, the course should be in the department.
Minor Requirements
Required courses:
At least three more courses chosen from among the following:
Only one of these three courses may be at the 100-level.
The student must maintain a 2.000 grade point average in courses for the minor.
Teacher Certification
Required courses for students seeking certification for teaching mathematics in the secondary schools:
- Two electives in mathematics, one of which must be at the 200 level or above and the other at the 300 level or above
- One cognate course in another area which uses a mathematical approach
MTH 251 Landmarks of Greek Mathematics (0.5 course unit) or MTH 252 Landmarks of Modern Mathematics (0.5 course unit)
CSI 110 Computer Science I (G) or knowledge of a structured programming language
The student must maintain a 2.50 GPA in courses used to complete the major in order to receive certification.
Honors Program
At commencement, the Department awards honors in mathematics to qualified students.
The requirements for honors are:
- a GPA in the mathematics major of at least 3.5
- an overall GPA of at least 3.3
successful completion of 9 units in mathematics above the 100 level, to include at least two of MTH 326 Abstract Algebra, MTH 332 Mathematical Statistics II, MTH 337 Mathematical Analysis.