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    Undergraduate Degree Requirements

    Students majoring in mathematics may enter either the B.A. or the B.S. program. The B.A. program is more flexible than the B.S. program. It allows one to specialize in mathematics and at the same time either to follow a broad liberal arts program or to specialize in a second area (possibly even taking a second major). The B.S. program is more technically oriented; it provides solid preparation for work or study in mathematics or a related field.

    Majoring in Mathematics: Bachelor of Arts

    All Foundations, Approaches, and Connections requirements of the General Education curriculum apply (see the General Education section of the Bulletin). The requirements specific to the major are as follows:

    1. Required math courses
      1. MATH 231 or 241, 232 or 283, 233, 381, 383
      2. MATH 521
      3. MATH 547 or 577 (preferably before the senior year)
      4. At least three more mathematics courses numbered above 500
    2. The Supplemental General Education requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, either the distributive or integrative option
    3. Eighteen hours of C or better (not C−) in mathematics courses listed in Part A (1–4) numbered 233 or higher

    Majoring in Mathematics: Bachelor of Science

    Students must complete either the B.S. or B.S.-Applied Option for a B.S. degree with a major in mathematics. All Foundations, Approaches, and Connections requirements of the General Education curriculum apply to students in both options.

    B.S. Degree with a Major in Mathematics

    1. First and Sophomore Years
      1. COMP 116 or MATH 565
      2. MATH 231 or 241, 232 or 283, 233, 381, 383
      3. PHYS 104 and 105 or PHYS 116 and 117
    2. Junior and Senior Years
      1. MATH 521 and one of 522, 523, 528, or 566
      2. MATH 547 or 577 (preferably before the senior year)
      3. One of MATH 533, 534, 578, or 548
      4. At least three more mathematics courses numbered above 520
    3. Four or more courses in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (beyond the General Education requirements), but not in mathematics
    4. Eighteen hours of C or better (not C−) in mathematics courses numbered above 520

    B.S. Degree with a Major in Mathematics (Applied Option)

    1. First and Sophomore Years
      1. COMP 116
      2. MATH 231 or 241, 232 or 283, 233, 381, 383
      3. PHYS 116 and 117 (or 104 and 105, but 116 and 117 are highly recommended)
    2. Junior and Senior Years
      1. MATH 521
      2. MATH 547 or 577
      3. MATH 566 or 661
      4. Four of MATH 522, 523, 524, 528, 529, 535, 548, 564
      5. Strongly recommended: STOR 435 and 555 (Note: STOR 435=MATH 535)
    3. At least four courses in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (beyond the General Education requirements), but not in Mathematics. (Note: STOR 555 can be counted for this requirement.)
    4. Eighteen hours of C or better (not C−) in mathematics courses numbered above 520.

    Suggested Tracks

    1. B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics, Suggestions for Pure Mathematics: These courses provide a solid theoretical understanding of central mathematics and excellent preparation for graduate study in mathematics or the mathematical sciences.
      1. MATH 521 and 522
      2. MATH 577 and 578
      3. Enough upper-level mathematics courses to satisfy the degree requirements
      4. Those planning graduate study in mathematics or the mathematical sciences may consider taking some of MATH 653, 676, 680, or subsequent courses.
    2. B.S. in Mathematics, Suggestions for Mathematical Biology: For students interested in careers or further study in mathematical life sciences.
      1. MATH 547 or 577
      2. MATH 521
      3. One of MATH 522, 523, 528, 566
      4. One of MATH 534, 548, 578
      5. Three or more mathematics courses numbered above 500. Consider especially 524, 529, 535, 564, and the course on Mathematics and Simulation in the Life Sciences that is currently under development.
      6. BIOL 101 and CHEM 101 or CHEM 102
      7. At least one of BIOL 201, 202, 205
      8. At least two of BIOL 405 = PHYS 361 (under development), BIOL 452, 454, 526, 551
    3. B.A. in Mathematics, Suggestions for Mathematical Economics: Suitable for students planning to go on to graduate school in economics or a related area or a career in economics, business, or finance. (Note: With three more ECON courses numbered above 400, the requirements for the B.A. in Economics could also be satisfied.)
      1. MATH 547 or 577
      2. MATH 521
      3. At least three of MATH 522, 524, 535, 550, 555, 564, 565
      4. Either STOR 435=MATH 535 and STOR 555 or ECON 400 and 570
      5. ECON 101, 410, 420
      6. At least two of ECON 510, 511, 520, 570
    4. B.A. in Mathematics, Suggestions for Future High School Teachers
      1. First and Sophomore Years
        1. MATH 231 or 241, 232 or 283, 233, 381, 383
        2. STOR 155
      2. Junior and Senior Years
        1. MATH 547 or 577
        2. MATH 521
        3. MATH 551
        4. MATH 533
        5. At least one of MATH 515, 534, 535, 548, 550
      3. The Supplemental general Education requirements of the College of arts and Sciences, either the Distributive or Integrative option.
      4. Eighteen hours of C or better (not C−) in mathematics courses numbered 233 or higher listed in part A (1–4) above of the B.A. requirements.

    Minoring in Mathematics

    1. MATH 231 or 241, 232 or 283, 233, 381, 383
    2. Three mathematics courses numbered above 500, all with a grade of C (not C−) or better
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