Students majoring in mathematics should plan on taking 5-6 hours in the mathematical sciences each semester. All math majors must take Calculus I and II, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Modern Algebra, and 8 hours of Physics. A course in Computer Science is required for the B.S. degree and recommended for the B.A. degree. (Starting in Fall 1993, a computer science course is required for the B.A.) These courses, along with most of the general education and foreign language requirements, should preferably be taken in the first two years.
In the last two years, you will take 12 to 15 hours from an approved list of upper division math courses, 6 hours of advanced courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or physics, and, if you wish, a Problem Solving Seminar. (Starting in Fall 1993, we also require the Intro to Modern Analysis course.) Juniors and seniors will also take upper division electives, and may complete minors or double majors in related fields. You can choose which courses to take, based on your interests, as long as you consult with a Mathematics Department faculty adviser.
The approved list of upper division math courses for majors is very broad. It includes courses in both continuous and discrete methods in applied mathematics and courses at all levels in pure mathematics. The list contains courses in Discrete Math, Calculus of Several Variables, Introduction to Modern Analysis, Advanced Calculus, Advanced Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Geometry, Numerical Analysis, Linear Programming, Math Modeling, Modern Algebra, Combinatorics, and Number Theory. Outstanding students may also acquire greater depth in any subject in pure or applied mathematics by choosing from our extensive list of graduate courses.