Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical plan for the 11 courses in the mathematics major. The senior seminar (Math 497) is non-credit bearing. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
Calculus I (MATH 130) |
Calculus II (MATH 140) |
| Sophomore |
Linear Algebra (MATH 270) |
Intro to Adv. Math. (MATH 290) |
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1 – 2 Mathematics major electives |
| Junior |
One of the following 2-course sequence (might wait until senior year):
- Algebra (MATH 320) with Seminar in Algebra (MATH 420)
- Real Analysis (MATH 350) with Seminar in Analy. (MATH 450)
1 – 2 mathematics major electives |
| Senior |
Senior Seminar (MATH 497)
Unless already completed - one 2-course sequence
- Algebra (MATH 320) with Seminar in Algebra (MATH 420)
- Real Analysis (MATH 350) with Seminar in Analy. (MATH 450)
1 – 3 remaining mathematics major electives |
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*Many upper-level Mathematics courses are offered every other year. Please plan accordingly. |
Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
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| Sophomore |
Calculus II (MATH 140)
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| Junior |
Linear Algebra (MATH 270) |
Intro to Adv. Math. (MATH 290)
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2 - 3 Mathematics major electives
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| Senior |
Senior Seminar (MATH 497)
One of the following 2-course sequences:
- Algebra (MATH 320) with Seminar in Algebra (MATH 420)
- Real Analysis (MATH 350) with Seminar in Analy. (MATH 450)
2 – 3 remaining mathematics major electives
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*Many upper-level Mathematics courses are offered every other year. Please plan accordingly.
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Capstone Comments: The Senior Capstone Experience for the mathematics major consists of an undergraduate research portfolio, an oral presentation, and two semesters of the non-credit Senior Seminar (MATH 497).