2026-2027 Catalog

Mathematics, A.B. Major (Class of 2029 and Beyond)

The Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) mathematics curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in core mathematical concepts and the opportunity to explore topics in theoretical mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics in greater depth.

Requirements

The major consists of a minimum of 10-12 courses:

Four core mathematics courses required for all tracks:

MATH 161Calculus I

1

MATH 162Calculus II

1

MATH 263Calculus III

1

MATH 272Linear Algebra with Applications

1

Applied Mathematics Track

Additional requirements for the track in Applied Mathematics include:

MATH 282Techniques of Mathematical Modeling

1

MATH 335Probability

1

MATH 349Numerical Analysis

1

MATH 354Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics

1

 

MATH 310Ordinary Differential Equations

1

Or

MATH 312Partial Differential Equations

1

Or

MATH 343Advanced Multivariable Calculus

1

Or

MATH 345Complex Analysis

1

Or

MATH 356Introduction to Real Analysis

1

 

One 300-level or higher MATH elective

CS 110Introduction to Computer Programming

1

MATH 287 or MATH 290 may replace the MATH 300+ elective.

 

 

Statistics Track

Additional requirements for the track in Statistics include:

MATH 287Introduction to Data Modeling

1

MATH 335Probability

1

MATH 336Mathematical Statistics

1

MATH 338Advanced Regression Analysis

1

DS 201Principles of Data Science

1

 

Two from

MATH 337Introduction to Stochastic Processes

1

Or

MATH 347Financial Mathematics

1

Or

MATH 356Introduction to Real Analysis

1

Or

Rotating special topics courses in statistics

Or

 

Approved independent study or thesis in statistics

CS 110Introduction to Computer Programming

1

MATH 282 or MATH 290 may replace one of the two statistics electives.

 

 

Theoretical Mathematics Track

Additional requirements for the track in Theoretical Mathematics include:

MATH 290Transition to Theoretical Mathematics

1

MATH 351Abstract Algebra I

1

MATH 356Introduction to Real Analysis

1

Three 300-level or higher MATH electives

MATH 282 or MATH 287 may replace one 300-level elective.

 

 

This page reflects the requirements for completing this major. General graduation requirements for all students can be found here.