Mathematics Major Programs

The department of mathematics offers mathematics major programs in pure mathematics and applied mathematics with an economics/finance concentration. The applied mathematics major offers a choice from four different tracks in economics/finance.

I. Mathematics Major in Pure Mathematics

A student majoring in mathematics must successfully complete 41 credits of coursework in mathematics plus 12 credits of coursework in computer science and physics, distributed as follows.

Major Course Requirements for Pure Mathematics (41 credits)

MATH 165 Calculus I
MATH 166 Calculus II
MATH 167 Honors Calculus Seminar I
MATH 265 Calculus III
MATH 331 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
MATH 431 Linear Algebra
MATH 432 Abstract Algebra
MATH 462 Real Analysis
Two additional 4-credit Mathematics courses at or above the 200 level
One additional 4-credit Mathematics course at or above the 300 level

Complementary Major Requirements for Pure Mathematics
12 Credits

CMPSC F131 Computer Science I
PHYS 151-152 University Physics
PHYS L151-L152 University Physics Labs

II. Mathematics Major in Applied Mathematics
With Economics/Finance

A student majoring in applied mathematics must successfully complete 32 credits of coursework in mathematics, 12 credits of coursework in computer science and economics, and between 27 to 34 credits of coursework in economics/finance depending on the track chosen.

Major Course Requirements for Applied Mathematics (28 credits)

MATH 165 Calculus I 
MATH 166 Calculus II 
MATH 265 Calculus III 
MATH 255 Probability and Statistics 
MATH 331 Intro to Abstract Mathematics 
MATH 431 Linear Algebra 
MATH 462 Real Analysis 
Two additional mathematics/statistics courses at the 200 level or higher depending on the track chosen (specified below)

Complementary Major Course Requirements for Applied Math (12 credits)

One course in computer science 
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics 
ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics

Economics-Finance Track Requirement

A student must select one of the following tracks:

(A) Actuarial Science Track (27 credits)

SOM 120, Accounting 201 and 202
Accounting for Decision Making I and II
Finance 310 Business Finance 
One course in finance (from 311, 313, 315, 411, 413) 
MATH 290 Financial Mathematics I 
STATS 350 Applied Statistical Methods 
One elective in mathematics*

(B) Math with Economics Track (28 credits)

STATS 350 Applied Statistical Methods 
ECON 311 or Econ 312 Intermediate micro- or macro-theory 
Three courses in economics (one of which must be at the 400 level) 
Two electives in mathematics*

(C) Math with Finance Track (32 credits)

SOM 120
Accounting 201 Accounting for Decision Making I
Accounting 201 Accounting for Decision Making II
Finance 310 Business Finance 
Four courses in finance (at 300 level or above) 
Two electives in mathematics or Stats 350 and one math elective*

(D) Math with Economics and Finance Track (34 credits)

Econ 311 or Econ 312 Intermediate micro- or macro-theory
SOM 120
Accounting 201 Accounting for Decision Making I
Accounting 201 Accounting for Decision Making II
Finance 310 Business Finance 
Two courses in economics (one of which must be at the 400 level) 
Two courses in finance 
One elective in mathematics or Stats 350*

*All mathematics electives must carry 4 credits.

Grade Point Requirement

The College of Arts and Sciences requires each candidate for a bachelor’s degree to complete all of the necessary courses with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 overall and also to earn a GPA of at least 2.0 in the major. To qualify for a degree in mathematics, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science further requires each student to earn a GPA of at least 2.0 in MATH courses above the level of Multivariable Calculus (MATH 265).

Free Electives and ECR

A minimum of 126 credits must be obtained by taking free electives. At least one of the courses must satisfy the ECR requirement.