The following are the required courses for the major and the suggested semesters in which to take those courses. A total of 4 courses numbered at the 300-level are required in addition to Math 385: Senior Seminar.
All 300 level courses are offered only once every other year, except for Math 385 which is offered as needed for all graduating seniors.
A typical 4-year plan is below. Some students enter college with college or AP credit for Calculus I and/or II are prepared to start Calculus II or III in the first year.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester | |
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First Year |
Math 151: Calculus I |
Math 152: Calculus II |
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Second Year |
Math 251: Calculus III Math 265: Introduction to Advanced Mathematics |
Math 255: Linear Algebra Math 260: Differential Equations |
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Third Year |
Two 300-level mathematics electives |
One or two 300-level mathematics electives |
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Fourth Year |
Math 385: Senior Seminar |
One or two 300-level mathematics electives |
Electives recommended for a variety of career interests
Student wanting to teach high school should plan to take Math 375 - Geometry, Math 201 - Introductory Statistics or Math 335 - Probablity and Math 336 - Statistics. To be certified to teach high school, a student must also complete a minor in Secondary Education.
If you want to study to take the actuarial exams, you will need to take Math 335 - Probability and Math 336 - Statistics. It is also recommended that you work toward an Economics minor or major.
Graduate school bound students will have the best preparation by taking Math 331 - Real Analysis and Math 350 - Abstract Algebra.
View the Math course descriptions.

