Studying math at the College requires a combination of creative thinking, detailed analysis, and organized problem-solving skills.
This program will challenge you to:
- Develop critical thinking skills that are necessary for understanding a technologically driven world.
- Acquire a broad range of mathematical and scientific knowledge.
- Expand and develop problem-solving and analytical skills .
- Engage with a pragmatic curriculum that fosters understanding of mathematical structure.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogMajor Requirements
39 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Mathematics majors may not minor in Mathematics nor major in Mathematics-Physics.
Complete the Mathematics Core (17 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-175 | Single Variable Calculus | 4 credits |
| MAT-275 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 credits |
| MAT-285 | Introduction to Proof | 1 credits |
| CSC-150 | Computer Science I: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming | 3 credits |
| PHY-271 | Analytical Physics I | 3 credits |
| PHY-271L | Analytical Physics I Lab | 1 credits |
MAT-175: Depending on their placement, students may need to complete MAT-150 Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach before enrolling in MAT-175.
Complete two semesters (1 credit) of Colloquium:
Each semester of IND-198 provides 0.5 credit. 1 credit is required to complete the major.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IND-198 | Natural Sciences and Mathematics Colloquium |
Complete any two of the following advanced courses in modern axiomatic mathematics (6 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-431 | Complex Analysis | 3 credits |
| MAT-451 | Real Analysis | 3 credits |
| MAT-461 | Abstract Algebra | 3 credits |
Complete upper-division elective coursework in Mathematics (12 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-ELEC- | 12 additional credits of 300-or 400-level MAT courses (excluding MAT-498) | 12 credits |
A maximum of 3 credits of MAT-494 and MAT-497 in any combination may be counted toward the upper-division elective requirement. MAT-396, MAT-490, and MAT-498 do not satisfy the upper-division elective requirement.
Complete the Mathematics Capstone Sequence (4 credits):
Through a capstone experience and participation in department seminar, mathematics majors gain important professional skills and experience and an exposure to a mathematics research environment, culminating in an independently conducted capstone project.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-396 | Junior Seminar in Mathematics | 1 credits |
| MAT-490 | Mathematics Capstone | 3 credits |
| MAT-498 | Math Seminar |
Students interested in graduate study in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take the following courses:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-451 | Real Analysis | 3 credits |
| MAT-461 | Abstract Algebra | 3 credits |
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogMajor Requirements
41 Credits
Complete the Mathematics-Physics Core (15 credits):
The Mathematics and Physical Sciences Core provides a strong mathematical background to all Mathematics and Mathematics-Physics majors in our department. This collection of courses incorporates mathematical methods and concepts and fundamentals of computer programming along with the foundational course in Analytical Physics as an introduction to problem-solving, abstract analysis, and applications.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-175 | Single Variable Calculus | 4 credits |
| MAT-275 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 credits |
| CSC-150 | Computer Science I: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming | 3 credits |
| PHY-271 | Analytical Physics I | 3 credits |
| PHY-271L | Analytical Physics I Lab | 1 credits |
MAT-175: Depending on placement, completion of MAT-150 Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach may be required prior to enrolling in MAT-175.
Colloquium
Complete two semesters of Colloquium at 0.5 credits per semester, for a total of 1 credit.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IND-198 | Natural Sciences and Mathematics Colloquium |
Optional mathematical proofs course for Mathematics-Physics Majors
Students planning to take upper-division mathematics courses other than MAT-352 Differential Equations must complete MAT-285 (1 credit).
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-285 | Introduction to Proof | 1 credits |
Required preparatory courses
Complete the following courses to prepare for upper-level physics (10 credits).
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-272 | Analytical Physics II | 3 credits |
| PHY-272L | Analytical Physics II Lab | 1 credits |
| PHY-283 | Modern Physics | 3 credits |
| MAT-352 | Differential Equations | 3 credits |
Required upper-level coursework in Physics
Complete two of the following courses (6 credits).
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-301 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 credits |
| PHY-313 | Thermal Physics | 3 credits |
| PHY-330 | Electricity & Magnetism | 3 credits |
| PHY-400 | Quantum Physics | 3 credits |
Elective upper-level coursework in Mathematics and/or Physics (6 credits)
Complete 6 credits of any upper-level (300- or 400-level) MAT or PHY courses (except MAT-352). Additional courses from “Required upper-level coursework” beyond the required 6 credits will count towards the elective requirement. MAT-352 is a required preparatory course and does not fulfill credits in the elective area.
Mathematics-Physics Capstone (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-490 | Mathematics-Physics Capstone | 3 credits |
Students interested in graduate study in physics are strongly encouraged to take the following courses:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY-235 | Electronics | 3 credits |
| PHY-235L | Electronics Laboratory | 1 credits |
| MAT-285 | Introduction to Proof | 1 credits |
| MAT-361 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT-431 | Complex Analysis | 3 credits |
| PHY-- | All 300 and 400-level Physics Courses |
Mathematics-Physics majors may not minor in Physical Science.
Mathematics-Physics majors may not major or minor in Mathematics.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog15 credits
Prerequisites (5 credits)
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-175 | Single Variable Calculus | 4 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-275 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 credits |
| and | ||
| MAT-285 | Introduction to Proof | 1 credits |
Depending on Math placement, students may be required to take MAT-150 Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach prior to taking MAT-175
Minor Requirements
Complete 6 credits of upper-division (300- or 400-level) coursework in Mathematics:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-ELEC- | Any 6 credits of 300- or 400-level MAT courses | 6 credits |
Complete one approved laboratory course from one of the following sciences (4 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO- | Biology | |
| CHE- | Chemistry | |
| GEO - | Geoscience | |
| PHY- | Physics | |
| ENV- | Environmental Studies |
Approved laboratory courses include BIO-159, BIO-201, BIO-202, CHE-141, CHE-142, ENV-161, GEO-101, PHY-231, PHY-232, PHY-271, and PHY-272
