Oct 26, 2025  
2012-2013 Academic Catalog 
    
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Mathematics Major


Requirements for the Major


 

Core Requirements


  • Linear Algebra.
  • Differential Equations.
  • Principles of Real Analysis I or Abstract Algebra I.

Electives


The mathematics major requires five additional upper-division courses in mathematics , numbered above 100, to be planned in consultation with the mathematics faculty.

Honors Requirements


The Mathematics Department awards honors in the major to exceptional students who meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion of Abstract Algebra I and Principles of Real Analysis I
  2. Completion of at least one two-semester sequence of upper division math courses to be approved by the department
  3. A minimum grade point average of 10.5 in math courses at the level of Linear Algebra and above
  4. A minimum grade of A- on the senior thesis and a successful oral defense of the thesis before the math faculty