Dec 11, 2024

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Mathematics Major

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Requirements for the Major

A major in Mathematics requires a minimum of eight courses plus a senior thesis. Prerequisite courses to not count toward the eight courses required.

Prerequisites

Core Requirements

Linear Algebra MATH 060
Differential Equations and Modeling MATH 102 or Differential Equations MATH 111 ) or an alternative course selected in consultation with the Scripps Math Department
Principles of Real Analysis I MATH 131 or Abstract Algebra I MATH 171

Electives

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

Senior Thesis

MATH 191 SC - Senior Thesis

Honors Requirements

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

Completion of Abstract Algebra I and Principles of Real Analysis I
Completion of one of the following two-semester sequences of upper division math courses: 131-132, 131-139, 131-147, 131-180, 151-152, 171-172, 171-174.
A minimum grade point average of 11.0 (A-) in math courses at the level of Linear Algebra and above
A minimum grade of A- on the senior thesis and a successful oral defense of the thesis before the math faculty