Mathematics Major
The major in mathematics requires the following specific courses:
- Three semesters of calculus (MT 1800, MT 1810, MT 2800),
- Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (MT 3800),
- Linear Algebra (MT 3810),
and at least one of
- Abstract Algebra (MT4900) and
- Real Analysis (MT 4920).
Beyond these required courses, the student will complete additional courses from the following list to total at least 18 upper-division hours of mathematics beyond the calculus sequence:
- Physics and Math of Health Care Instrumentation (MT 3240),
- Mathematical Modeling in Medicine (MT 3260),
- Probability and Statistics I (MT 3400),
- Probability and Statistics II (MT 3410),
- Numerical Methods (MT 3530),
- Differential Equations (MT 3700),
- Applied Analysis (MT 3710),
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics (MT 4000),
- Introduction to Topology (MT 4350),
- Number Theory (MT 4550),
- Modern Geometry (MT 4600),
- Complex Analysis (MT 4930).
To satisfy the undergraduate research requirement in mathematics, students must complete two
additional credit hours by either:
- taking the one-credit-hour research course, MT 3990, followed by the one-credit-hour mathematics seminar, MT 4960, or
- taking the two-credit-hour Advanced Physics Laboratory, PH 4215.
(In either case, these two additional credit hours for undergraduate research do not count toward a student's 18 upper division credit hours in mathematics.)
Students must also complete 12 upper-division hours in a related area or areas. Students should consult with their mathematics faculty advisor in selecting courses and in planning their undergraduate research experience as soon as they declare their major. A grade of C or better is required in each upper-division course counted toward fulfillment of the major requirements. (A grade of C- will not satisfy this requirement.)