Mathematics, (BA or BS)

The mathematics major is designed for students who are interested in employment in government or industry, who plan to attend graduate or professional school, or who plan to teach. There are two different tracks to choose from in the mathematics major, the pure math track, or the applied math track.

Mathematics Core Requirements (required for all math majors)

MA 106 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 Min Units: 4
MA 107 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 Min Units: 4
MA 208 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3 Min Units: 4
MA 200 - Introduction to Proofs Min Units: 3
MA 310 - Linear Algebra Min Units: 3
MA 497 - Mathematics Capstone Min Units: 3 *
MA 498 - Mathematics Thesis Min Units: 1 *
CS 142 - Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Min Units: 3
* This requirement is for students who matriculated starting fall 2023. All requirements listed above are for the mathematics major. Students must still complete the College and University core requirements

Pure Math Track

MA 205 - Discrete Mathematics Min Units: 3
MA 330 - Complex Analysis Min Units: 3
MA 412 - Algebra: Groups Min Units: 3
MA 426 - Analysis: Theory of Calculus Min Units: 3
Choose one or more:
MA 413 - Algebra: Rings and Fields Min Units: 3
MA 427 - Analysis: Lebesgue Integration Min Units: 3
Electives:

3 - 300 level and above math course electives chosen from MA 301 , MA 305 , MA473, courses numbered between MA311-MA399, or courses numbered MA413-428.

Applied Mathematics Track

Required Courses

MA 334 - Differential Equations Min Units: 3
MA 359 - Probability and Statistics Min Units: 3
OR
MA 162 - Elementary Statistics Min Units: 3
AND
MA 360 - Probability Theory 1 Min Units: 3
Two 300+ electives
Algebra (choose one):
MA 412 - Algebra: Groups Min Units: 3
MA 413 - Algebra: Rings and Fields Min Units: 3
Analysis (choose one):
MA 426 - Analysis: Theory of Calculus Min Units: 3
MA 427 - Analysis: Lebesgue Integration Min Units: 3
MA 428 - Analysis: Calculus on Manifolds Min Units: 3
Applied (choose two):
MA 365 - Numerical Analysis Min Units: 3
MA 337 - Applied Dynamics and Stability Theory Min Units: 3
MA 396 - Operations Research Min Units: 3

Track Electives (2 courses)

AS 312 - Astrophysics 2 Min Units: 3
CH 321 - Analytical Chemistry 1 Min Units: 4
CH 371 - Physical Chemistry I Min Units: 3
CH 472 - Physical Chemistry II Min Units: 3
CS 351 - Algorithms Min Units: 3
CS 451 - Theory of Computation Min Units: 3
CS 458 - Introduction to Cryptography and Cryptanalysis Min Units: 3
EC 354 - Intermediate Microeconomics Min Units: 3
EC 462 - Mathematical Economics Min Units: 3
EC 464 - Quantitative Methods: Econometrics Min Units: 3
FN 340 - Corporate Finance Min Units: 3
FN 342 - Financial Statement Analysis Min Units: 3
MA 362 - Linear Regression and Time Series Min Units: 3
MA 363 - Probability Theory 2 Min Units: 3
MA 364 - Design of Experiments Min Units: 3
MA 369 - Multivariate Statistical Methods Min Units: 3
MA 372 - Loss Models Min Units: 3
MA 395 - Financial Mathematics Min Units: 3
MA 397 - Actuarial Mathematics 1 Min Units: 3
MA 398 - Actuarial Mathematics 2 Min Units: 3
MA 399 - Financial Derivatives Min Units: 3
MA 413 - Algebra: Rings and Fields Min Units: 3
MA 427 - Analysis: Lebesgue Integration Min Units: 3
MA 428 - Analysis: Calculus on Manifolds Min Units: 3
MA 467 - Nonparametric Statistical Methods Min Units: 3
MA 468 - Predictive Analytics and Data Mining Min Units: 3
MA 469 - Advanced Statistical Computing Min Units: 3
PH 303 - Electromagnetic Waves and Optics Min Units: 4
PH 321 - Intermediate Classical Mechanics Min Units: 4
PH 325 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics Min Units: 4
PH 331 - Electromagnetic Theory Min Units: 4
PH 421 - Quantum Theory Min Units: 4
PH 422 - Quantum Theory II Min Units: 4
PH 427 - General Relativity and Gravity I Min Units: 3
PH 315 - Mathematical Methods for Physics Min Units: 4
PH 461 - Computational Physics Min Units: 3
PL 310 - Symbolic Logic Min Units: 3
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