Mathematics Major

NSM PEAK

38-40 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)

Major Requirements

Complete the Mathematics-Physics Core (19 credits):

MAT-175	Single Variable Calculus	4 credits
MAT-275	Multivariable Calculus	4 credits
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MAT-280	Introduction to Proof: Number Theory	1 credit
-	or
MAT-281	Introduction to Proof: Combinatorics	1 credit
-	or
MAT-282	Introduction to Proof: Sets & Functions	1 credit
-	or
MAT-283	Introduction to Proof: Logic	1 credit
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CSC-150	Computer Science I: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming	3 credits
PHY-271	Analytical Physics I	4 credits
PHY-271L	Analytical Physics I Lab	1 credit
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MAT-199	Math & Physics Colloquium	0.5 credits
-	and/or
PHY-199	Math & Physics Colloquium	0.5 credits

MAT-175: Depending on placement, completion of MAT-150 Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach may be required prior to enrolling in MAT-175

MAT-199, PHY-199: 2 Semesters at 0.5 credit each

Complete any two of the following advanced courses in modern axiomatic mathematics (6 credits):

MAT-431	Complex Analysis	3 credits
MAT-441	Topology	3 credits
MAT-451	Real Analysis	3 credits
MAT-461	Abstract Algebra	3 credits

Complete upper-division elective coursework in Mathematics (12 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 requirements.

Complete an independent study in Mathematics:

MAT-494

Independent Study

1-3 credits

Students interested in graduate work in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take the following courses:

MAT-451	Real Analysis	3 credits
MAT-461	Abstract Algebra	3 credits

Mathematics Majors may not minor in Mathematics nor major in Mathematics-Physics or Mathematics-Computer Science.