The course planning advice here is limited to completing this major which is just one piece of the overall Hendrix College degree requirements. For a full description of degree requirements see the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical plan for the 11 courses in the mathematics major. The senior seminar (Math 497) is non-credit bearing. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
Calculus I (MATH 130) |
Calculus II (MATH 140) |
| Sophomore |
Linear Algebra (MATH 270) |
Intro to Adv. Math. (MATH 290) |
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1 – 2 Mathematics major electives |
| Junior |
One of the following 2-course sequence (might wait until senior year):
- Algebra (MATH 320) with Seminar in Algebra (MATH 420)
- Real Analysis (MATH 350) with Seminar in Analy. (MATH 450)
1 – 2 mathematics major electives |
| Senior |
Senior Seminar (MATH 497)
Unless already completed - one 2-course sequence
- Algebra (MATH 320) with Seminar in Algebra (MATH 420)
- Real Analysis (MATH 350) with Seminar in Analy. (MATH 450)
1 – 3 remaining mathematics major electives |
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*Many upper-level Mathematics courses are offered every other year. Please plan accordingly. |
Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
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| Sophomore |
Calculus II (MATH 140)
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| Junior |
Linear Algebra (MATH 270) |
Intro to Adv. Math. (MATH 290)
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2 - 3 Mathematics major electives
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| Senior |
Senior Seminar (MATH 497)
One of the following 2-course sequences:
- Algebra (MATH 320) with Seminar in Algebra (MATH 420)
- Real Analysis (MATH 350) with Seminar in Analy. (MATH 450)
2 – 3 remaining mathematics major electives
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*Many upper-level Mathematics courses are offered every other year. Please plan accordingly.
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Capstone Comments: The Senior Capstone Experience for the mathematics major consists of an undergraduate research portfolio, an oral presentation, and two semesters of the non-credit Senior Seminar (MATH 497).