Course Planning

Math Major - Planning

Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this overview of the Academic Program and refer to the Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of 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.

Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year

Calculus I (MATH 130)

Calculus II (MATH 140)

Sophomore

Linear Algebra (MATH 270)

Multivariable Calculus (MATH 230)

Intro to Adv. Math. (MATH 300)

0 – 2 Mathematics major electives

Junior

Co-op

1 – 2 Mathematics major electives

Senior

Whichever 2-course sequence is offered:

  • Algebra (MATH 320) with Seminar in Algebra (MATH 420)
  • Real Analysis (MATH 350) with Seminar in Analysis (MATH 450)

1 – 3 remaining Mathematics major electives

*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.

Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year

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Sophomore

Calculus I (MATH 130)

Calculus II (MATH 140)

Discrete Math (MATH 240)

Junior

Co-op

Intro to Adv. Math. (MATH 300)

Multivariable Calculus (MATH 230)

1 Mathematics major elective

Senior

Linear Algebra (MATH 270)

Whichever 2-course sequence is offered:

  • Algebra (MATH 320) with Seminar in Algebra (MATH 420)
  • Real Analysis (MATH 350) with Seminar in Analysis (MATH 450)

2 remaining Mathematics major electives

*Many upper-level Mathematics courses are offered every other year. Please plan accordingly.