Mathematics Major (MHLJ)

The General Mathematics Option is a flexible program that may be combined with minors in diverse areas such as physics in the natural sciences, economics in the social sciences, or even be used as a base for law school. This option also serves as excellent preparation for graduate study in mathematics. A student in this program should develop, in addition to a broad background in mathematics, an ability for communicating mathematics and for rigorous logical thinking.

Core (12 hours)

MATH 2300 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours

Select Either:

MATH 1220 - Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
or
MATH 1700 - Calculus I, Science and Engineering Credits: 4 hours

Select Either:

MATH 1230 - Calculus II Credits: 4 hours
or
MATH 1710 - Calculus II, Science and Engineering Credits: 4 hours

Required (17 to 18 hours)

MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 3140 - Mathematical Proofs Credits: 3 hours
MATH 3300 - Modern Algebra I Credits: 4 hours
MATH 4400 - Graphs and Mathematical Models Credits: 3 hours

Select Either:

MATH 5070 - Numerical Analysis I Credits: 3 hours
or
MATH 5700 - Advanced Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
(MATH 5700 is strongly recommended for those planning on graduate school mathematics.)

Electives

(Three electives are required. At least one of the three electives must be at the 4000-level or higher.)

MATH 3400 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry Credits: 3 hours
MATH 3740 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 4020 - Mathematical Modeling Credits: 3 hours
MATH 4080 - Linear Programming Credits: 3 hours
MATH 4300 - Modern Algebra II Credits: 3 hours
MATH 4900 - Topics in Mathematics Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5070 - Numerical Analysis I Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5100 - Applied Matrix Algebra Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5220 - Introduction to Topology Credits: 4 hours
MATH 5270 - Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5300 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5710 - Advanced Calculus II Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5720 - Vector Calculus and Complex Variables Credits: 4 hours
MATH 5740 - Advanced Differential Equations Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5800 - Number Theory Credits: 3 hours
STAT 3620 - Probability Credits: 3 hours
STAT 3640 - Foundations of Data Analysis Credits: 4 hours

Note:

Those planning to attend graduate school in mathematics should elect theoretical courses such as:

MATH 4300 - Modern Algebra II Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5220 - Introduction to Topology Credits: 4 hours
MATH 5300 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5700 - Advanced Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
MATH 5710 - Advanced Calculus II Credits: 3 hours
MATH 5800 - Number Theory Credits: 3 hours

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the General Mathematics option will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing requirement by successfully completing:

MATH 3140 - Mathematical Proofs Credits: 3 hours