Mathematics
Required for the Mathematics Major
- Complete or place out of the calculus sequence:
Mathematics 140, 150, and 160
- One of Mathematics 207, 210, or 220
- One computer science course numbered 110 or above (excluding 170)
- Mathematics 300 and 310
- 24 additional units in mathematics
courses numbered 400 or above
- Completion of an independent study
project in at least one term of the senior year.
- In choosing
courses beyond the core sequence, students should note that certain
advanced courses may be particularly relevant to majors with specific
interests or career goals:
- Pure mathematics: 525, 535, 540, 545, 546,
550, and 560
- Computer science: 420, 515, 525, and 540
- Operations
research: 420, 435, 440, 445, 525, and 550
- Applied mathematics: 400,
415, 420, 435, 445, 535, and 550
- Statistics and actuarial science: 420,
435, 440, 445, and 550
- Engineering: 400, 415, 420, 435, 440, 535, and
550
- Secondary teaching: 525, 530, 535, 545, 550, and 600
Required for the Mathematics Minor
- Calculus through Mathematics 160
- Either Mathematics 210 or Mathematics 220
- Mathematics 300
and Mathematics 310
- 6 units in any one upper-level mathematics
course numbered from 400 to 600, except Mathematics 495
- C average
in the minor
Required for the Interdisciplinary Mathematics-Computer
Science Major
- The core sequence: Mathematics 140, 150, 160, and
Computer Science 150, 250, and 270
- Mathematics 220 and 300
- Computer Science 460, 510, and 515
- 12 additional units in
mathematics courses selected from among Mathematics 310, 420, 525, or
540
- 6 additional units in a computer science course numbered 400
or above
- Completion of an independent study project in at least
one term of the senior year
In choosing electives: Mathematics 420 and
525 are recommended. Computer Science 430 or 440 is recommended for
students considering a technical career or graduate study in computer
science. Computer Science 410 is recommended for those considering
careers in management information science. Physics 220 is recommended
for students considering pre-engineering.
Required for the
Interdisciplinary Mathematics-Economics Major
The mathematics component
of the major is:
- Mathematics 140, 150, 160, 207, 300, and 310
- Either Mathematics 435 or 445 and 6 units in a mathematics course
numbered 400 or above, with 435, 440, 445, or
560 recommended
The economics component of the major is:
- Economics
100 or 120
- Economics 300, 320, and 380
- Any three six-unit
courses numbered between 400 and 580 with Economics 500, 520, and 540
recommended
The interdisciplinary component of the major is:
- Completion of an independent study project that has been approved
by both departments.
- A major must have an advisor in each
department.
