Sample Mathematics Major Programs

Listed below are some possibilities for a curriculum of mathematics and mathematics-related courses for students majoring in mathematics. There are many other possibilities and variations, and so these sample programs are listed primarily to stimulate careful planning and consultation with the major advisor. Mathematics majors interested in a double major with Computer Science should also consult Professor Keshav Pingali; those interested in a double major with Economics should consult Professor Thomas Lyons.

For Graduate School in Mathematics

Prerequisite Courses: MATH 111-122-223-224

Major Courses:

1. COM S 100
2. MATH 433-434
3. MATH 413-414
4. Mathematics Concentration: (i) MATH 401, 453-454, 471; (ii) PHYS 207-208

For Emphasis on Applied Mathematics (suitable for many technical careers)

Prerequisite Courses: MATH 191-192-293-294

Major Courses:

1. COM S 100
2. MATH 431 and 336
3. two of MATH 321, 420, 422
4. Mathematics Concentration: (i) MATH 471-472, any 2 of MATH 425, 428, 441, 442, 454; (ii) COM S 211

For Emphasis on Computer Science

Prerequisite Courses: MATH 111-122-221-222 (or MATH 191-192-293-294)

Major Courses:

1. COM S 100
2. MATH 431 and 336
3. MATH 420-422
4. Computer Science Concentration: (iii) at least one of MATH 441, 442, 471, 486; (iv) COM S 381, 400, 411, 482

For Emphasis on Operations Research

Prerequisite Courses: MATH 111-122-221-222 (or MATH 191-192-293-294)

Major Courses:

1. COM S 100
2. two of MATH 431, 432, 336
3. MATH 321 or 420, and MATH 422
4. Operations Research Concentration: (xii) MATH 471-472; (xiii) OR&IE 320, 321, and at least one of OR&IE 431, 432, 435, 462

For Emphasis on Mathematical Economics

Prerequisite Courses: MATH 111-122-221-222

Major Courses:

1. COM S 100
2. two of MATH 431, 432, 332, 336 (Note that MATH 332 and 336 cannot both be taken for credit.)
3. MATH 311 and 418
4. Economics Concentration: (v) MATH 471-472; (vi) ECON 320, 467 or 756, 609

A mathematically richer program can be obtained by replacing MATH 311 and 418 by MATH 413-414 (requirement 2) and taking ECON 609-610 and 717 (requirement 4(vi)).

For Pre-professional Programs (e.g., Pre-law, Pre-med, Pre-business)

Prerequisite Courses: MATH 111-122-221-222

Major Courses:

1. COM S 100
2. MATH 431 and MATH 332 or 336
3. MATH 321 or 311, and MATH 422 or 418
4. Mathematics Concentration: (i) MATH 356, 471-472, and any one of MATH 441, 442, 481; (ii) COM S 211

For Teacher Education in Mathematics

Prerequisite Courses: MATH 111-122-221-222

Major Courses:

1. COM S 100
2. two of MATH 431, 432, 332, 336 (Note that MATH 332 and 336 cannot both be taken for credit.)
3. MATH 311 and 418
4. Mathematics Concentration: (i) MATH 403, 408, 451, 471 or 356; (ii) COM S 211

Last modified: January 24, 2005