Pure Mathematics Concentration
Mathematics is an intriguing discipline even without regard to applications outside mathematics, and pure mathematics emphasizes fundamental ideas in mathematics itself. The study of pure mathematics can also be excellent preparation for graduate study in all areas of mathematics and statistics, as well as being good pre-professional training for students wanting eventually to end up in law, medicine, or other professions.
Suggested Schedule:
SEMESTER 1
- MATH 1512 Calculus I (4)
SEMESTER 2
- MATH 1522 Calculus II (4)
SEMESTER 3
- MATH 2531 Calculus III (4)
- MATH 327 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking and Discrete Structures (3)
SEMESTER 4
- MATH 321 Linear Algebra (3)
- MATH 313 Complex Variables (3)
SEMESTER 5
- MATH 322 Modern Algebra (3)
- MATH 401 Advanced Calculus (4)
SEMESTER 6
- MATH 402 Advanced Calculus II (3)
- MATH 300+ Elective (3)
SEMESTER 7
- Upper MATH Division Elective (3)***
SEMESTER 8
- Upper MATH Division Elective (3)***
**List of Upper MATH Division Electives. Select two courses from the following list, in consultation with your advisor:
- MATH 319 – Theory of Numbers (spring only);
- MATH 421 – Modern Algebra II (spring only);
- MATH 431 – Introduction to Topology (fall only);
- MATH 439 – Topics in Mathematics (offered upon demand);
- MATH 441 – Probability (fall only);
- MATH 462 – Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (fall only);
- MATH 472 – Fourier Analysis and Wavelets (alternate springs only)
