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May 19, 2026
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2025-2026 Course Catalog
Mathematics
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The Mathematics program consists of three distinct tracks: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Actuarial Science. All mathematics majors are required to select a track when declaring their major.
All three tracks require the following four courses: MATH 170 (or its equivalent sequence MATH 106 and MATH 166 ), MATH 171 , MATH 211 , and MATH 212 . In addition, all three tracks require a capstone experience. MATH 370 will serve as the capstone experience for most majors. Successful completion of MATH 400-401 (Honors) can serve as an alternative capstone experience, although students who plan to pursue an Honors project are encouraged to take MATH 370 in their junior year. In addition, students must have at least three courses numbered 310-384, 390-399, or 400-401. (One of these three may be MATH 370 .)
In order that students may understand and experience the depth and breadth of mathematics, the department’s major courses (other than the required courses and MATH 370 ) have been grouped into two areas: pure mathematics courses and applied mathematics courses.
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Required Courses in the Major
Current catalog courses in each of these areas are as follows: As special topics or new courses are offered, they will be placed in the appropriate group. Pure Mathematics Courses:
Applied Mathematics Courses:
As special topics or new courses are offered, they will be placed in the appropriate group. Pure Mathematics Track:
In addition to the four required courses and the capstone experience, the Pure Mathematics Track requires five additional courses in Mathematics. One of these courses is a required course, MATH 220 . For the remaining four courses, students in this track will choose three Pure Mathematics Courses and one Applied Mathematics Course. Students in the Pure Mathematics track must also choose two co-requisite courses from the following group of courses: Substitutions for this requirement may be made only with the approval of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department. Applied Mathematics Track:
In addition to the four required courses and the capstone experience, the Applied Mathematics Track requires six additional courses in Mathematics. Two of these courses are required courses, MATH 220 and PHIL 254 . For the remaining four courses, students in this track will choose three Applied Mathematics Courses and one Pure Mathematics Course. Applied Mathematics students must also choose two co-requisite courses from the following group of courses: Substitutions for this requirement may be made only with the approval of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department. Actuarial Science Track:
In addition to the four required courses and the capstone experience, the Actuarial Science Track requires six additional courses in Mathematics; three required courses and three electives numbered 210 or higher. The additional required courses are MATH 231 , MATH 337 and MATH 251 . The three additional electives must include at least one Applied Mathematics Course and at least one Pure Mathematics Course. Actuarial Science students must also take three co-requisite courses, which includes: Substitutions for this requirement may be made only with the approval of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department. And one ECON course chosen from the following group of three courses:
Secondary Education Certification:
Pure Mathematics Track
Students planning to teach mathematics in secondary schools who are interested in the Pure Mathematics Track must complete the following courses: Applied Mathematics Track
Students planning to teach mathematics in secondary schools who are interested in the Applied Mathematics Track must complete the following courses: And one of the following:
Middle Level Education Certification:
Students who are seeking certification in middle level education with a major in mathematics can complete either the Pure or Applied Mathematics Track. Early Childhood Education Certification:
Students who are seeking certification in early childhood education with a major in mathematics should take the Pure Mathematics Track and are required to complete PHYS 111 . The second co-requisite course is waived for these students. Students who are pursuing early childhood teacher certification with a major in mathematics do not need to complete MATH 120 . |
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