Mathematics - Mathematics Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)

Major Requirements
MATH 200MATHEMATICS: FORM AND FUNCTION1
MATH 253CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I 5
MATH 254CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II4
MATH 255CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III4
MATH 280DISCRETE MATHEMATICS3
MATH 301INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS3
MATH 355MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA3
MATH 452INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT ALGEBRA3
Select from the following: 112
MATH 281
PUTNAM COMPETITION AND PROBLEM SOLVING
MATH 375
HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS
MATH 498R
INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH 2
STAT 498R
INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH 2
Abstract Thinking
MATH 333
EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY
MATH 417
NUMBER THEORY
MATH 431
TOPOLOGY
MATH 433
NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY
MATH 450
GRAPH THEORY
MATH 453
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA
MATH 463
COMPLEX VARIABLES
MATH 464
ADVANCED CALCULUS
Mathematical Modeling
MATH 361
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MATH 381
MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND SIMULATION
MATH 450
GRAPH THEORY
MATH 458
APPLIED MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
MATH 459
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MATH 463
COMPLEX VARIABLES
MATH 471
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
MATH 474
DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS & CHAOS
Statistics and Probability
MATH 343
APPLIED PROBABILITY THEORY
MATH 442
MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS
STAT 263
INTRODUCTION TO R
STAT 342
APPLIED STATISTICS
STAT 362
APPLIED NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS
STAT 420
APPLIED REGRESSION ANALYSIS
STAT 423
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE
STAT 430
SAMPLING, DESIGN, AND ANALYSIS OF SURVEY DATA
STAT 440
STATISTICAL LEARNING FOR DATA SCIENCE
STAT 445
APPLIED MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS
Total Units38
1

Categories are given for informational purposes only. There is no distributional requirement.

2

No more than 3 units of Independent Study - Undergraduate Research (MATH 498R or STAT 498R) may be used in the major.

Unique Requirements
Select one from:3
COMPSCI 170
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON PROGRAMMING
COMPSCI 172
INTRODUCTION TO JAVA
COMPSCI 174
INTRODUCTION TO C++
Select one from:3
ENGLISH 370
ADVANCED COMPOSITION
PWP 371
WRITING IN THE SCIENCES
PWP 372
TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Total Units6

Four-Year Plan: This four-year plan outlines a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that this plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.  

Mathematics (BS)

First Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
MATH 2535MATH 2001
ENGLISH 10113MATH 2544
Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H)3MATH 3553
CORE 1303ENGLISH 1023
INTRAUNV 1041CORE 120 or 1403
 PEGNRL 1921
 15 15
Second Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
MATH 2554MATH 3013
MATH 2803COMPSCI 170, 172, or 1743
COMM 1103Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S)3
CORE 1103Lab Science (NSWL) Course4-5
Minor Course23 
 16 13-14
Third Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
MATH 4523Mathematics or Statistics 300/400 Elective3
Mathematics or Statistics 300/400 Elective3BS Requirement Lab Science (NSWL) Course34-5
ENGLISH 370 or PWP 3723CORE 3903
Minor Course3Minor Course3
Minor Course 3Minor Course3
 15 16-17
Fourth Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
Mathematics or Statistics 300/400 Elective3Mathematics or Statistics 300/400 Elective3
U.S Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV)3 Minor Course3
Minor Course3Electives to total 120 (if needed)9
Minor Course3 
Elective Course3 
 15 15
Total Units: 120-122
1

The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.  

2

This program requires a minor.  Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.  

3

This program may also be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences, but will require additional coursework. The BA degree emphasizes preparation in the arts, world languages, humanities and social sciences. 

First Year: Participating in a university-sponsored club, such as the Student Math Association, is strongly encouraged. Involvement in a club or activity will help you develop interpersonal and leadership skills and add to your resume.

Additionally, many math majors are ready to tutor after their first year and can be employed through the Student Success Center to tutor students in Quantitative Reasoning, College Algebra, or Calculus I. On-campus tutoring helps students develop technical communication skills.

Second Year: The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.            

Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.

Third Year: If you enjoyed Undergraduate research with faculty members, you might consider applying for summer programs through other institutions, called Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs). These programs typically require applications due in the winter. You might also consider taking MATH 281 Putnam Competition and Problem Solving to help prepare you for the prestigious W. L. Putnam Exam given each December. MATH 281 counts for an elective mathematics credit.

Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.

Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.