Advice For Math Majors
- Meet with an advisor every semester for advice about classes and degree requirements. Students should bring a completed MAP Template to the meetings with their advisor. Visit our Department Advisors page to find advisors who can help you plan and answer any questions you may have about your degree in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics.
- Get started on the Calculus sequence immediately. Refer to the prerequisite chart to be sure you are eligible to take Calculus I (unless you have tested into Calculus I through one of the accepted placement exams).
- Don't delay in meeting with a tutor if necessary. Tutoring Services are offered in the Student Success Center. Visit their University Tutoring page for more information on their hours, subject schedules or how to make an appointment to meet with a tutor.
- Get through the common Math/Stats core courses efficiently and early to avoid delay in graduation.
- Taking Math 2287 before Math 3326 is strongly encouraged.
- Taking Math 4406 before Math 4407 is recommended.
- Take at most three math classes per semester.
- Take one senior-level sequence before your senior year.
- If you are interested in applied math, recommended courses are Math 3362, 4421-2, 4441-2, 4450-1 and 4465. It is also recommended that you take some Biology (Biol 1101 + 1101L meet Goal 4) and Physics courses (Phys 2211-2 + 1113-4 meets Goal 5).
- If you are interested in applying to graduate school in mathematics, Math 3362, 4423-4, and 4407-8 are recommended.
- If you want to get a job in the industry, take 4400-level statistics and English 3307 (Professional and Technical Writing).
Sample Course of Study (This is only a sample; variations are possible.)
Freshman Year |
Sophomore Year |
Junior Year |
Senior Year |
|
Fall Term |
Math 1170 |
Math 2275 Math 2287 |
Math 4423 or 4407 Math 3352 or 3362 |
Math 4407 or 4423 Math 4441 or 4450 |
Spring Term |
Math 1175 Math 2240 Engr 1165-6 |
Math 3326 Math 3360 |
Math 4424 or 4408 |
Math 4408 or 4424 Math 4442 or 4451 |