Concentrations in Mathematics and Honors
Students majoring in mathematics with a special interest in pure mathematics or statistics can earn formal concentration in these areas by selecting their 300-level electives appropriately and taking one additional course. In particular, those intending to pursue graduate study in mathematics or statistics should plan to complete the relevant concentration. Concentration in Pure Mathematics
- MATH 309 Introduction to Real Analysis II,
- MATH 345 Linear Algebra,
- MATH 346 Modern Algebra, and two of the following:
- MATH 311 Theory of Numbers,
- MATH 333 Topology, and
- MATH 336 Introduction to Complex Analysis.
Concentration in Statistics
- MATH 303 Probability,
- MATH 304 Statistics,
- MATH 305 Linear Statistical Models ,
- MATH 307 Statistical Design of Scientific Studies, and one of the following:
- MATH 309 Introduction to Real Analysis II,
- MATH 345 Linear Algebra, and
- MATH 362 Introduction to Complex Analysis.
Departmental Honors
Students who, by the end of their junior year, have completed MATH 308 or 320 and a total of at least three mathematics courses at the 300 level, and who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.50 both in their mathematics courses and overall are encouraged to apply for departmental honors. If an appropriate mathematics department faculty advisor is available and the student is eligible under the above criteria, then the student can work for departmental honors. To achieve departmental honors, he or she completes at least two half credit semesters of independent study in mathematics (MATH 391), writes an honors thesis under the advisor’s direction, and satisfies all other requirements as put forth by the University Honors Council.
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