Department of Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements MATHBA
Requirements
The major requires at least 30 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Calculus I. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 211 Calculus I
- MATH-S 211
MATH-M 211 Calculus I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus, and trigonometry as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 027
- Description
- Limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, applications.
- Repeatability
- A student may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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- Calculus II. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 212 Calculus II
- MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
MATH-M 212 Calculus II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 211 or MATH-S 211; or consent of department
- Description
- Techniques of integration (by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions), improper integrals, volume, work, arc length, surface area, infinite series.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120 or MATH-M 212.
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MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 211 or consent of department
- Description
- Includes material of MATH-M 212 and supplemental topics. Designed for students of outstanding ability in mathematics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120, MATH-M 212, or MATH-S 212.
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- Linear Algebra. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 301 Linear Algebra and Applications
- MATH-M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates
- MATH-S 303 Honors Course in Linear Algebra
MATH-M 301 Linear Algebra and Applications
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212; or MATH-M 211 and CSCI-C 241; or MATH-S 211 and CSCI-C 241
- Description
- Solving systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Selection of advanced topics. Applications throughout. Computer used for theory and applications.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303.
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MATH-M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212; or MATH-M 211 and CSCI-C 241; or MATH-S 211 and CSCI-C 241
- Description
- Introduction to the theory of real vector spaces. Coordinate s, linear dependence, bases. Linear transformations and matrix calculus. Determinants and rank. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303.
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MATH-S 303 Honors Course in Linear Algebra
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Description
- Honors version of MATH-M 303. For students with unusual aptitude and motivation.
- Repeatability
- Not open to those who have had MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303.
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- Calculus III. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 311 Calculus III
- MATH-S 311 Honors Course in Calculus III
MATH-M 311 Calculus III
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212
- Description
- Elementary geometry of 2, 3, and n-space; functions of several variables; partial differentiation; minimum and maximum problems; multiple integration.
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MATH-S 311 Honors Course in Calculus III
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 212 or consent of instructor; and MATH M-301, MATH M-303, or MATH S-303
- Description
- Honors version of MATH-M 311, covering geometry of 2, 3, and n-space; functions of several variables; partial differentiation; minimum and maximum problems; and multiple integration. For students with unusual aptitude and motivation.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311.
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- Advanced Electives*. Five (5) additional courses representing at least two of the eight areas of mathematics listed below. Of these, two courses must be a MATH-M or MATH-S course at the 400–499 level. If courses are chosen from only two areas, the MATH-M/MATH-S courses at the 400–499 level must occupy distinct areas:
- Algebra and Number Theory
- MATH-M 353 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH-M 403 Introduction to Modern Algebra I
- MATH-M 404 Introduction to Modern Algebra II
- MATH-M 405 Number Theory
- MATH-M 409 Linear Transformations
- MATH-M 453 Cryptography
- MATH-S 403 Honors Course in Modern Algebra I
- MATH-S 404 Honors Course in Modern Algebra II
- Additional course with approval of the director of undergraduate studies
MATH-M 353 Discrete Mathematics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212 or consent of instructor
- Description
- Covers fundamental topics chosen from enumerative combinatorics and graph theory. Possible topics include permutations, combinations, pigeonhole principle, inclusion-exclusion, generating functions, recurrence relations, Pólya theory, spanning trees, Eulerian paths, Ramsey theory, graph coloring, flow problems, Hamiltonian paths and cycles, electrical networks, random graphs.
MATH-M 403 Introduction to Modern Algebra I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303
- Description
- Study of groups, rings, field extensions, with applications to linear transformations.
MATH-M 404 Introduction to Modern Algebra II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Open only to graduate students
- Description
- Study of groups, rings, field extensions, with applications to linear transformations.
MATH-M 405 Number Theory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212
- Description
- Numbers and their representation, divisibility and factorization, primes and their distribution, number theoretic functions, congruences, primitive roots, diophantine equations, quadratic residues, sums of squares.
MATH-M 409 Linear Transformations
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303
- Description
- The study of linear transformations on a finite dimensional vector space over the complex field. Canonical forms, similarity theory; inner products and diagonalization of normal transformations.
MATH-M 453 Cryptography
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303
- Description
- The course covers encryption and decryption in secure codes. Topics include cryptos and their cryptanalysis, Data Encryption Standard, cryptanalysis, Euclidean algorithm, Chinese remainder theorem, RSA crypto, primality testing, factoring algorithms, EI Gamal crypto, discrete log problem, other public key cryptos, signature schemes, hash functions, key distribution and key agreement.
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MATH-S 403 Honors Course in Modern Algebra I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 303; or consent of instructor
- Notes
- For students of outstanding ability in mathematics
- Description
- Theory of groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and modules.
MATH-S 404 Honors Course in Modern Algebra II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 403; or consent of instructor
- Description
- For students of outstanding ability in mathematics. Theory of groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and modules.
- Analysis
- MATH-M 312 Calculus IV
- MATH-M 413 Introduction to Analysis I
- MATH-M 414 Introduction to Analysis II
- MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications
- MATH-S 312 Honors Course in Calculus IV
- MATH-S 413 Honors Course in Analysis I
- MATH-S 414 Honors Course in Analysis II
- MATH-S 415 Honors Elementary Complex Variables
MATH-M 312 Calculus IV
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311
- Description
- Differential calculus of vector-valued functions, transformation of coordinates, change of variables in multiple integrals. Vector integral calculus: line integrals, Green\'s theorem, surface integrals, Stokes\' theorem. Applications.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 312 or MATH-S 312.
MATH-M 413 Introduction to Analysis I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311
- Description
- Modern theory of real number , limits, functions, sequences and series, Riemann-Stieltjes integral, and special topics.
MATH-M 414 Introduction to Analysis II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 413 or MATH-S 413
- Description
- Continuation of MATH-M 413. Functions of several variables, Taylor series, extreme values. Manifolds in Euclidean space, Implicit Function Theorem, Inverse Function Theorem. Divergence Theorem and other classical theorems of vector calculus. Special topics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 414 or MATH-S 414.
MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 311, MATH-S 311, or consent of instructor
- Description
- Algebra and geometry of complex numbers, elementary functions of a complex variable, power series, integrations, calculus of residues, conformal mapping. Application to physics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 415 or MATH-S 415.
MATH-S 312 Honors Course in Calculus IV
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 311 or consent of instructor
- Description
- For students with unusual aptitude and motivation.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 312 or MATH-S 312.
MATH-S 413 Honors Course in Analysis I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 312; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Differentiable transformations defined on Euclidean space, inverse and implicit function theorems. Lebesgue integration over Euclidean space and transformation of integrals. Exterior algebra, measure and integration on manifolds. Stokes\' theorem. Closed and exact forms.
MATH-S 414 Honors Course in Analysis II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 413; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Differentiable transformations defined on Euclidean space, inverse and implicit function theorems. Lebesgue integration over Euclidean space and transformation of integrals. Exterior algebra, measure and integration on manifolds. Stokes\' theorem. Closed and exact forms.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-S 414 or MATH-M 414.
MATH-S 415 Honors Elementary Complex Variables
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 311; or consent of instructor
- Description
- For students with unusual aptitude and motivation. Algebra and geometry of complex numbers, elementary functions of a complex variable, power series, contour integrals, calculus of residues, conformal mapping.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 415 or MATH-S 415.
- Applied Mathematics
- MATH-M 371 Elementary Computational Methods
- MATH-M 447 Mathematical Models and Applications I
- MATH-M 451
- MATH-M 471 Numerical Analysis I
- MATH-M 472 Numerical Analysis II
MATH-M 371 Elementary Computational Methods
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212
- Description
- Interpolation and approximation of functions, solution of equations, numerical integration and differentiation. Errors, convergence, and stability of the procedures. Students write and use programs applying numerical methods.
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MATH-M 447 Mathematical Models and Applications I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311
- Notes
- P or C: MATH-M 365
- Description
- Formation and study of mathematical models used in the biological, social, and management sciences. Mathematical topics include games, graphs, Markov and Poisson processes, mathematical programming, queues, and equations of growth.
MATH-M 471 Numerical Analysis I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311; and MATH-M 343 or MATH-S 343
- Notes
- Knowledge of a computer language such as FORTRAN, C, C++, etc., is essential for success in this course. Students with other programming backgrounds should consult the instructor
- Description
- Interpolation and approximation of functions, numerical integration and differentiation, solution of nonlinear equations, acceleration and extrapolation, solution of systems of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, initial and boundary value problems for ordinary differential equations, and computer programs applying these numerical methods.
MATH-M 472 Numerical Analysis II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311; and MATH-M 343 or MATH-S 343
- Notes
- Knowledge of a computer language such as FORTRAN, C, C++, etc., is essential for success in this course. Students with other programming backgrounds should consult the instructor.
- Description
- Interpolation and approximation of functions, numerical integration and differentiation, solution of nonlinear equations, acceleration and extrapolation, solution of s of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, initial and boundary value problems for ordinary differential equations, and computer programs applying these numerical methods.
- Differential Equations
- MATH-M 343
- MATH-M 344
- MATH-M 441 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications I
- MATH-M 442 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications II
- MATH-S 343 Honors Course in Differential Equations
- MATH-S 344 Honors Course in Differential Equations II
MATH-M 441 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311; and MATH-M 343 or MATH-S 343
- Notes
- R: MATH-M 312 or MATH-S 312
- Description
- Derivation and methods of solution of classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: heat, wave, and Laplace equations. Separation of variables, Fourier series, Sturm-Liouville theory, special functions, Green\'s functions, Fourier transform, first order equations, characteristics and special topics.
MATH-M 442 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 441
- Description
- Derivation and methods of solution of classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: heat, wave, and Laplace equations. Separation of variables, Fourier series, Sturm-Liouville theory, special functions, Green\'s functions, Fourier transform, first order equations, characteristics and special topics.
MATH-S 343 Honors Course in Differential Equations
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 212 or consent of instructor
- Description
- Introduction, with historical examples, first order ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and applications, second order linear ODEs, linear ODEs of higher order, series solutions to linear ODEs, and numerical methods for ODEs. In addition, some theoretical aspects will be studied in detail such as the Picard existence/uniqueness theorem for initial-value problems, convergence of series solutions, and the matrix exponential exp(tA).
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MATH-S 344 Honors Course in Differential Equations II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212 or MATH-S 212; and MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-S 343
- Description
- Covers the topics of MATH-M 344, in addition to more theoretical material, which may include topics such as the uniqueness theorem for the inversion of the Laplace transform, introduction to the theory of distributions, derivation of the heat and wave equations, eigenvalues of Sturm-Liouville boundary problems, and oscillation theory applied to special functions. Meets with MATH-M 344, and the additional material will be incorporated in weekly homework sets. Exams will include some of this additional material.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 344 or MATH-S 344.
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- Geometry and Topology
- MATH-M 321 Intuitive Topology
- MATH-M 420 Metric Space Topology
- MATH-M 435 Introduction to Differential Geometry
- MATH-M 436 Introduction to Geometries
MATH-M 321 Intuitive Topology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212
- Description
- Intuitive description of topology, including networks and maps, topological equivalence, classification of surfaces, spheres with handles, knot theory, Jordan curve theorem, transformations, and fixed-point theorems.
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MATH-M 420 Metric Space Topology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303
- Description
- Topology of Euclidean and metric spaces. Limits and continuity. Topological properties of metric spaces, including separation properties, connectedness, and compactness. Complete metric spaces. Elementary general topology.
MATH-M 435 Introduction to Differential Geometry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311
- Description
- An introduction to the geometry of curves and surfaces. Topics will include arc length, torsion, Frenet formulae, metrics, curvatures, and classical theorems in these areas.
MATH-M 436 Introduction to Geometries
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303
- Description
- Non-Euclidean geometry, axiom systems. Plane projective geometry, Desarguesian planes, perspectivities, coordinates in the real projective plane. The group of projective transformations and subgeometries corresponding to subgroups. Models for geometries. Circular transformations.
- Logic
- MATH-M 384 Logic
- MATH-M 385 Mathematics from Language
- MATH-M 391 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
- MATH-M 482 Modal Logic
MATH-M 384 Logic
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CSCI-C 241, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303
- Description
- Construction and study of formal mathematical languages. Definitions of, and relationships between, the notions of truth and provability of a formal sentence. Proof systems for logical systems such as propositional logic and syllogistic logic. Soundness, completeness, and decidability.
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MATH-M 385 Mathematics from Language
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, or equivalent
- Description
- Discrete mathematics. Topics in math motivated by linguistics, chosen from formal approaches to syntax and semantics, and from statistical and computational linguistics.
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MATH-M 391 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- (A) MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212; or CSCI-C 241 and MATH-M 211; or CSCI-C 241 and MATH-S 211; and (B) MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303
- Notes
- Recommended for students with insufficient background for 400-level courses and for students in education
- Description
- Elementary logic, techniques of proof, basic set theory, functions, relations, binary operations, number systems, counting. Bridges the gap between elementary and advanced courses.
- Repeatability
- Not open to students who have received credit for MATH-M 403, MATH-M 413, or MATH-M 420.
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MATH-M 482 Modal Logic
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CSCI-C 241, CSCI-H 241, MATH-M 303, MATH-S 303, or MATH-M 384; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Introduction to modal logic with emphasis on systems of modal logic which apply to philosophy and computer science. Includes epistemic logic, temporal logic, deontic logic, and logics for reasoning about space. Covers primarily the semantics of these systems, and secondarily the standard results about them.
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- Mathematics Education and History**
- MATH-M 380 History of Mathematics
- MATH-T 336 Topics in Euclidean Geometry
- MATH-T 403 Modern Algebra for Secondary Teachers
MATH-M 380 History of Mathematics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212
- Description
- Brief study of the development of algebra and trigonometry; practical, demonstrative, and analytic geometry; calculus, famous problems, calculating devices; famous mathematicians and chronological outlines in comparison with outlines in the sciences, history, philosophy, and astronomy.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HPSC-X 380 or MATH-M 380.
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MATH-T 336 Topics in Euclidean Geometry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212
- Description
- A study of the central aspects of two-dimensional Euclidean geometry from historical and axiomatic points of view as well as through hands-on and/or computer-based explorations of geometric concepts and constructions.
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MATH-T 403 Modern Algebra for Secondary Teachers
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 391
- Description
- Introduction to the basic concepts of groups, rings, and fields with an emphasis on the theory of equations as it underlies the basic ideas of high school algebra.
- Probability and Statistics
- MATH-M 365 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- MATH-M 463 Introduction to Probability Theory I
- MATH-M 464 Introduction to Probability Theory II
- MATH-S 463 Honors Course in Probability Theory I
MATH-M 365 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212
- Description
- Elementary concepts of probability and statistics. Combinatorics, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, moments. Statistical inference, point estimation, confidence intervals, test of hypotheses. Applications to social, behavioral, and natural sciences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 360 or MATH-M 365.
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MATH-M 463 Introduction to Probability Theory I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303; and MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311
- Description
- The meaning of probability. Random experiments, conditional probability, independence. Random variables, expected values and standard deviations, moment generating functions. Important discrete and continuous distributions. Poisson processes. Multivariate distributions, basic limit laws such as the central limit theorem.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 463 or MATH-S 463.
MATH-M 464 Introduction to Probability Theory II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 463 or MATH-S 463
- Description
- Conditional distributions and expectation, linear and nonlinear regression; simple stochastic processes: Poisson process, process with independent increments, random walk, Markov chain with finite state space; information theory.
MATH-S 463 Honors Course in Probability Theory I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 303 and MATH-S 311; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Honors version of MATH-M 463. For students of outstanding ability in mathematics.
- Algebra and Number Theory
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Exceptions to major requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Notes
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 42 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required for all courses taken at Indiana University.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.
Subject areas
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- Any ARTH course that carries degree credit
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- Any GER course that carries degree credit
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- Any GNDR course that carries degree credit
- Any HHC course that carries degree credit
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- Any HON course that carries degree credit
- Any HPSC course that carries degree credit
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- Any LATS course that carries degree credit
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- Any LTAM course that carries degree credit
- Any MATH course that carries degree credit
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- Any MEST course that carries degree credit
- Any MLS course that carries degree credit
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