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Department of Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Program I (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics)

Students on Summer 2019, Fall 2019, or Spring 2020 requirements MATHBS1

Requirements

The major requires at least 39 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
  1. Linear Algebra. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates
    • MATH-S 303 Honors Course in Linear Algebra
  2. Calculus III. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 311 Calculus III
    • MATH-S 311 Honors Course in Calculus III
  3. Calculus IV. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 312 Calculus IV
    • MATH-S 312 Honors Course in Calculus IV
  4. Differential Equations or Probability and Statistics. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 343
    • MATH-M 365 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
    • MATH-S 343 Honors Course in Differential Equations
  5. Analysis I. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 413 Introduction to Analysis I
    • MATH-S 413 Honors Course in Analysis I
  6. Analysis II. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 414 Introduction to Analysis II
    • MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications
    • MATH-S 414 Honors Course in Analysis II
    • MATH-S 415 Honors Elementary Complex Variables
  7. Modern Algebra I. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 403 Introduction to Modern Algebra I
    • MATH-S 403 Honors Course in Modern Algebra I
  8. Modern Algebra II. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 404 Introduction to Modern Algebra II
    • MATH-M 405 Number Theory
    • MATH-M 409 Linear Transformations
    • MATH-M 453 Cryptography
    • MATH-S 404 Honors Course in Modern Algebra II
  9. Electives. Additional courses, including at least two (2) courses at the 400–599 level excluding MATH-M 491. MATH-M 490 may be used with the approval of the director of undergraduate studies.
  10. Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
    1. 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.
    2. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
    3. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.