Department of Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Students on Summer 2020, Fall 2020, or Spring 2021 requirements MATHBA
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics is for a student who likes to be challenged; enjoys solving puzzles; has other interests and talents outside of math; desires flexibility and choice in major requirements; has strong analytical skills and wants to develop them further; and wants to keep options open for a variety of career fields.
Students choosing this major should carefully consider the different types of courses available and how different areas of math may complement her/his interests and goals. Math B.A. majors take courses in at least two areas (see "coursework" below). Math B.A. majors gain general analytical and problem-solving skills that are both useful and marketable. They also gain a broad perspective of the power and beauty of mathematics.
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
- Calculus II. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 212 Calculus II
- MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
- 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
- Calculus III. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 311 Calculus III
- MATH-S 311 Honors Course in Calculus III
- Advanced Electives. Five (5) courses from at least two (2) different 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Logic
- MATH-M 384 Logic
- MATH-M 385 Mathematics from Language
- MATH-M 391 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
- MATH-M 482 Modal Logic
- 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
- 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
- Additional course with approval of the director of undergraduate studies
- Algebra and Number Theory
- 400–499 Level Requirement. Two (2) courses from at least two (2) different areas:
- Algebra and Number Theory
- 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-S 403 Honors Course in Modern Algebra I
- MATH-S 404 Honors Course in Modern Algebra II
- Analysis
- MATH-M 413 Introduction to Analysis I
- MATH-M 414 Introduction to Analysis II
- MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications
- MATH-S 413 Honors Course in Analysis I
- MATH-S 414 Honors Course in Analysis II
- MATH-S 415 Honors Elementary Complex Variables
- Applied Mathematics
- MATH-M 447 Mathematical Models and Applications I
- MATH-M 451
- MATH-M 471 Numerical Analysis I
- MATH-M 472 Numerical Analysis II
- Differential Equations
- MATH-M 441 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications I
- MATH-M 442 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications II
- Geometry and Topology
- MATH-M 420 Metric Space Topology
- MATH-M 435 Introduction to Differential Geometry
- MATH-M 436 Introduction to Geometries
- Logic
- MATH-M 482 Modal Logic
- Mathematics Education and History
- MATH-T 403 Modern Algebra for Secondary Teachers
- 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
- Algebra and Number Theory
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Major GPA. 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.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. 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.
- College Breadth. At least 58 credit hours must be completed in courses from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines outside of the major area.
Major Area Courses
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Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
MATHsubject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
Exclusions
The following courses cannot be applied toward major requirements or the College Breadth requirement:
- Any MATH-A 100–199
- Any MATH-B 100–199
- Any MATH-D 100–199
- Any MATH-E 100–499
- Any MATH-J 100–199
- Any MATH-K 100–499
- Any MATH-M 100–199 except MATH-M 119; MATH-M 120
- MATH-M 330 Exploring Mathematical Ideas
- Any MATH-S 100–199
- Any MATH-T 100–199
- Any MATH-V 100–199
- Any MATH-X 100–199
- MATH-X 373 Internship in Professional Practice
Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to the minimum credit hours required in the major:
- Only three credit hours may apply toward major:
- MATH-M 380 History of Mathematics
- MATH-T 336 Topics in Euclidean Geometry
- MATH-T 403 Modern Algebra for Secondary Teachers
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours:
- MATH-X 170 Service Learning in Mathematics: Community Outreach
- May be repeated once with approval of Department of Mathematics for a maximum of 6 credit hours:
- MATH-X 373 Internship in Professional Practice
- May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours:
- MATH-X 390 Readings and Research
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics (ECONMATHBA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics (MATHECONBA)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (MATHBS)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Program I (MATHBS1)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Program II (MATHBS2)
- Minor in Mathematics (MATHMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
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 College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- 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.