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Department of Mathematics

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

Students on Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Spring 2022 requirements MATHBS1

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics students study in depth the complex relationships between ideas in mathematics. This degree provides rigorous in-depth training suitable for graduate programs in mathematics.

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.
    1. 400–599 Level Electives. At least two (2) additional courses:
      • Any MATH-M 400–499 except MATH-M 403; MATH-M 413; MATH-M 490
      • MATH-M 490 Problem Seminar (Departmental consent required)
      • Any MATH-S 400–499 except MATH-S 403; MATH-S 413; MATH-S 499
      • MATH-S 499 Reading for Honors Departmental consent required
      • MATH 500-599 (graduate level) course with approval from the Director of Undergraduate Studies
    2. 300–599 Level Electives. Additional courses, as needed, to complete remaining requirements:
      • Additional courses from the 400-599 Level Electives list
      • Any MATH-M 300–399 except MATH-M 303; MATH-M 311; MATH-M 312
      • Any MATH-S 300–399 except MATH-S 303; MATH-S 311; MATH-S 312
      • Any MATH-X 300–399
  10. Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
    4. 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.