Department of Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Program II (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics)
Students on Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or Spring 2024 requirements MATHBS2
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics students study in depth the complex relationships between ideas in mathematics. This degree provides rigorous in-depth training in related areas such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, cognitive science, computer science, economics, finance, geology, or physics.
Requirements
The major requires at least 33 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- 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
- Calculus IV. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 312 Calculus IV
- MATH-S 312 Honors Course in Calculus IV
- Introduction to Differential Equations with Applications I. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 343
- MATH-S 343 Honors Course in Differential Equations
- Introduction to Differential Equations with Applications II. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 344
- MATH-S 344 Honors Course in Differential Equations II
- Analysis I. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 413 Introduction to Analysis I
- MATH-S 413 Honors Course in Analysis I
- 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
- Applied Mathematics Courses. At least two (2) courses:
- MATH-M 441 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications I
- MATH-M 442 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications II
- MATH-M 451 The Mathematics of Finance
- MATH-M 463 Introduction to Probability Theory I
- MATH-M 464 Introduction to Probability Theory II
- MATH-M 471 Numerical Analysis I
- MATH-M 472 Numerical Analysis II
- Addenda requirements*.
- Computer Science**. One (1) course:
- CSCI-A 201 Introduction to Programming I
- CSCI-H 200 Introduction to Computers and Programming, Honors
- CSCI-C 200 Introduction to Computers and Programming
- CSCI-C 211 Introduction to Computer Science
- CSCI-H 211 Introduction to Computer Science-Honors
- Outside Focal Area. Nine (9) credit hours, approved by the Mathematics department, in one (1) of the following disciplines:
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Science
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Physics
- Statistics
- Other departments with approval
- Computer Science**. One (1) course:
- 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.
Notes
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 200–499 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 200–499 level with the
Exclusions
The following courses cannot be applied toward major requirements:
- Any MATH-E 100–499
- Any MATH-K 100–499
- MATH-M 330 Exploring Mathematical Ideas
- MATH-M 333
- MATH-M 347 Discrete Mathematics
Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to the minimum credit hours required in the major:
- 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 (MATHBA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics (MATHECONBA)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (MATHBS)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Program I (MATHBS1)
- 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 Science 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 36 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
- Diversity in the United States: 1 course
- Global Civilizations and Cultures: Not required
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the first 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.