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Department of Mathematics

Departmental Honors

Students on Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Spring 2025 requirements MATH-HON

The honors program of the Department of Mathematics is designed for students with a wide variety of interests and goals. Honors courses are regularly offered at each academic level. The program includes courses for students who are not majoring in science and mathematics. Honors coursework gives recognizably distinguished preparation to those who wish to apply mathematical methods to other fields. Completion of the honors program coursework offers optimal preparation for graduate study and for a career as a professional mathematician.

Math-S class sizes are typically smaller than their MATH-M counterparts. The curriculum in honors courses differs substantially from the Math-M versions. Honors courses present mathematics with an emphasis on conceptual understanding and on rigorous explanations. Students who excel in Math-M courses and are committed to the study of mathematics are encouraged to try an honors course after consulting with a Mathematics Department advisor.

Requirements

  1. Algebra. One (1) course:
    • MATH-S 303 Honors Course in Linear Algebra
  2. Calculus III. One (1) course:
    • MATH-S 311 Honors Course in Calculus III
  3. Calculus IV. One (1) course:
    • MATH-S 312 Honors Course in Calculus IV
  4. Modern Algebra. One (1) course:
    • MATH-S 403 Honors Course in Modern Algebra I
  5. Analysis I. One (1) course:
    • MATH-S 413 Honors Course in Analysis I
  6. Analysis II. One (1) course:
    • MATH-S 414 Honors Course in Analysis II
    • MATH-S 415 Honors Elementary Complex Variables
  7. 400–499 Level Courses. One of the following:
    • MATH-M Sequence. Six (6) credit hours:
      • Any MATH-M 400–499
    • MATH-S Sequence. Six (6) credit hours:
      • Any MATH-S 400–499
  8. Major GPA. Honors candidates must maintain a GPA of at least 3.500 in all mathematics courses.
  9. College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.300 is required.

Exceptions to and substitutions for honors 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.