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Department of Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Students on Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Spring 2022 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.
  1. Calculus I. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 211 Calculus I
    • MATH-S 211 Honors Calculus I
  2. Calculus II. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 212 Calculus II
    • MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
  3. 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
  4. Calculus III. One (1) course:
    • MATH-M 311 Calculus III
    • MATH-S 311 Honors Course in Calculus III
  5. Advanced Electives. Five (5) courses from at least two (2) different areas
    1. 400–499 Level Requirement. Two (2) courses:
      • 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 The Mathematics of Finance
        • 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
      • Additional course with approval of the director of undergraduate studies
    2. Advanced Electives. Three (3) additional courses:
      • 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-S 403 Honors Course in Modern Algebra I
        • MATH-S 404 Honors Course in Modern Algebra II
      • Analysis
        • MATH-M 312 Calculus IV
        • MATH-S 312 Honors Course in 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 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 The Mathematics of Finance
        • MATH-M 471 Numerical Analysis I
        • MATH-M 472 Numerical Analysis II
      • Differential Equations
        • MATH-M 343 Introduction to Differential Equations with Applications I
        • MATH-M 344 Introduction to Differential Equations with Applications II
        • MATH-S 343 Honors Course in Differential Equations
        • MATH-S 344 Honors Course in Differential Equations II
        • 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 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
  6. 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.
    5. 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

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 MATH subject 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
Exclusions

The following courses cannot be applied toward major requirements or the College Breadth requirement:

  • MATH-E 201 Linear Algebra for Data Science
  • MATH-E 265 Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Data Science
  • MATH-E 449 Advanced Undergraduate Engineering Mathematical Methods
  • MATH-D 116 Introduction to Finite Mathematics I
  • MATH-D 117 Introduction to Finite Mathematics II
  • MATH-J 110 Introductory Problem Solving
  • MATH-J 111 Introduction to College Mathematics I
  • MATH-J 112 Introduction to College Mathematics II
  • MATH-J 113 Introduction to Calculus with Applications
  • MATH-M 106 The Mathematics of Decision and Beauty
  • MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
  • MATH-M 125 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
  • MATH-M 126 Trigonometric Functions
  • MATH-M 127 Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry
  • MATH-M 330 Exploring Mathematical Ideas
  • MATH-S 118 Honors Finite Mathematics
  • MATH-T 101 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
  • MATH-T 103 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III
  • MATH-V 118 Finite Mathematics with Applications
  • MATH-V 119 Applied Brief Calculus I
  • MATH-X 170 Service Learning in Mathematics: Community Outreach
  • 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
    • MATH-Y 201
  • May be repeated once with approval of Department of Mathematics for a maximum of 6 credit hours:
    • MATH-X 373 Internship in Professional Practice
    • MATH-Y 398
  • May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours:
    • MATH-M 295
    • 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.