The B.A. in Mathematics, Special Tracks

Within the B.A. in Mathematics, the department suggests the following courses for those with special interests. These are not degree programs, but just recommendations.

Financial Mathematics
Teaching
Mathematical Biology
Actuarial Science

THE B.A. IN MATHEMATICS - Financial Mathematics Track

Foundational Course Requirement:

The following foundational courses or equivalents:

MTH 161 Analysis I
MTH 162 Analysis II
MTH 164 Multidimensional Analysis
MTH 165 Linear Algebra with Differential Equations

Core Course Requirements:

MTH 235 or MTH 173Q Linear Algebra.

One of:

MTH 236 or MTH 236H Introduction to Algebra
MTH 240 or MTH 240H Introduction to Topology

The following five courses:

MTH 201 Introduction to Probability
MTH/STT 202 Introduction to Stochastic Processes
MTH/STT 203 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
MTH 210 Introduction to Financial Mathematics
MTH 265 Functions of a Real Variable I

One of:

MTH 263 Ordinary Differential Equations I
MTH 285 Introduction to Applied Mathematics

The above courses, along with the completion of the Upper Level Writing requirement, suffice for the BA in Mathematics. However, it is strongly recommended that the student take one of the following computer programming courses:

CSC 170 Introductory Computer Science
CSC 171 Computer Programming

For more depth, students are encouraged to take any of the following courses:

MTH 217 Mathematical Modeling in Political Science
ECO 207H Honors Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 209H Honors Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 231 Econometrics
ECO 274 Mathematical Economics
ECO282 Introduction to Positive Political Theory
ECO288 Introduction to Game Theory

THE B.A. IN MATHEMATICS - Teaching Track

Foundational Course Requirement:

The following foundational courses or equivalents:

MTH 161 Analysis I
MTH 162 Analysis II
MTH 164 Multidimensional Analysis
MTH 165 Linear Algebra with Differential Equations

Core Course Requirements:

The following seven courses:

MTH 200 Transition to Higher Mathematics
MTH 201 Introduction to Probability
MTH 230 Introduction to Number Theory
MTH 235 or MTH 173Q Linear Algebra
MTH 236 or MTH 236H Introduction to Algebra
MTH 250 Introduction to Geometry
MTH 265 or MTH 265H Functions of a Real Variable I

At least one course from among the following:

MTH/STT 203 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics or STT 212 Applied Statistics for the Biological and Physical Sciences I
MTH 238 Combinatorics
MTH 300W History of Mathematics I

THE B.A. IN MATHEMATICS - Mathematical Biology Track

Foundational Course Requirement:

The following foundational courses or equivalents:

MTH 161 Analysis I
MTH 162 Analysis II
MTH 164 Multidimensional Analysis
MTH 165 Linear Algebra with Differential Equations

Core Course Requirements:

MTH 235 or MTH 173Q Linear Algebra.

One of:

MTH 236 or MTH 236H Introduction to Algebra
MTH 240 or MTH 240 H Introduction to Topology

The following four courses:

BIO 198 Principles of Genetics
MTH 201 Introduction to Probability
MTH/STT 203 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics or STT 212 Applied Statistics for the Biological and Physical Sciences I
MTH 290 Mathematical Biology

Three of:

MTH 263 Ordinary Differential Equations I
MTH 280 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
MTH 281 Introduction to Fourier Series-Orthogonal Polynomials and Boundary Value Problems
MTH 285 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
BIO 263 Ecology

The above courses (minus BIO 198) and completion of the Upper Level Writing requirement, suffice for the BA in Mathematics. However, the following should also be taken:

CHM 131 Chemical Concepts, Systems, and Practices I
CHM 132 Chemical Concepts, Systems, and Practices I
BIO 110 Principles of Biology I or BIO 112 Perspectives in Biology I
BIO 111 Principles of Biology II or BIO 113 Perspectives in Biology II
BIO 111L Introductory Biology Laboratory or BIO 113L Perspectives in Biology Lab.

THE B.A. IN MATHEMATICS - Actuarial Science Track

Foundational Course Requirement:

The following foundational courses or equivalents:

MTH 161 Analysis I
MTH 162 Analysis II
MTH 164 Multidimensional Analysis
MTH 165 Linear Algebra with Differential Equations

Core Course Requirements:

MTH 235 or MTH 173Q Linear Algebra.

One of:

MTH 236 or MTH 236 H Introduction or Honors Introduction to Algebra
MTH 240 or MTH 240 H Introduction or Honors Introduction to Topology

The following 5 courses:

MTH 201 Introduction to Probability
MTH/STT 203 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
MTH 210 Introduction to Financial Mathematics
MTH 208 Operations Research or MTH 280 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
STT 212 Applied Statistics for the Biological and Physical Sciences I

One of:

STT 216
STT 221
MTH 208 Operations Research
MTH 280 Introduction to Numerical Analysis

The above courses, along with the completion of the Upper Level Writing requirement, suffice for the BA in Mathematics. However, the student will also earn an Actuarial Studies Certificate upon completion of one of the programming courses

CSC 170 Introductory Computer Science or CSC 171 Computer Programming

The following courses are recommended:

ECO 207H Honors Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 209H Honors Intermediate Macroeconomics

Students are also encouraged to seek a summer internship in the field.