Professors Jayne, Lins; Associate Professors Loeb, Strayer; Assistant Professors Domel-White, Machacek, Rennie, Tolley.
Chair: Sarah Loeb
Students may choose one of three majors in the discipline of mathematics: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematical Computer Science. A major in Mathematics or Mathematical Computer Science requires at least 11 courses. A major in Applied Mathematics requires at least 10 courses.
All students majoring in either Mathematics or Applied Mathematics must complete Mathematics 141, 142, 231, 242, 254.
In addition, a major in Applied Mathematics requires Mathematics 222, 421, Computer Science 261 as well as two electives in Mathematics at the 200-level or higher. At least one of these electives must be at the 400-level. Computer Science 262 may be substituted for the other Mathematics elective.
A major in Mathematics requires Mathematics 431, 441, two electives at the 200-level or higher, and two additional electives at the 300-level or above. One elective may be Computer Science 261.
A major in Mathematical Computer Science requires: Computer Science 261, 262, 460, 461, Mathematics 141, 142, 231, 254, and three additional elective courses. The electives may include Mathematics 222, 243, Physics 220, or any 300-level or higher Computer Science or Mathematics courses. At least one of the electives must be at the 300-level or higher.
The department recommends that students who intend to pursue a career in engineering complete a major in either Mathematics or Applied Mathematics; it is recommended that these students take Mathematics 243 and 342 and Computer Science 261 and 262.
The requirements for a minor in Mathematics are 19 credit hours from the following Mathematics courses: 141, 142, 231, 242, and one additional 3 or 4 credit hour course in Mathematics at the 300-level or above.
updated 7/10/2026