Mathematics Major Pure Mathematics

This track is designed for students who are interested in pure mathematics. This major is recommended for students who wish to attend graduate school in mathematics. A major (or double major) in pure mathematics is also appropriate for students considering a graduate program in economics, physics, or law.

Required Courses for all math majors: MATH 120: Introductory Calculus MATH 203: Linear Algebra MATH 220: Calculus II MATH 221: Calculus III MATH 295: Introduction to Abstract Mathematics One of the following course/lab pairs: CSCI 220 : Computer Programming I CSCI 222: Computer Programming I Lab MATH 245: Numerical Methods and Mathematical Computing MATH 246: Mathematical Computing and Programming Lab Capstone Experience Required Courses for Pure Mathematics: MATH 303: Abstract Algebra I MATH 311: Advanced Calculus I MATH 323: Differential Equations One of the following: MATH 250: Statistical Methods I MATH 530: Mathematical Statistics I One of the following: MATH 403: Abstract Algebra II MATH 411: Advanced Calculus II MATH 421: Vector and Tensor Analysis Six additional hours at or above the 200 level, of which three hours must be at the 400 level or above.

Note: This information was compiled during the summer of 2001. For the most up-to-date information, be sure to look on-line at http://math.cofc.edu/degrees.html.

This is a sample brochure for the Department of Mathematics at the College of Charleston.