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Mathematics: Concentration in Pure (Theoretical) Mathematics

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This area consists of a traditional Mathematics major. It serves well as a strong liberal arts major. With appropriate selection of the major options, it will give the student an adequate preparation for graduate study in mathematics.

I. Required courses in the major—39-44 hours, including:

An additional 9–10 hours chosen from:

 

These latter hours must include either:

 

One from:

 

Or the sequence:

 

II. Required courses outside the major—7–11 hours, consisting of:

One of the following groups of courses:

 

(a)

 

(b)

 

(c)

 

(d)

At least 6 credit hours of courses at the 300-level or above, approved by the department chair, from disciplines in which mathematics plays a significant role.

III. Other departmental requirements:

Major competency is demonstrated in MATH 480. The course must be completed with a grade of C or higher to graduate.

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