Mathematics Major

Twenty eight credits in:

• MATH 101 - Calculus I
• MATH 104 - Calculus II
• MATH 211 - Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 221 - Linear Algebra

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• MATH 151 - Introduction to Data Science

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• MATH 342 - Mathematical Statistics

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• MATH 301 - Real Analysis

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• MATH 321 - Abstract Algebra

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• MATH 401 - Senior Seminar

Sixteen additional elective credits chosen from below:

Eigth credits must be at the 300-level (MATH 342 may be one of these), at least one of which must be taken at Wheaton.

• MATH 202 Cryptography   
• MATH 211 Discrete Mathematics   
• MATH 212 Differential Equations   
• MATH 221 Linear Algebra   
• MATH 236 Multivariable Calculus   
• MATH 241 Theory of Probability   
• MATH 251 Methods of Data Analysis   
• MATH 261 Modeling and Simulation in R   
• MATH 266 Operations Research   
• MATH 301 Real Analysis   
• MATH 302 Advanced Cryptography   
• MATH 321 Abstract Algebra   
• MATH 327 Graph Theory   
• MATH 331 Geometry   
• MATH 342 Mathematical Statistics   
• MATH 352 Machine Learning   
• MATH 361 Complex Analysis   

Notes

• The mathematics major requires a minimum of 10 courses beyond Math101-Calculus.

• A score of 4 or 5 on the AP AB Calculus exam earns credit for Math 101- Calculus. A score of 4 or 5 on the AP BC Calculus exam earns credit for Math 101-Calculus OR Math 104-Calculus II, but not both. Please meet with the chair to determine which.

• To major in mathematics, a student needs at least a C+ for the average of their Calculus I and Calculus II grades.

• The Grade/Pass/Fail option can be used to apply a “P” grade for one 100-level course under the major requirements.
• Students who are unable to take MATH 401 - Senior Seminar  may substitute a 300-level course chosen in consultation with their advisor and the Math Program coordinator.
• Mathematics majors are encouraged to take either COMP 115 - Problem Solving and Python Programming  or COMP 118 Object-Oriented Programming   or PHYS 228 - Scientific Computing .