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Duluth Campus
Mathematics B.S.Mathematics & Statistics
Swenson College of Science and Engineering
The program in mathematics develops competence in mathematical techniques and sharpens mathematical insight. Mathematics is fundamental to solving problems in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, business, engineering, and technology. The mathematics major prepares students for careers in business, industry, and government and for further graduate studies.
Note: the B.S. in statistics and actuarial science is listed separately.
Honors Requirements: To graduate with department honors, a student must complete the program with an overall and department GPA of 3.50, satisfactorily complete a research project under the guidance of a department faculty member, and convey research results in a public presentation.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
Program Requirements
Requirements for the B.S. in mathematics include:
* Minor or second major from another area of study.
Introduction to Calculus Courses (10 cr)
Calculus I
Take one of the following three Calculus I courses:
MATH 1290 - Calculus for the Natural Sciences
[LE CAT2, LOGIC & QR]
(5.0 cr)
or
MATH 1296 - Calculus I
[LE CAT, LOGIC & QR]
(5.0 cr)
or
MATH 1596 {Inactive}
[LE CAT2, LOGIC & QR]
(5.0 cr)
Take one of the following two Calculus II courses:
MATH 1297 - Calculus II
[LOGIC & QR]
(5.0 cr)
or
MATH 1597 {Inactive}
[LOGIC & QR]
(5.0 cr)
Mathematics Core Courses (20 cr)
Core courses cannot count as electives.
Take the following six courses:
MATH 3280 - Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
(4.0 cr)
MATH 3355 - Discrete Mathematics
(4.0 cr)
MATH 3941 - Undergraduate Colloquium
(1.0 cr)
MATH 4201 - Elementary Real Analysis
(4.0 cr)
MATH 4326 - Linear Algebra
(3.0 cr)
STAT 3611 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
(4.0 cr)
Required From Other Departments (8 cr)
CS 1511 - Computer Science I
[LE CAT]
(5.0 cr)
WRIT 31xx (3.0 cr)
Electives (16 cr)
Core courses cannot count as electives.
MATH elective courses must be at least 3100.
STAT elective courses must be at least 5000.
At least 10 credits of MATH and/or STAT electives must be 4xxx or above.
At least 6 credits of electives must have MATH prefix and be 4xxx or above.
Only one credit of MATH 3120 may count toward the math major.
MATH 3326 or 4371 cannot be counted toward the major.
MATH
Take 0 - 6 credit(s) from the following:
·
MATH 3xxx
MATH/STAT 4xxx-5xxx
Take 10 - 16 credit(s) from the following:
·
MATH 4xxx
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MATH 5xxx
·
STAT 5xxx
Double Majors ONLY
-A student pursuing a second major in statistics and actuarial science cannot apply STAT courses as electives.
-A student with a second major other than statistics and actuarial science may substitute courses from the approved nondepartmental list (below) on a one elective MATH credit for two outside credits exchange basis for up to seven MATH elective credits.
Approved Nondepartmental List:
Take 0 - 14 credit(s) from the following:
·
BIOL 5807 - Mathematical Ecology
(3.0 cr)
·
CHE 4301 - Chemical Reaction Engineering
(3.0 cr)
·
CHE 4402 - Process Dynamics and Control
(3.0 cr)
·
CHEM 4641 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics
(3.0 cr)
·
CHEM 4642 - Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
(3.0 cr)
·
CS 4511 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
·
CS 4521 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
·
CS 5222 - Artificial Intelligence
(4.0 cr)
·
CS 5212 - Computer Graphics
(4.0 cr)
·
CS 5232 - Introduction to Machine Learning and Data Mining
(4.0 cr)
·
EE 5151 - Digital Control System Design
(3.0 cr)
·
EE 5741 - Digital Signal Processing
(3.0 cr)
·
EE 5831 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
GEOL 5240 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
·
ME 4112 - Heat and Mass Transfer
(3.0 cr)
·
ME 4135 - Robotics and Controls
(3.0 cr)
·
PHYS 4001 - Classical Mechanics
(4.0 cr)
·
PHYS 4011 - Electromagnetic Theory
(4.0 cr)
·
PHYS 4021 - Quantum Physics II
(4.0 cr)
·
PHYS 4031 - Thermal and Statistical Physics
(4.0 cr)
·
PHYS 5052 - Computational Methods in Physics
(3.0 cr)
·
PHYS 5501 - Advanced Classical Mechanics
(3.0 cr)
·
PHYS 5541 - Fluid Dynamics
(3.0 cr)
Program Areas of Emphasis
Mathematics includes a wide variety of areas in which students can specialize: traditional mathematics (preparation for Graduate School), applied analysis, computational mathematics, discrete mathematics, and mathematics education. Although no area is required for the MATH major, students are encouraged to work with their advisers to develop a coherent major plan. See the Department of Mathematics and Statistics Web page: http://www.d.umn.edu/math for descriptions of elective course groups.
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Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Math1290/1296/1596 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Course Equivalencies: | Math1290/1296/1596 |
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Course Equivalencies: | Math 1597/1297 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Course Equivalencies: | CS 1511/1581 |
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Course Equivalencies: | ChE 4402/4401 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
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Course Equivalencies: | ME 4112/ChE 3112 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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Typically offered: | Spring Odd Year |