Pre-requisite Flowchart and more guidelines for Math Major
Barry McQuarrie,  Associate Professor of Mathematics
(June 10, 2009)
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The Mathematics Major: Prerequisite Structure
This is meant as an overview; in cases where there is a discrepancy with the catalog the
catalog is assumed to be correct. Consult the catalog for more specific prerequisite information.
A printable pdf version of this chart is available here.
To get a math major you will need the following:
- all courses coloured gold,
- one course numbered x4xx (an applied math course; choose from the ones coloured blue),
- a minimum of 4 additional credits in Math courses at the 2xxx level or above,
- a course with significant mathematical application outside the discipline.
- Four credits from CSci:
- CSci 1201, or
- CSci 1301, or
- CSci 1001 and CSci 1101.
- sample four year course plan for math major (modify to fit your personal needs).
- University Catalog, Checkpoint Charts, sample plans.
To get a math major and prepare to obtain Secondary Education teaching licensure,
you will need the following:
- all courses coloured gold,
- the three courses with the green border,
- a course with significant mathematical application outside the discipline,
- Four credits from CSci:
- CSci 1201, or
- CSci 1301, or
- CSci 1001 and CSci 1101.
- Secondary Education has additional course requirements for admission. These requirements are found on
this web site.
- sample five year course plan for math major seeking Secondary Education Teaching Licensure.
- Note that Geometry and History
of Math are offered in alternating years, so it is very important you take
them when they are offered!
- Many of the Gen Ed
requirements are met by taking specific courses which are required for licensure. Plan ahead.
The important things to keep in mind as you set up your course schedule are the
following:
- Required courses may not be taken S-N unless offered S-N only.
- You need 120 credits to graduate
- You need 60 of these credits as Gen-Ed credits
- You need to meet the specific Gen Ed requirements (easy to do, but make sure you do!)