Mathematics Major

Requirements for a Major in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MATH 132	Calculus II	4
MATH 203	Multivariable Calculus	4
MATH 213	Elementary Linear Algebra	3
MATH 215	Mathematics Resources, Opportunities, and Career Seminar	1
MATH 220	Discrete Mathematics	3
MATH 321	Modern Algebra I	3
MATH 415	Mathematics and Data Science Seminar	1
MATH 421	Real Analysis I	3
CSCI 111	Introduction to Computer Science	4
Select five approved MATH or APMA electives above 200-level not already taken 1		15
Total Hours		41

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PHYS 250 Mathematical Physics or CSCI 363 Theory of Computation may also be counted as an elective.

Requirements for a Teaching Endorsement in Mathematics

Students who are interested in earning a teaching license from the Commonwealth of Virginia to teach grades 6 –12 should double major in Mathematics nd Education. Interested students should contact both their Mathematics advisor and their Education advisor. The program requirements of a student planning to major in education for the purpose of certification in Mathematics vary from those of other Mathematics majors. Information regarding the Education program and required courses for licensure can be found in the RMC Teacher Preparation Handbook .

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MATH 131	Calculus I	4
MATH 132	Calculus II	4
MATH 203	Multivariable Calculus	4
MATH 213	Elementary Linear Algebra	3
MATH 215	Mathematics Resources, Opportunities, and Career Seminar	1
MATH 220	Discrete Mathematics	3
MATH 307	Differential Equations: A Modeling Perspective	3
MATH 321	Modern Algebra I	3
MATH 371	Probability	3
MATH 372	Statistical Inference	3
MATH 415	Mathematics and Data Science Seminar	1
MATH 421	Real Analysis I	3
MATH 435	Higher Geometry	3
APMA 407	Methods and Models in Applied Mathematics	3
CSCI 111	Introduction to Computer Science	4