2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Mathematics Major

Requirements for a Major in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science

MATH 132Calculus II4
MATH 203Multivariable Calculus4
MATH 213Elementary Linear Algebra3
MATH 215Mathematics Resources, Opportunities, and Career Seminar1
MATH 220Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 321Modern Algebra I3
MATH 415Mathematics and Data Science Seminar1
MATH 421Real Analysis I3
CSCI 111Introduction to Computer Science4
Select five approved MATH or APMA electives above 200-level not already taken 115
Total Hours41
1

PHYS 250 Mathematical Physics , CSCI 363 Theory of Computation, DATA 210 Principles of Data Science, or DATA 310 Communicating with Data 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 .

Required Courses:
MATH 131
Calculus I
MATH 132
Calculus II
MATH 203
Multivariable Calculus
MATH 213
Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH 215
Mathematics Resources, Opportunities, and Career Seminar
MATH 220
Discrete Mathematics
MATH 321
Modern Algebra I
MATH 372
Statistical Inference
MATH 415
Mathematics and Data Science Seminar
MATH 421
Real Analysis I
CSCI 111
Introduction to Computer Science
ELED 123
Mathematics for Elementary Educators I
ELED 124
Mathematics for Elementary Educators II
Optional Courses:
MATH 307
Differential Equations: A Modeling Perspective
MATH 371
Probability
APMA 407
Methods and Models in Applied Mathematics
DATA 110
Mathematical Foundations of Data Science