Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics

Required Courses:

Math 140 - Calculus I	Math 360 - Abstract Algebra I
Math 141 - Calculus II	Math 361 - Abstract Algebra II
Math 240 - Calculus III	Math 450 - An Introduction to Real Analysis
Math 260 - Linear Algebra I	Phys 113 - Fundaments of Physics I
Math 310 - Applied Ordinary Differential Equations	Phys 114 - Fundaments of Physics II
Math/CS 320L - Applied Discrete Mathematics	CS 110 - Introduction to Computer Programming
Math 345 - Probability and Statistics I	Additional requirements (see below).

Electives:
Besides the required courses, a student must take three other Mathematics courses, numbered 300 or higher.

Notes:

Math 140 - Calculus I may be replaced by Math 145 - Calculus I for the Life and Environmental Sciences.
A student who completed Math 360 - Abstract Algebra I prior to Fall 2005, may replace Math 361 - Abstract Algebra II by a fourth elective course.
With the permission of the Department, one of the electives may be replaced by a cognate course. These include Computer Science courses, and Mathematical Physics (Phys 616) and Environmental Statistics (ES 611).
Prospective high school teachers should consider taking Math 370 - History of Mathematics, Math 458 - Theory of Numbers, and Math 460 - Survey of Geometry.

Further Rules and Requirements:

A minimum of a 2.0 GPA (a C average) in the major is required for graduation.
No requirement may be taken pass/fail.
At least four Mathematics courses numbered 300 or higher must be taken at University of Massachusetts at Boston.

Sample B.A. schedule for graduation in 4 years:

	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
First Year	Math 140 - Calculus I CS 110.	Math 141 - Calculus II Math 260 - Linear Algebra I
Second Year	Math 240 - Calculus III Phys 113	Math 310 - Applied Ordinary Differential Equations Phys 114.
Third Year	Math 360 - Abstract Algebra I Math/CS 320L - Applied Discrete Mathematics	Math 361 - Abstract Algebra II Math 345 - Probability and Statistics I
Fourth Year	Math 450 - An Introduction to Real Analysis Math 300+ elective	Math 300+ elective Math 300+ elective

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