Also known as “pure” mathematics, theoretical mathematics explores the basic concepts and structure beneath many math topics ranging from geometry to analysis. With elective options constructed as a part of this track, students are able to personalize the major to meet the needs of their future career/academic goals or highlight particular fields of interest.
- Requirements for Theoretical Math Track
- Sample Schedule for Theoretical Math Track
Students may review the requirements and sample schedule for the Theoretical Math Track on the 
Math Theoretical Track Requirements and Sample Schedule [pdf] handout.
Theoretical Math Track Requirements
Students interested in the theoretical math track will be required to complete the following course work, as well as pick 6 hours of electives to highlight their major and field of interest. Many of the other math major tracks offered within the Department of Mathematics have similar core major requirements; the main differences lie within the elective choices that have been previously defined in order to align to each particular career field to which the track applies.
- Math 1295 Introductory Math Major Seminar (1 cr.)
- Math 1151 Calculus I (5 cr.)
- Math 1152 Calculus II (5 cr.)
Theoretical Track Course Requirements
- Math 2153 Calculus III (4 cr.)
- Math 3345 Foundations of Higher Mathematics (3 cr.)
- Math 2568 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
- Math 4530 Probability(3 cr.) or Stat 4201 Introduction to Math Statistics I (4 cr.)
- Stat 4202 Introduction to Math Statistics II (4 cr.)
- Math 2255 Differential Equations and Their Applications (3 cr.)
- Math 4547 Introductory Analysis I (3 cr.)
- Math 4548 Introductory Analysis II (3 cr.)
- Math 4580 Abstract Algebra I (3 cr.)
- Math 4581 Abstract Algebra II (3 cr.)
- Math Major Electives (choose two of the following):
- Math 3589 Introduction to Financial Math (3 cr.)
- Math 3607 Beginning Scientific Computing (3 cr.)
- Math 3618 Theory of Interest (3 cr.)
- Math 4350 Quantitative Neuroscience (3 cr.)
- Math 4504 History of Mathematics (3 cr.)
- Math 4507 Geometry (3 cr.)
- Math 4556 Dynamical Systems (3 cr.)
- Math 4557 Partial Differential Equations (3 cr.)
- Math 4551 Vector Analysis (3 cr.)
- Math 4552 Complex Analysis (3 cr.)
- Math 4573 Elementary Number Theory (3 cr.)
- Math 4575 Combinatorial Mathematics (3 cr.)
- Math 4578 Discrete Mathematical Models (4 cr.)
- Math 5632 Financial Economics for Actuaries (3 cr.)
Sample 4 Year Schedule
Additional hours may be necessary depending on course selection.
| Autumn Semester | Spring Semester | ||
| Math 1151 ARTSSCI 1100.01 GE GE GE | 5 1 3 3 3 | Math 1152 Math 1295 English 1110 GE GE | 5 1 3 3 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 |
Year 2
| Autumn Semester | Spring Semester | ||
| Math 2153 Calculus III GE GE GE GE | 4 3 3 3 3 | Math 3345 Foundations of Higher Math Math 2568 Linear Algebra GE GE | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 12 |
Year 3
| Autumn Semester | Spring Semester | ||
| Math 4530 or Stat 4201 Math 4547 or Math 4580 Math 2255 GE | 3-4 3 3 3 | Stat 4202 Math 4548 or Math 4581 GE GE | 4 3 3 3 |
| Total Hours | 12-13 | Total Hours | 13 |
Year 4
| Autumn Semester | Spring Semester | ||
| Math 4547 or Math 4580 Math Major Elective GE | 3 3 3 | Math 4548 or Math 4581 Math Major Elective | 3 3 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | Total Hours | 6 |
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