The mathematics specialization of the mathematics major is appropriate for students who do not wish to specialize within a specific area of mathematics or who wish to focus primarily on pure mathematics. With this specialization, students have the opportunity to study all areas of mathematics from pure mathematics to applied mathematics. The Undergraduate Bulletin contains the official list of major requirements. However, students will meet all their requirements by completing the major requirements listed below and in the checklist, meeting the department’s retention and GPA requirements, and completing TCNJ’s College Core requirements. Below are additional program documents and other information about the specialization. For more information, please contact your advisor or the department chair.
Mathematics Correlates (2 units)
Students must complete one course with lab:
- BIO 201: Foundations of Biological Inquiry
- CHE 201: General Chemistry I
- CHE 202: General Chemistry II
- PHY 201: General Physics I
- PHY 202: General Physics II
- PHY 220: Advanced Geology
- PHY 411: Electromagnetic Waves and Optics
Complete one course:
- CSC 220: CS I: Computer Problem Solving
- CSC 250: Accelerated CS 1 and 2
Mathematics Core (7.5 units)
- MAT 099: Orientation to Mathematics and Statistics
- MAT 128: Calculus B
- MAT 200: Proof Writing Through Discrete Mathematics
- MAT 205: Linear Algebra: Theory and Applications
- MAT 229: Multivariable Calculus
- MAT 305: Abstract Algebra
- MAT 310: Real Analysis
- MAT 498: Capstone
Sophomore Seminar:
- MAT 275: Sophomore Seminar
Mathematics Options (6 units)
Complete four courses:
- Mathematics 300/400 Level Option
Complete two courses:
- Mathematics 400 Level Option
Students complete an additional 6 course units by taking courses of their choosing. Five of these must be chosen from among all MAT courses numbered 300 or above, to include at least two courses numbered between MAT400 and MAT480. The sixth course may be an additional MAT course numbered 300 or above, or may be a course from the following list: BIO 471/CSC 471, CHE 372, CSC 335, CSC 445, FIN 360, PHY 401, or STA 410.
Students may count at most one course unit of independent study, guided study, or independent research (MAT 39x/49x) as one of the six course units.
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