Mathematics B.A.

Students pursuing the BA mathematics major program will develop not only the ability to identify, define, and solve mathematical problems but also the ability to communicate effectively about those problems and solutions. Students should consult with a mathematics advisor prior to beginning the senior year to determine possible topic and possible faculty mentor for the capstone.

Students who double major within CLA and choose to complete the capstone requirement in their other CLA major may waive the mathematics BA capstone, and they do not need to replace the 1 credit. Students who are completing an additional Degree must complete the Capstone in each degree area.

The mathematics BA with a sub-plan in actuarial science requires a minimum of seven 4xxx-level and above mathematics courses (includes STAT 5101 and 5102). This does not include the capstone, and the courses must be chosen from the courses listed in this sub-plan.

Students pursuing the actuarial sub-plan may want to include MATH 4067W, which fulfills an upper division writing intensive requirement, although it does not fulfill any of the upper division mathematics course requirements. It is recommended that students in this sub-plan should plan for a summer internship after junior year.

For the mathematics BA with a sub-plan in actuarial science, at least 22 upper division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

The mathematics BA with a sub-plan in computer applications requires a minimum of six 4xxx-level and above mathematics courses (includes STAT 5101 and 5102). This does not include the capstone, and the courses must be chosen from the courses listed in this sub-plan.

Students who complete the computer applications sub-plan also meet requirements for a minor in computer science.

For the mathematics BA with a sub-plan in computer applications, at least 15 upper division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

The mathematics BA with a sub-plan in mathematics education requires a minimum of six 4xxx-level and above mathematics courses (includes STAT 5101 and 5102). This does not include the capstone, and the courses must be chosen from the courses listed in this sub-plan.

These courses prepare students to meet admission requirements for the secondary teaching licensure program in mathematics. The topics covered by these courses include theoretical and applied algebra-combinatorics, probability, mathematical analysis, and geometry.

For the mathematics BA with a sub-plan in mathematics education, at least 12 upper division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

The mathematics BA with a sub-plan in mathematical biology: Genomics requires a minimum of six 4xxx-level and above mathematics courses (includes STAT 5101 and 5102). This does not include the capstone, and the courses must be chosen from the courses listed in this sub-plan.

For the mathematics BA with a sub-plan in mathematical biology: genomics, at least 16 upper division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

The mathematics BA with a sub-plan in mathematical biology: physiology requires a minimum of six 4xxx-level and above mathematics courses (includes STAT 5101 and 5102). This does not include the capstone, and the courses must be chosen from the courses listed in this sub-plan.

For the mathematics BA with a sub-plan in mathematical biology: physiology, at least 16 upper division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

Students who do not complete a sub-plan must complete the following mathematics requirements. The Mathematics BA with no sub-plan requires a minimum of six 4xxx-level and above mathematics courses (includes STAT 5101 and 5102). This does not include the capstone, and the courses must be chosen from the courses listed here.