Planning for Courses in Bachelor of Science
department of mathematics
Calculus
Most B.S. candidates will begin their program with a calculus course. The earlier you complete the required Calculus courses, the easier your scheduling becomes.
Typical B.S. Programs
If you begin your program in Calculus I, the requirements may be satisfied as follows:
| Fall | Spring | |
| Freshman | MT 102 | MT 103 |
| Sophomore | MT 202 | MT 210 MT 216 |
| Junior | MT 311 MT 321 |
MT 312 MT 322 |
| Senior | MT elective MT elective |
MT elective MT elective |
If you begin your program in Calculus II, the requirements may be satisfied as follows:
| Fall | Spring | |
| Freshman | MT 105 | MT 202 |
| Sophomore | MT 210 | MT 216 MT elective |
| Junior | MT 311 MT 321 |
MT 312 MT 322 |
| Senior | MT elective MT elective |
MT elective MT elective |
If you are prepared to enter MT 202 in the Fall of your freshman year (e.g., you got a five on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement Exam), then your requirements are reduced to:
| Fall | Spring | |
| Freshman | MT 202 | MT 210 MT 216 |
| Sophomore | MT 311/MT 321 | MT 312/MT 322 |
| Junior | MT 311/MT 321 MT elective |
MT 312/MT 322 MT elective |
| Senior | MT elective MT elective |
MT elective |
All of the proposed schedules above are conservative. None requires more than two courses in any semester, none proposes any acceleration during the first two years, and none proposes completing more than a minimal program. But some students will be eager to learn more mathematics sooner; many will be anxious to accelerate to prepare for graduate school. These students should see the Assistant Chair for Undergraduates.
Questions?
If you have a question about getting started in the B.S. Program or transitioning to it please consult with the Assistant Chair for Undergraduates.
For More Information and Advice
Feel free to contact any of the following:
| Chair | Assistant Chair for Undergraduate Programs | Assistant Chair for Graduate Programs |
Solomon Friedberg |
William Keane |
Robert Meyerhoff |