Bachelor of Science Requirements
department of mathematics
The Bachelor of Science program in Mathematics is designed to give students a rigorous and thorough mathematical experience, one that includes connection to another area of scholarship in which mathematics is an essential tool. In particular, the program is strongly recommended for those who wish to pursue graduate study in mathematics.
The Mathematics major requirements vary, depending on your entrance date:
Entering September 2010 and beyond
| The Mathematics major requires completion of at least 36 credits, depending upon the student's preparation in Calculus prior to entering Boston College. | |
| Preparation (if necessary) |
MT 102 Calculus I (Math and Science Majors), or its equivalent (e.g., four or higher on the Calculus AP exam) MT 103 Calculus II (Math and Science Majors), or MT 105 Calculus II-AP (Math and Science Majors), or an equivalent (e.g., five on the Calculus BC AP exam). |
Required Courses |
MT 202 Multivariable Calculus |
| Required Course Substitution Notes | With the approval of the Assistant Chair for Undergraduate Programs, advanced students may omit required courses, substituting three credits in MT courses numbered 400 or higher for each. |
| Required Elective Courses | Twelve (12) elective credits in MT courses numbered 400 and above. No more than three credits may be accumulated toward the major in courses granting fewer than three credits. |
| Science Courses |
Twelve (12) credits in natural science, computer science, or economics, listed here. |
| GPA Requirement | A grade point average of at least 1.67 must be achieved in the MT courses which make up your major. |
Entering prior to September 2010
| The Mathematics major requires completion of at least 12 courses, depending upon the student's preparation in Calculus prior to entering Boston College. | |
| Preparation (if necessary) |
MT 102 Calculus I (Math and Science Majors), or its equivalent (e.g., four or higher on the Calculus AP exam) MT 103 Calculus II (Math and Science Majors), or MT 105 Calculus II-AP (Math and Science Majors), or an equivalent (e.g., five on the Calculus BC AP exam). |
| Required Courses | MT 202 Multivariable Calculus |
| Required Course Substitution Notes | With the approval of the Assistant Chair for Undergraduate Programs, advanced students may omit required courses, substituting MT courses 400 or higher. |
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Four elective courses in mathematics numbered 400 or above. No more than three credits may be accumulated toward the major in courses granting fewer than three credits. |
| Science Courses |
Four courses in natural science, computer science, or economics, listed here. |
| GPA Requirement | A grade point average of at least 1.67 must be achieved in the MT courses which make up your major. |
If you have a question about getting started in the major (for 99% of our students, this will be somewhere in the Calculus sequence MT 102 - MT 105 - MT 202), please visit the Mathematics major advisement pages of our Advisement Website.
We also have other pages targeted towards helping you plan your math program and/or make room your schedule if you're thinking about going abroad.
For more information and advice, please contact any of the following:
Chair |
Assistant Chair for Undergraduate Programs | Assistant Chair for Graduate Programs |
Solomon Friedberg Contact |
William Keane |
Robert Meyerhoff |