Mathematics
Major: Mathematics
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Total Credit Hours: 181.0
Co-op Options: Three Co-op (Five years); One Co-op (Four years); No Co-op (Four years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 27.0101
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-2021
About the Program
The mathematics major at Drexel provides a supportive learning environment in which students obtain a firm grounding in the core areas of mathematics and apply this knowledge to problems encountered in a technological society. The Department of Mathematics offers students the option of either a BA or a BS degree.
The Mathematics Department takes pride in offering a balanced and flexible curriculum. Three very different kinds of skills are emphasized in the mathematics major:
Abstract Reasoning
All students majoring in mathematics take courses that emphasize abstract reasoning. Students read and write proofs, and graduate well prepared to enter a PhD program in mathematics.
Computing
All students majoring in mathematics take a series of computing courses. This emphasis on computing is one of the distinctive features of the mathematics program at Drexel, and provides students with a competitive advantage in the job market.
Mathematical Modeling
All students majoring in mathematics take multidisciplinary courses that focus on the interplay between mathematics and an area of application. Students often use electives to focus on an area of personal interest. The Department of Mathematics encourages students to minor in a subject where mathematics is applied. The Department provides an advisor to assist students in selecting electives and planning career paths.
Degree Requirements (BA)
| General Education Requirements | ||
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development * | 1.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 111 | English Composition I | |
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 112 | English Composition II | |
| ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 113 | English Composition III | |
| UNIV S101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| UNIV S201 | Looking Forward: Academics and Careers | 1.0 |
| Computer Science sequence: | 9.0 | |
| Computer Science Principles | ||
or CS 164 | Introduction to Computer Science | |
| Computer Programming I | ||
| Computer Programming II | ||
| Humanities and fine arts electives | 6.0 | |
| International studies electives | 6.0 | |
| Science electives | 6.0 | |
| Social and behavioral sciences electives | 6.0 | |
| Studies in diversity electives | 6.0 | |
| Free Electives * | 66.0 | |
| Core Mathematics Requirements | ||
| MATH 121 | Calculus I ** | 4.0 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| MATH 123 | Calculus III | 4.0 |
| MATH 200 | Multivariate Calculus | 4.0 |
| MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4.0 |
| MATH 210 | Differential Equations | 4.0 |
| MATH 220 [WI] | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| MATH 331 | Abstract Algebra I | 3.0-4.0 |
| or MATH 401 | Elements of Modern Analysis I | |
| Math Major Electives *** | 30.0 | |
| Select a minimum of 30 credits from the following: | ||
| Survey of Geometry | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Combinatorics | ||
| Math Competition Problem Solving Seminar | ||
| History of Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics of Investment and Credit | ||
| Differential Equations II | ||
| Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Numerical Analysis II | ||
| Introduction to Optimization Theory | ||
| Probability and Statistics I | ||
| Probability and Statistics II | ||
| Probability and Statistics III | ||
| Mathematical Applications of Symbolic Software | ||
| Mathematical Applications of Statistical Software | ||
| Techniques of Data Analysis | ||
| Actuarial Mathematics | ||
| Vector Calculus | ||
| Complex Variables | ||
| Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Abstract Algebra II | ||
| Linear Algebra II | ||
| Elements of Modern Analysis I | ||
or MATH 331 | Abstract Algebra I | |
| Elements of Modern Analysis II | ||
| Introduction to Topology | ||
| Mathematical Finance | ||
| Introduction to Graph Theory | ||
| Cryptography | ||
| Introduction to Monte Carlo Methods | ||
| Tensor Calculus | ||
| Total Credits | 181.0-182.0 | |
| * | Students not participating in co-op, will take one additional credit of Free Elective instead of COOP 101. |
| ** | Math majors must pass MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher. |
| *** | If a student takes both of MATH 331 and MATH 401, then one of these can count as a Mathematics Elective. Up to 3 mathematics-related courses from other departments may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH special topics courses may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. |
Categories of Electives
- Humanities and arts electives
Designated courses in art, art history, communication studies, foreign languages (300-level or above), history, literature, music, philosophy, religion, and theatre arts.
- International electives
Designated courses in anthropology, art history, history, literature, music, politics and sociology. Courses with an international focus may be used to fulfill requirements in other categories as well.
- Science electives
Students select two courses from chemistry, biology or physics. Both courses may be in the same subject or they may be in different subject areas.
- Social and behavioral sciences electives
Designated courses in anthropology, economics, criminology & justice studies, international relations, history, politics, psychology and sociology.
- Studies in diversity electives
Designated courses in Africana studies, anthropology, communication, English, history, Judaic studies, linguistics, music, sociology and women's & gender studies.
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.
Degree Requirements (BS)
| General Education Requirements | ||
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development * | 1.0 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 111 | English Composition I | |
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 112 | English Composition II | |
| ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 113 | English Composition III | |
| UNIV S101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| UNIV S201 | Looking Forward: Academics and Careers | 1.0 |
| Computer Science sequence: | 9.0 | |
| Computer Science Principles | ||
or CS 164 | Introduction to Computer Science | |
| Computer Programming I | ||
| Computer Programming II | ||
| Any Biology (BIO) course | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Any Chemistry (CHEM) course | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Any Physics (PHYS) or Physics-Environmental Science (PHEV) course | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Humanities electives | 6.0 | |
| Social sciences electives | 15.0 | |
| International studies or studies in diversity electives | 6.0 | |
| Free electives | 40.0 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | ||
| MATH 121 | Calculus I ** | 4.0 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| MATH 123 | Calculus III | 4.0 |
| MATH 200 | Multivariate Calculus | 4.0 |
| MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4.0 |
| MATH 210 | Differential Equations | 4.0 |
| MATH 220 [WI] | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| MATH 331 | Abstract Algebra I | 4.0 |
| MATH 332 | Abstract Algebra II | 3.0 |
| MATH 401 | Elements of Modern Analysis I | 3.0 |
| MATH 402 | Elements of Modern Analysis II | 3.0 |
| Math Major Electives *** | 40.0 | |
| Select a minimum of 40.0 credits from the following: | ||
| Combinatorics | ||
| Math Competition Problem Solving Seminar | ||
| Mathematics of Investment and Credit | ||
| Differential Equations II | ||
| Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Numerical Analysis II | ||
| Introduction to Optimization Theory | ||
| Probability and Statistics I | ||
| Probability and Statistics II | ||
| Probability and Statistics III | ||
| Mathematical Applications of Symbolic Software | ||
| Mathematical Applications of Statistical Software | ||
| Techniques of Data Analysis | ||
| Actuarial Mathematics | ||
| Vector Calculus | ||
| Complex Variables | ||
| Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Linear Algebra II | ||
| Introduction to Topology | ||
| Mathematical Finance | ||
| Introduction to Graph Theory | ||
| Cryptography | ||
| Introduction to Monte Carlo Methods | ||
| Tensor Calculus | ||
| Total Credits | 181.0-184.0 | |
| * | Students not participating in co-op will take one additional credit of Free Elective instead of COOP 101. Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101. |
| ** | Math majors must pass MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher. |
| *** | MATH special topics courses may be substituted for Math Major Electives with departmental permission. MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 110, MATH 119, MATH 180, MATH 171, MATH 172, MATH 173, and MATH 239 do not count towards the degree unless approved by the department. |
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.
Sample Plan of Study (BA)
4 year, no co-op
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| CS 150 or 164 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | CS 172 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
| ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | CS 171 | 3.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 121* | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | MATH 123 | 4.0 | ||
| UNIV S101 | 1.0 | MATH 122 | 4.0 | MATH 220 | 3.0 | ||
| Science elective | 3.0-4.0 | Science elective | 3.0-4.0 | Social and Behavioral Science elective | 3.0 | ||
| 14-15 | 14-15 | 16 | 0 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| COM 230 | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) courses** | 6.0 | MATH 210 | 4.0 | VACATION | |
| MATH 200 | 4.0 | Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 201 | 4.0 | Free electives | 6.0 | Social and Behavioral Science elective | 3.0 | ||
| Diversity Studies elective | 3.0 | Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | ||||
| International Studies elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 3.0 | ||||
| 17 | 15 | 16 | 0 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| Mathematics (MATH) course** | 3.0 | MATH 401 or 331 | 3.0-4.0 | UNIV S201 | 1.0 | VACATION | |
| Diversity Studies elective | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course** | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course** | 4.0 | ||
| Free electives | 9.0 | International Studies elective | 3.0 | Free electives | 10.0 | ||
| Free electives | 6.0 | ||||||
| 15 | 15-16 | 15 | 0 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) course** | 4.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course** | 4.0 | ||
| Free electives | 12.0 | Free electives | 11.0 | Free electives | 10.0 | ||
| 16 | 14 | 14 | |||||
| Total Credits 181-184 | |||||||
| * | Math majors must pass MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher. |
| ** | If a student takes both of MATH 331 and MATH 401, then one of these can count as a Mathematics Elective. Up to 3 mathematics-related courses from other departments may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH special topics courses may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. |
4 year, 1 co-op
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| CS 150 or 164 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | COOP 101** | 1.0 | VACATION | |
| ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | CS 171 | 3.0 | CS 172 | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 121* | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
| UNIV S101 | 1.0 | MATH 122 | 4.0 | MATH 123 | 4.0 | ||
| Science elective | 3.0-4.0 | Science elective | 3.0-4.0 | MATH 220 | 3.0 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science elective | 3.0 | ||||||
| 14-15 | 14-15 | 17 | 0 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| COM 230 | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) courses*** | 6.0 | MATH 210 | 4.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 3.0 |
| MATH 200 | 4.0 | Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 3.0 | Diversity Studies elective | 3.0 |
| MATH 201 | 4.0 | Fine Arts elective | 6.0 | Social and Behavioral Science elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 9.0 |
| Diversity Studies elective | 3.0 | Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | ||||
| International Studies elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 3.0 | ||||
| 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 401 or 331 | 3.0-4.0 | UNIV S201 | 1.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 4.0 | ||||
| International Studies elective | 3.0 | Free electives | 9.0 | ||||
| Free electives | 6.0 | ||||||
| 15-16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 4.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 4.0 | ||
| Free electives | 12.0 | Free electives | 11.0 | Free electives | 10.0 | ||
| 16 | 14 | 14 | |||||
| Total Credits 181-184 | |||||||
| * | Math majors must pass MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher. |
| ** | COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101. |
| *** | If a student takes both of MATH 331 and MATH 401, then one of these can count as a Mathematics Elective. Up to 3 mathematics-related courses from other departments may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH special topics courses may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. |
5-year, 3 co-op
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| CS 150 or 164 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | COOP 101** | 1.0 | VACATION | |
| ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | CS 171 | 3.0 | CS 172 | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 121* | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
| UNIV S101 | 1.0 | MATH 122 | 4.0 | MATH 123 | 4.0 | ||
| Science elective | 3.0-4.0 | Science elective | 3.0-4.0 | MATH 220 | 3.0 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science elective | 3.0 | ||||||
| 14-15 | 14-15 | 17 | 0 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| COM 230 | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) courses*** | 6.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| MATH 200 | 4.0 | Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | ||||
| MATH 201 | 4.0 | Free electives | 6.0 | ||||
| Diversity Studies elective | 3.0 | ||||||
| International Studies elective | 3.0 | ||||||
| 17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 210 | 4.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 3.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 3.0 | Diversities Studies elective | 3.0 | ||||
| Social and Behavioral Science elective | 3.0 | Free electives | 9.0 | ||||
| Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | ||||||
| Free elective | 3.0 | ||||||
| 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 401 or 331 | 3.0 | UNIV S201 | 1.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) courses*** | 4.0 | ||||
| International Studies elective | 3.0 | Free electives | 9.0 | ||||
| Free electives | 6.0 | ||||||
| 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Fifth Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 4.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) course*** | 4.0 | ||
| Free electives | 12.0 | Free electives | 11.0 | Free electives | 10.0 | ||
| 16 | 14 | 14 | |||||
| Total Credits 181-183 | |||||||
| * | Math majors must pass MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher. |
| ** | COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101. |
| *** | If a student takes both of MATH 331 and MATH 401, then one of these can count as a Mathematics Elective. Up to 3 mathematics-related courses from other departments may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH special topics courses may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. |
Sample Plan of Study (BS)
4 year, no coop
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| CS 150 or 164 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | CS 172 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
| ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | CS 171 | 3.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 121 | 4.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | MATH 123 | 4.0 | ||
| UNIV S101 | 1.0 | MATH 122 | 4.0 | MATH 200 | 4.0 | ||
| Any Biology (BIO) course* | 3.0 | Any Chemistry (CHEM) course* | 3.0 | Any Physics (PHYS) or or Physics - Environmental Science (PHEV) course* | 3.0-4.0 | ||
| 14 | 14 | 17-18 | 0 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| COM 230 | 3.0 | MATH 210 | 4.0 | MATH 331 | 4.0 | VACATION | |
| MATH 201 | 4.0 | International Studies or Studies in Diversity elective | 3.0 | Humanities elective | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 220 | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) elective** | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 4.0 | ||
| Social Sciences electives | 6.0 | Social Science elective | 3.0 | Social Science elective | 3.0 | ||
| 16 | 13 | 14 | 0 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 332 | 3.0 | MATH 401 | 3.0 | MATH 402 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
| Free elective | 3.0 | Free electives | 6.0 | UNIV S201 | 1.0 | ||
| Humanities elective | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 3.0 | Free electives | 6.0 | ||
| International Studies or Studies in Diversity elective | 3.0 | Social Science elective | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 7.0 | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 4.0 | ||||||
| 16 | 15 | 17 | 0 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| Free electives | 7.0-8.0 | Free electives | 8.0 | Free electives | 9.0-10.0 | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 8.0 | Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 7.0 | Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 6.0 | ||
| 15-16 | 15 | 15-16 | |||||
| Total Credits 181-184 | |||||||
| * | Students not participating in co-op will take one additional credit of Free Elective instead of COOP 101. |
| ** | Math majors must pass MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher. |
| *** | If a student takes both MATH 331 and MATH 401, then one of these can count as a Mathematics Elective. Up to 3 mathematics-related courses from other departments may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH special topics courses may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 110, MATH 119, MATH 180, MATH 171, MATH 172, MATH 173, and MATH 239 do not count towards the degree unless approved by the department |
4 year, 1 coop
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| CS 150 or 164 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | CS 172 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
| ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | COOP 101** | 1.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 121* | 4.0 | CS 171 | 3.0 | MATH 123 | 4.0 | ||
| UNIV S101 | 1.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | MATH 200 | 4.0 | ||
| Any Biology (BIO) course | 3.0 | MATH 122 | 4.0 | Any Physics (PHYS) or Physics - Environmental Science (PHEV) course | 3.0-4.0 | ||
| Any Chemistry (CHEM) course | 3.0 | ||||||
| 14 | 15 | 17-18 | 0 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| COM 230 | 3.0 | MATH 210 | 4.0 | MATH 331 | 4.0 | MATH 332 | 3.0 |
| MATH 201 | 4.0 | International Studies or Studies in Diversity elective | 3.0 | Humanities elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 3.0 |
| MATH 220 | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 4.0 | Humanities elective | 3.0 |
| Social Sciences electives | 6.0 | Social Science elective | 3.0 | Social Science elective | 3.0 | International Studies or Studies in Diversity elective | 3.0 |
| Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 4.0 | ||||||
| 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 401 | 3.0 | MATH 402 | 3.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Free electives | 6.0 | UNIV S201 | 1.0 | ||||
| Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 3.0 | Free electives | 6.0 | ||||
| Social Science elective | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 7.0 | ||||
| 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| Free electives | 6.0-7.0 | Free electives | 8.0 | Free electives | 9.0 | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 8.0 | Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 7.0 | Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 6.0 | ||
| 14-15 | 15 | 15 | |||||
| Total Credits 181-183 | |||||||
| * | Math majors must pass MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher. |
| ** | Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101. |
| *** | If a student takes both MATH 331 and MATH 401, then one of these can count as a Mathematics Elective. Up to 3 mathematics-related courses from other departments may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH special topics courses may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 110, MATH 119, MATH 180, MATH 171, MATH 172, MATH 173, and MATH 239 do not count towards the degree unless approved by the department |
5 year, 3 coop
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| CS 150 or 164 | 3.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | CS 172 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
| ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | COOP 101** | 1.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
| MATH 121* | 4.0 | CS 171 | 3.0 | MATH 123 | 4.0 | ||
| UNIV S101 | 1.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | MATH 200 | 4.0 | ||
| Any Biology (BIO) course | 3.0 | MATH 122 | 4.0 | Any Physics (PHYS) or Physics - Environmental Science (PHEV) course | 3.0-4.0 | ||
| Any Chemistry (CHEM) course | 3.0 | ||||||
| 14 | 15 | 17-18 | 0 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| COM 230 | 3.0 | MATH 210 | 4.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| MATH 201 | 4.0 | International Studies or Studies in Diversity elective | 3.0 | ||||
| MATH 220 | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 3.0 | ||||
| Social Science electives | 6.0 | Social Science elective | 3.0 | ||||
| 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 331 | 4.0 | MATH 332 | 3.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Humanities elective | 3.0 | Free elective | 3.0 | ||||
| Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 4.0 | Humanities elective | 3.0 | ||||
| Social Science elective | 3.0 | International Studies or Studies in Diversity elective | 3.0 | ||||
| Mathematics (MATH) elective*** | 4.0 | ||||||
| 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| MATH 401 | 3.0 | MATH 402 | 3.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Free electives | 6.0 | UNIV S201 | 1.0 | ||||
| Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 3.0 | Free electives | 6.0 | ||||
| Social Science elective | 3.0 | Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 7.0 | ||||
| 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Fifth Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| Free electives | 6.0-7.0 | Free electives | 8.0 | Free electives | 9.0 | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 8.0 | Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 7.0 | Mathematics (MATH) electives*** | 6.0 | ||
| 14-15 | 15 | 15 | |||||
| Total Credits 181-183 | |||||||
| * | Math majors must pass MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher. |
| ** | Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101. |
| *** | If a student takes both MATH 331 and MATH 401 then one of these can count as a Mathematics Elective. Up to 3 mathematics-related courses from other departments may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH special topics courses may be substituted for Mathematics Electives with departmental permission. MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 110, MATH 119, MATH 180, MATH 171, MATH 172, MATH 173, and MATH 239 do not count towards the degree unless approved by the department |
Co-op/Career Opportunities
Mathematicians are employed in a variety of capacities in business, industry, and government. Students can combine courses in economics or finance and mathematics to prepare for careers in the actuarial field, banks, stock exchanges, or finance departments of large corporations or other financial institutions. Students interested in science careers may focus on probability and statistics in order to work for industries like pharmaceutical manufacturers. Many others combine math studies with computer science courses to prepare for careers in information systems or engineering.
Teacher certification is also a career option available through a joint program in mathematics and teacher education.
Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.
Dual Degree Bachelor’s Programs
Since applied mathematics plays an important role in many different disciplines, mathematics majors often choose to pursue specialization in a second field of study. Students may choose a dual major that involves completing the requirements of two separate majors or they can opt for a minor, which involves completing the major in one field and a smaller set of courses in another.
Dual majors are common in mathematics/computer science and mathematics/physics. Students interested in a dual major should consult with their advisor or contact the assistant department head. Dual majors in other fields are also possible, but early planning and discussions with advisors is essential.
