Degree Requirements

Mathematics Majors

The CORE courses consist of:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics

The minimum requirement for the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics are the six CORE courses plus four courses; two foundation courses and two modeling courses.

The FOUNDATION courses focus on teaching abstract reasoning and the reading, creation, and writing of rigorous proofs in the study of the foundational structures of mathematics.

The MODELING courses, while not devoid of proofs, include a significant study of how mathematical techniques can be used to model and analyze real-world problems.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics

The minimum requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics are:

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

The minimum requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics are:

Mathematics Minors

Minor in Mathematics

The minimum requirements for a mathematics minor are:

Minor in Applied Mathematics

The minimum requirements for an Applied Mathematics minor are:

Additional Points of Interest

Research at Denison

Denison offers a number of research opportunities, including funding for summer research projects.  The Anderson Foundation and the Denison University Research Foundation (DURF) support qualified students conducting summer research.  For off-campus research opportunities in Mathematics, see the various National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates experiences.  Interested students should consult a faculty member as early as possible in the fall semester.

Off-Campus Study

The Department of Mathematics supports students who want to globalize their education by completing some portion of their undergraduate education abroad. Study abroad experiences enhance one's knowledge while learning another culture and way of life. Students can gain valuable international experience that will benefit future career goals and/or graduate school opportunities. Math majors who are fluent in another language will have special advantages in the job market. Funds from institutional, need-based, or merit aid can be applied to the costs of a semester off-campus study with an approved program.

Transfer Credits

Students may take up to two classes outside the department to transfer towards the major at Denison.  Additional courses taken outside Denison may accrue credit hours towards graduation, but will not contribute to requirements in the major.  Courses taken outside the university must be pre-approved for acceptance towards major requirements.  Students should provide the department chair syllabi for the intended courses for department approval.  Students may petition the department chair for exceptions to this policy.  In particular, transfer students may be eligible to transfer additional courses towards major requirements.

Cross-listed Courses

Students in any Math major may take up to two cross-listed courses to count as an elective requirement in the major. Students in any Math minor may up to one cross-listed course to count as an elective requirement in the minor.