Majors

• The A.B. Major: The A.B. major is designed for students planning graduate study or employment outside mathematics (medicine, law, business, finance, journalism, government service, or pre-college teaching). 
• The B.S. Major: The B.S. major is designed for students planning graduate study or employment in mathematics.

Any student contemplating a math major or minor and whose faculty advisor is not in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is strongly urged to consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

It is recommended that students considering majoring in mathematics take Introduction to Proof and Problem Solving (2800) following Calculus II and no later than Fall of their Sophomore year. This course gives students a good understanding of what is involved in higher mathematics and will help them decide if they want to be a math major.

A.B. Mathematics Major

The A.B. degree requires a total of 10 courses.

• MATH-1360 Calculus II (Prerequisite: Calculus I (MATH-1350), four credits of Calculus AP credit, or passing a departmental exam)
• MATH-2250 Linear Algebra (Prerequisite: MATH-1360, eight credits of Calculus AP/IB credit, or passing a departmental exam)
• MATH-2370 Multivariable Calculus (Prerequisite: MATH-1360, eight credits of Calculus AP/IB credit, or passing a departmental exam)
• MATH-2410 Ordinary Differential Equations (Prerequisite: MATH-2370, Co-requisite: MATH-2250)
• MATH-2800 Introduction to Proof and Problem Solving (Prerequisite: B or better in MATH-1360)
• MATH-3210 Abstract Algebra (Prerequisite: MATH-2250 and MATH-2800)
• MATH-3310 Analysis I (Prerequisite: MATH-2800)
• 3 Mathematics electives at the 2000+ level

The four core courses, Calculus II (MATH-1360), Linear Algebra (MATH-2250), Multivariable Calculus (MATH-2370), and Introduction to Proof and Problem Solving (MATH-2800), introduce basic mathematical concepts as well as develop students’ mathematical reasoning and communication skills. Students will further develop abstract reasoning skills in the required upper level courses Abstract Algebra (MATH-3210) and Analysis I (MATH-3310).

An upper level course may be substituted for Calculus II, Multivariable Calculus, or Linear Algebra for students passing the corresponding departmental waiver exam.

Note: Effective Fall 2023, all main campus courses have been renumbered using a new 4-digit numbering system.

https://schedule.georgetown.edu/course-renumbering-crosswalk/m/#math

B.S. Mathematics Major

The B.S. degree is normally for students interested in graduate studies in a quantitative subject, and as such, students with this major are expected to keep at least a B average in their mathematics courses. This degree requires a total of 13 courses.

• MATH-1360 Calculus II (Prerequisite: Calculus I (MATH-1350), four credits of Calculus AP credit, or passing a departmental exam).
• MATH-2140 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics.  ECON-2110 and DSAN-5100 are equivalent to MATH-2140. You may use either one, provided you haven’t double-counted another course towards your math major. Otherwise, you should take one Statistics elective at the 2000+ level instead of MATH-2140.
• MATH-2250 Linear Algebra (Prerequisite: MATH-1360, eight credits of Calculus AP/IB credit, or passing a departmental exam)
• MATH-2370 Multivariable Calculus (Prerequisite: MATH-1360, eight credits of Calculus AP/IB credit, or passing a departmental exam)
• MATH-2410 Ordinary Differential Equations (Prerequisite: MATH-2370, Co-requisite: MATH-2250)
• MATH-2800 Introduction to Proof and Problem Solving (Prerequisite: B or better in MATH-1360)
• MATH-3210 Abstract Algebra (Prerequisite: MATH-2800)
• MATH-3310 Analysis I (Prerequisite: MATH-2800)
• MATH-3320 Functions of Complex Variables (Prerequisite: MATH-3310)  or MATH-4534 Complex Analysis (for strong math majors)
• Programming course: MATH-1510 Introduction to Programming for Data Science, COSC-1010 Introduction to Computer Science: Python, COSC-1020 Computer Science I, or equivalent.
• 3 Mathematics electives at the 2000+ level

The four core courses, Calculus II (MATH-1360), Linear Algebra (MATH-2250), Multivariable Calculus (MATH-2370), and Introduction to Proof and Problem Solving (MATH-2800), introduce basic mathematical concepts as well as develop students’ mathematical reasoning and communication skills. Students will further develop abstract reasoning skills in the required upper level courses Abstract Algebra (MATH-3210), Analysis I (MATH-3310), and Complex Analysis (MATH-3320). In addition, students will gain a basic statistical understanding in Mathematical Statistics (MATH-2140).

An upper level course may be substituted for Calculus II, Multivariable Calculus, or Linear Algebra for students passing the corresponding departmental waiver exam.

To encourage the serious math major to see some significant applications of mathematics, one of the three electives for the BS degree can be a mathematically intensive course in another discipline (approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies), such as Game Theory (ECON-4059), Relativity and Quantum Physics (PHYS-2103), and Symbolic Logic (PHIL-4000).

Note: Effective Fall 2023, all main campus courses have been renumbered using a new 4-digit numbering system.

https://schedule.georgetown.edu/course-renumbering-crosswalk/m/#math

Honors

Majors may consider applying for Mathematics Honors, in which they perform a research project in their senior year with a mathematics faculty mentor leading to a substantial paper and an oral presentation.

Awards

Each year, our department celebrates the intellect, dedication, and growth of students through distinguished awards. You’ll find the criteria, history, and recent recipients of the honors we bestow. These awards acknowledge excellence, progress, and outstanding achievement in Mathematics.