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The Mathematics curriculum offers a strong foundation in applied and pure mathematics, plus analytical sciences. Core studies include calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. Choose from electives like combinatorics, probability, and cryptography to tailor your path for careers or graduate studies.

*Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program Requirements and 53 (or 54) Credits of Major Requirements. 

Mathematics Major Courses Requirements (27 or 28 Credits) 

Credits

( MATH 2100 or MATH 2100H  
Calculus I 
/Credits: 4)
( MATH 2200 or MATH 2200H 
Calculus II  
/Credits: 4)
( MATH 2500 or CSIS 2050
Introduction to Advanced Mathematics or  Discrete Mathematics   
/Credits: 3 or 4 )
( MATH 3200
Calculus III
/Credits: 4)
( MATH 3300
Introductory Linear Algebra
/Credits: 3)
(MATH 3400 
Ordinary Differential Equations 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4050 or MATH 4350
Advanced Calculus I or Abstract Algebra I
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4060 or MATH 4360
Advanced Calculus II or Abstract Algebra II
/Credits: 3)

Laboratory science course requirements (8 Credits) 

Credits

( CHEM 1300 or CHEM 1300H 
General Chemistry I & Lab 
/Credits: 4)
( CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1310H 
General Chemistry II & Lab 
/Credits: 4)
( CSIS 2101 
Fundamentals of Computer Programming 
/Credits: 4)
( CSIS 3101 
Advanced Computer Programming 
/Credits: 4)
( PHYS 2350 or 2350H or PHYS 2400
General Physics I & Lab or General Physics II & Lab
/Credits: 4)
( PHYS 2360 or 2360 H or PHYS 2500
General Physics II & Lab or Physics II & Lab
/Credits: 4)

Major electives (18 credits) 

Credits 

( MATH 3050 
Mathematics and Biology 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 3260 
Combinatorics 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 3270 
Logic 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 3340 
Linear Algebra II 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 3350 
Number Theory 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 3450 
Elementary Differential Geometry 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 3900 
History of Mathematics 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4050 
Advanced Calculus II 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4060 
Advanced Calculus II 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4100 
Introduction to Topology 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4200 
Complex Variables 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4300 
Numerical Methods  
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4350 
Abstract Algebra I 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4360 
Abstract Algebra II 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4400 
Partial Differential Equations 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4450 
Basic Probability 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4500 
Probability and Statistics 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4600 
Introduction to Applied Mathematics 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4700 
Applied Cryptography 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4900 
Special Topics in Mathematics 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4950 
Internships in Mathematics 
/Credits: 3)
( MATH 4990 
Independent Study in Mathematics 
/Credits: 3)

The following courses are EXCLUDED for credit toward the mathematics major:

MATH 3030 Applied Statistics II (3 Credits)
MATH 4020 Applied Regression Analysis (3 Credits)
MATH 4040 Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis (3 Credits)
MATH 4080 Introduction to Statistical Computations (3 Credits)
 

The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the 2020-2021 edition of the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.

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4-Year Plan of Study

See the entire program at a glance. The four-year plan of study will assist you in planning your future at NSU. It presents an overall idea of the order in which courses might be taken in a four-year plan during a student's college career.