Mathematics
Mathematics Requirements
The academic requirements for mathematics represent a specialized course of study within the larger context of a diverse liberal arts education. Not only are these requirements designed to provide a focused and rigorous approach to the core concepts of the discipline, but they also allow ample opportunities for exploration in other subjects and departments throughout the university. By studying mathematics at DePauw, you will develop comprehensive expertise in your field while enjoying the benefits of a well-rounded education.
Total Courses Required
Ten
Core Courses
MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 223, MATH 251, MATH 270, MATH 495
Other Required Courses
Students planning graduate work in mathematics should include MATH 361 and MATH 371. Students concentrating in actuarial mathematics should include MATH 331 and MATH 441. MATH 341 or MATH 348 is also highly recommended.
Number 300 & 400 Level Courses
Four (not including MATH 495)
Senior Requirement & Capstone Experience
MATH 495
Writing in the Major
Mathematics majors develop their writing expertise by taking the classes Math 223, Foundations of Advanced Mathematics, and Math 270, Linear Algebra. In these courses, significant emphasis will be placed on what it means to express mathematical thoughts and concepts through writing. Discussion of writing in Mathematics takes place throughout the mathematics curriculum, but receives special emphasis in these courses, where students have many opportunities to revise their writing after receiving feedback from the instructor and to integrate mathematical symbols and prose writing, in the form of a cogent argument. The writing in the major requirement in Mathematics culminates in the senior seminar, where students produce an expository paper of approximately twenty pages.
Total Courses Required
Five
Core Courses
MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 223, MATH 270
Other Required Courses
Number 300 & 400 Level Courses
One
Contact Us
Mathematical Sciences
Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the mathematics major at DePauw is housed in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. This department encourages the development of widely applicable skills in analytical thinking and problem solving by nurturing proficiency in data analysis, decision-making, oral and written communication, and an appreciation for diversity.
Jennifer Plew
- jenniferplew@depauw.edu
- (765) 658-4566
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Julian Science and Mathematics Center
2 East Hanna Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135