Mathematics Program
The mathematics major is designed for students who are interested in employment in government or industry, who plan to attend graduate or professional school, or who plan to teach. In addition to the department requirements below, a student must complete the University Core Curriculum (including FYS throughout the first year), the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences language requirement (at least two 200-level courses, almost always taken in the first year), and other general requirements.
To search for mathematics courses, please visit the Course Catalog.
MA 106, 107, 208: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II, III
MA 108 First-Year Problem Solving (MA 308 Problem Solving is required for those who declare the math major after the beginning of their fall First-Year term)
MA 200: Introduction to Proofs
MA 205: Discrete Mathematics (or CS 151 Foundations of Computing 1)
MA 310: Linear Algebra
MA330: Complex Analysis
MA 412: Algebra: Groups
MA 426-W: Analysis: Theory of Calculus
Choose one of MA 413 Algebra: Rings and Fields II OR MA 427, Analysis: Lebesgue Integral
Programming course numbered CS 142 or higher
Three additional courses chosen from MA 301, MA 305, MA 473, courses numbered between MA 311-MA 399, or courses numbered MA 413-428
Suggested Four-Year Schedules
Majors Starting in MA 106 Calculus I
| Fall | Spring | |
| First Year | MA 106 Science Course |
MA 107 MA 108 Programming Course |
| Second Year | MA 205 MA 208 |
MA 200 MA 310 |
| Third Year | MA 426* and/or MA 413 and/or MA elective | MA 427 and/or MA 412* MA 330 and/or MA elective |
| Fourth Year | MA 426* and/or MA elective or MA 413 | MA 412* or MA 427, MA 490 if needed and/or MA elective |
Majors Starting in MA 107 Calculus II
| Fall | Spring | |
| First Year | MA 107 Science Course |
MA 108 MA 200 Programming Course |
| Second Year | MA 205 MA 208 |
MA 310 and/or MA 412 |
| Third Year | MA 426* and/or MA 413 and/or MA Elective |
MA 427 and/or MA 412* MA 330 and/or MA Elective |
| Fourth Year | MA 426* and/or MA Elective or MA 313 |
MA 412* or MA 427, MA 490 if needed and/or MA Elective |
Majors Starting in MA 208 Calculus III
| Fall | Spring | |
| First Year | MA 208 Science Course |
MA 108 MA 200 Programming Course |
| Second Year | MA 205 MA 310 and/or MA 426* |
MA 412* and/or MA 310 |
| Third Year | MA 426* and/or MA 413 and/or MA Elective |
MA 427 and/or MA 412* MA 330 and/or MA Elective |
| Fourth Year | MA 426* and/or MA Elective or MA 413 | MA 412* or MA 427, MA 490 if needed and/or MA Elective |
Note: *MA 426 is offered every fall and MA 412 is offered every spring.
MA 106, 107: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II
MA 200: Introduction to Proofs
MA 205: Discrete Mathematics
MA 310: Linear Algebra
Choose one of MA 305, Graph Theory OR MA 208, Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
One additional upper division elective to be chosen from MA 301, MA 305, courses numbered between MA 311 and MA 399 or MA 412-473
Please review the College of Education’s curriculum sheets.
NOTE: The information found on this website with respect to major/minor/program requirements is primarily directed at providing prospective students a general roadmap of the curriculum. Current Butler students are expected to review their degree audit report at my.butler.edu and speak with their advisor regularly for detailed information regarding their specific degree requirements and their progress toward degree completion.