Mathematics, B.A.

(27 credit hours)

Students who major in Mathematics are well prepared to work in disciplines for which advanced quantitative skills are required, such as engineering, science, and economics. In upper-level mathematics courses reasoning rigorously, arguing logically, and writing unambiguously are emphasized, which are assets in virtually any profession.

What Can You Do With a Degree in Mathematics?

~ Teaching and Research

~ Data Scientist

~ Financial Analyst

~ Operations Research Analyst

~ Statistician

~ Actuary

Required

The following requirements are needed to complete the major in Mathematics (27 hours):

NOTE: To obtain a major in mathematics, a student must complete at least 15 hours of required courses at Sweet Briar.

Program Core

Complete all of the following mathematics courses (24 hours):

ENGR 125 - Introduction to Computer Science and Data Science CR: 3
MATH 123 - Calculus I CR: 3
MATH 124 - Calculus II CR: 3
MATH 217 - Introduction to Mathematical Proofs CR: 3
MATH 223 - Calculus III CR: 3
MATH 232 - Linear Algebra CR: 3
MATH 323 - Sequences and Series CR: 3
MATH 333 - Algebraic Structures CR: 3

Senior Exercise

Generally taken in the final semester of the senior year (3 hours):

MATH 452 - Senior Seminar CR: 3

Interested in Graduate/Professional Programs?

If you are interested in pursuing graduate or professional programs for mathematics, the following courses are recommended in addition to the requirements listed above:

MATH 218 - Discrete Mathematics CR: 3
MATH 303 - Probability CR: 3
MATH 328 - Ordinary Differential Equations CR: 3
MATH 345 - Complex Analysis CR: 3
MATH 361 - Special Study CR: 1-3
MATH 377 - Internship CR: 1-3
MATH 381 - Advanced Statistics CR: 3
MATH 461 - Independent Study CR: 1-3