Dec 04, 2024

2024-2025 Hope College Catalog

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2024-2025 Hope College Catalog

Mathematics, BS

The Bachelor of Science mathematics major consists of 41 credits in math courses. At least 60 credits in Natural and Applied Sciences must be completed to earn a BS degree.

Core Mathematics

MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4 or
MATH 126 - Calculus with Review II
Credits: 4
MATH 132 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 233 - Multivariable Calculus Credits: 3
MATH 245 - Linear Algebra and Applications Credits: 3
MATH 270 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
MATH 280 - Bridge to Higher Mathematics: An Introduction to Mathematical Proof Credits: 3
MATH 331 - Real Analysis I Credits: 3
MATH 341 - Algebraic Structures I Credits: 3

Mathematics Electives (15 credits)

MATH 215 - Intermediate Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 219 - Statistical Methods Credits: 4
MATH 313 - Statistics for Data Science Credits: 3
MATH 321 - History of Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 332 - Real Analysis II Credits: 3
MATH 334 - Complex Analysis Credits: 3
MATH 342 - Algebraic Structures II Credits: 3
MATH 345 - Advanced Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 351 - College Geometry Credits: 3
MATH 360 - Combinatorics and Graph Theory Credits: 3
MATH 362 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 365 - Introduction to Probability Credits: 3
MATH 366 - Probability for Actuaries Credits: 3
MATH 370 - Advanced Differential Equations Credits: 3
MATH 372 - Numerical Analysis Credits: 3
MATH 395 - Special Studies in Mathematics Credits: 1-4
MATH 490R - Research in Mathematics Credits: 1-4
MATH 493 - Independent Study in Mathematics Credits: 1-3
MATH 495 - Advanced Studies in Mathematics Credits: 1-3
MATH 499 - Mathematics Internship Credits: 1-6

Natural and Applied Science Electives (19 credits)

Any course in BIOL, CHEM, CSCI, ENGS, GES, MATH or PHYS to reach 60 NAS credits for the BS degree. May not use courses intended for education majors.