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As a mathematics major, you’ll learn to apply mathematical concepts and techniques to real-world problems.
Our dynamic curriculum at Merrimack College will expose you to a variety of theoretical and applied topics in mathematics and will enhance your problem-solving abilities. It will arm you with the skills and concepts you need to recognize and understand patterns in the world around you and apply that understanding in a wide range of professions.
As a mathematics major, you’ll also improve your ability to think critically and reason logically — skills anyone needs to become a responsible, informed citizen.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside faculty on senior honors projects or undergraduate research, in areas including complex analysis, knot theory, sports statistics, recreational mathematics and math education.
Recent projects include:
Read: Students and Faculty Construct a Revenue Model for Watts Water Technologies
You may also gain valuable experience by working at the Tutoring and Math Center or serving as mathematics fellows supporting instruction in our introductory courses for nonmajors.
As a mathematics major, you’ll be well equipped to pursue advanced studies in the field or to begin a career in industry, science or education. Recent graduates’ positions include:
All mathematics majors take a combination of these required and elective courses to satisfy the 48-credit course requirement in the major. The bachelor of arts in mathematics requires 124 credits overall.
Required Courses
MTH 1314 |
Discrete Mathematics |
MTH 1217 |
Calculus I |
MTH 1218 |
Calculus II |
MTH 2219 |
Calculus III |
MTH 2220 |
Differential Equations |
MTH 3335 |
Linear Algebra |
MTH 4336 |
Abstract Algebra |
MTH 4343 |
Real Analysis |
CSC 1610 OR |
Problem Solving with Programming OR |
Elective Courses
Add enough additional credits of mathematics electives (2000 level or higher) to reach a total of 48 credits in the major.
MTH 2423 |
Topics in Geometry |
MTH 2527 |
Probability and Statistics I |
MTH 2528 |
Probability and Statistics II |
MTH 2644 |
Combinatorics |
MTH 2650 |
Knot Theory |
MTH 3400W |
Readings in Mathematics |
MTH 3623 |
Topics in Combinatorial Geometry |
MTH 3701 |
Modeling and Simulation |
MTH 3725 |
Numerical Analysis |
MTH 4600 |
Topics in Mathematics |
MTH 4645 |
Complex Analysis |
MTH 4800 |
Directed Study |
MTH 4850 |
Directed Research |
Note: We strongly urge you to take additional mathematics electives and two semesters of a natural science. In order to graduate, in your senior year you will be required to take the Mathematics Major Field Test, administered by the Educational Testing Service.
For more information about majors and minors at Merrimack, consult the online course catalog.
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