Program: Mathematics - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The First Two Years - Mathematics

First Year

Fall

Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

CSCI 1100 - Computer Science I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 1010 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 1900 - Art and Science of Mathematics I Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 1100 - Physics I Credit Hours: 4
(See footnote 1 below)

Spring

Science Elective Credit Hours: 4
Elective Credit Hours: 4
Hum or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

MATH 1020 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
MATH 1910 - Art and Science of Mathematics II Credit Hours: 1

Second Year

Fall

Elective Credit Hours: 4
Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4(see footnote 2 below)

BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology Credit Hours: 4
(See footnote 1 below)
MATH 2010 - Multivariable Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credit Hours: 4

Spring

Science Elective Credit Hours: 4
Elective Credit Hours: 4
Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

MATH 2400 - Introduction to Differential Equations Credit Hours: 4

Program Information

In the above curriculum, the first-year seminar courses MATH 1900 and MATH 1910 are not required, but are strongly recommended. This weekly seminar course for math majors presents interesting and challenging mathematical problems and ideas for discussion.

The science electives should be courses from the School of Science outside of math. Note that mathematical science includes all courses with MATH and MATP codes (and any course cross-listed with a MATH or MATP course).

Also, students with advanced placement may wish to take MATH 4090, Foundations of Analysis, during their second year.

Mathematics Curriculum

Third Year

Fall

Mathematics Option Credit Hours: 4
Elective Credit Hours: 4
Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

MATH 4090 - Foundation of Analysis Credit Hours: 4

Spring

MATH 4xxx Algebra Option Credit Hours: 4
Elective Credit Hours: 4
Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

MATH 4200 - Mathematical Analysis I Credit Hours: 4

Fourth Year

Fall

Mathematics Option Credit Hours: 4
Mathematics Option Credit Hours: 4
Elective Credit Hours: 4

MATH 4950 - Senior Research Credit Hours: 4

Spring

Mathematics Option Credit Hours: 4
Elective Credit Hours: 4
Elective Credit Hours: 4

Program Information

The above curriculum provides a broad and basic education in mathematics. It is especially suited to those intending to continue on to graduate education in mathematics or some other scientific and engineering field. Considerable flexibility is built into this program to allow students and their advisers to tailor programs to individual objectives. As a result, by choosing appropriate mathematical options, the curriculum is equally useful to those seeking immediate employment upon graduation.

Students should note that the mathematics options listed above are any 4000-level or higher course from the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The algebra option is MATH 4100 or MATH 4010

Footnotes

The courses BIOL 1010 and PHYS 1100 may be taken in any semester they are offered and in either order.
TThe course PHIL 2140 is strongly recommended as an H&SS course in the fall of the first or second year.