Mathematics A.B. - Pure Mathematics Concentration
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Mathematics with a concentration in Pure Mathematics requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Select one related course from outside of the mathematics department: 4 sh
Required courses: 20 sh
Choose three courses from the following: 12 sh
| STS 212 | STATISTICS IN APPLICATION | 4 sh |
| MTH 341/STS 341 | PROBABILITY THEORY AND STATISTICS | 4 sh |
| MTH 335 | MODERN GEOMETRY | 4 sh |
| MTH 351 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 sh |
| MTH 430 | ABSTRACT ALGEBRA | 4 sh |
| MTH 455 | ANALYSIS | 4 sh |
| MTH 471 | INTRO TO OR AND STOCHASTIC PROCESSES | 2-4 sh |
| | ONE RELATED COURSE FROM AN ALLIED FIELD OUTSIDE THE MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT | |
At least 4 semester hours must be MTH 400 level.
The electives and the related course from outside of mathematics are expected to form a cohesive plan and must be approved by the Mathematics department.
Capstone experience: 2-4 sh
The experiential/capstone experience must be approved by the Mathematics department.
| MTH 460 | SEMINAR | 4 sh |
| MTH 481 | INTERNSHIP IN MATHEMATICS | 1-4 sh |
| MTH 499 | INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS | 1-4 sh |
A student may be exempt from STS 110 and/or MTH 151 by demonstrating proficiency.
Once a student has received credit, including transfer credit for a course, credit may not be received for any course with material that is equivalent to it or is a prerequisite for it without permission of the mathematics department.
All graduating mathematics majors are required to complete a senior portfolio of their work. This portfolio will include a compilation of their work across their four years of mathematical study at Elon; therefore, students should be mindful of this requirement as they complete work for all their courses and be sure to retain electronic copies of work that they may want to include in their portfolio in their senior year.
Total Credit Hours: 38-40