Mathematics A.B.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Mathematics requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
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.
Required courses: 28 sh
Math Elective: 4 sh
Related Course: 4 sh
Capstone experience: 2-4 sh
The capstone experience must be approved by the Mathematics & Statistics department.
Total Credit Hours: 38-40
Program Outcomes
Students will construct and evaluate mathematical proofs using appropriate definitions, theorems, and logical reasoning.
Students will analyze and solve mathematical problems by selecting and applying appropriate mathematical concepts, models, or techniques.
Students will communicate mathematical reasoning and results clearly and accurately in written and oral formats using standard mathematical notation and terminology.