Majors and Minors in Math
Options for Mathematics Majors
The Mathematics department offers two undergraduate degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and to the Bachelor of Science degrees.
The Bachelor of Arts program in Mathematics is designed to provide students a solid foundation in the main areas of mathematics and mathematical applications, 为各种各样的职业或本科后课程做准备.
The Bachelor of Science program in Mathematics is designed to give students further theoretical mathematical experience, 强烈推荐给考虑攻读数学电子游戏正规平台生的学生.
Please direct any questions about the major in Mathematics to the Assistant Chair for Undergraduate Programs.
The Bachelor of Arts program in Mathematics is designed to provide a solid foundation in the main areas of mathematics and mathematical applications, 为各种各样的职业或本科后课程做准备. 学生准备在定量领域工作,包括精算科学, finance, and data science, 或者在统计学或计算生物学等领域进一步学习. Students who complete the BA in mathematics also pursue careers in education, law and medicine.
近年来,约65%的数学专业学生攻读学士学位.
数学学士专业要求至少修满33个学分, depending upon the student's preparation in Calculus prior to entering Boston College.
Preparation (if necessary) | MATH 1102 微积分I(数学和科学专业),或与其相当的(e.g.(微积分AP考试4分或以上) MATH 1103 微积分II(数学和科学专业),或 MATH 1105 微积分II-AP(数学和科学专业),或同等课程(e.g., five on the Calculus BC AP exam). |
Required Courses | MATH 2202 Multivariable Calculus or MATH 2203 Multivariable Calculus (Honors) MATH 2210 Linear Algebra or MATH 2211 Linear Algebra (Honors) MATH 2216 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics MATH 3310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra MATH 3320 Introduction to Analysis |
Required Course Substitution Notes | 经主管本科课程的助理主席批准, 高级学生可以省略必修课, 在4400或更高的数学课程中,每门课用三个学分代替. |
Required Elective Courses | Eighteen (18) 选修数学课程3312、3322或4400及以上学分. |
GPA Requirement | A grade point average of at least 1.你必须在你的专业数学课程中达到67分. |
Planning
Most B.A. 候选人将从微积分课程开始他们的课程. The earlier you complete the required Calculus courses, the easier your scheduling becomes.
为数学和科学的微积分初学者准备的课程
These are the usual scheduling grids we see among our majors who started right away in first semester of freshman year in a Calculus course designed for Math and Science majors:
大约20%的人在第一学期开始学习数学1102微积分I. 这些学生中的许多人在进入BC之前很少或根本没有微积分, while some have taken a semester or more of Calculus but do not feel prepared to enter Calculus II right away. Several of these students may actually begin a major other than mathematics (the usual suspects: Chemistry, Computer Science B.S. 程序,地质地球物理,地球物理和物理).
对于这些学生,可以满足以下专业要求:
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | MATH 1102 | MATH 1103 |
Sophomore | MATH 2202/3 | MATH 2210/1 MATH 2216 |
Junior | MATH 3320 or MATH 3310 MATH elective | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective |
Senior | MATH elective MATH elective | MATH elective MATH elective |
大约45%的人在第一学期开始学习数学1105微积分II-AP. If you are prepared to enter MATH 1105 right away in the Fall of your freshman year (e.g., 你在微积分AB预修考试中至少得了4分), 那么你的专业要求很容易满足如下:
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | MATH 1105 | MATH 2202 |
Sophomore | MATH 2210 | MATH 2216 |
Junior | MATH 3320 or MATH 3310 MATH elective | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective |
Senior | MATH elective MATH elective | MATH elective MATH elective |
几乎35%的学生在第一学期开始学习MT 2202. 如果您准备在大一秋季进入MT 2202 (e.g., you got a five on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement Exam), then your requirements are reduced to:
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | MATH 2202/3 | MATH 2210/1 |
Sophomore | MATH 2216 | MATH 3320 or MATH 3310 |
Junior | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective | MATH elective MATH elective |
Senior | MATH elective MATH elective | MATH elective MATH elective |
以上所有建议的时间表都是保守的. 没有一门课程要求每学期两门以上的课程, 没有人提议在头两年加速增长, 没有人建议完成一个超过最低限度的计划. But some students will be eager to learn more mathematics sooner; some may plan on taking an extra mathematics elective or two while at BC; and some may have specific preferences for courses which match career goals. 有关这些情况的评论,请参阅本页的最后部分.
如果你不从数学和科学微积分课程开始怎么办?
About 15% of our eventual B.A. candidates do not take one of the required Calculus courses for Math and Science Majors in their first semester. Many of these students probably elected majors which required them to take other Calculus courses. One example would include:
A student who completes one of MATH 1100 or MATH 1101 in the first semester (example: a Biology major) can transition to and complete a mathematics major by moving into MATH 1103 in the second semester:
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | MATH 1103 | |
Sophomore | MATH 2202/3 | MATH 2210/1 or MATH 2216 |
Junior | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective |
Senior | MATH elective MATH elective | MATH elective MATH elective |
Almost every student who joins the B.A. program after the first semester will require an individualized recommendation for arranging his or her program of study, and he or she should consult the Mathematics Assistant Chair for Undergraduates as soon as possible.
Variations in Scheduling
There are reasons why the schedules proposed above will have to be modified for some students. 我们看到的典型变化,连同提出的修改,包括:
Junior Year Abroad (worst case, assuming you don't take any mathematics courses while abroad—although most of our majors who go abroad take at least one mathematics course while they're away from BC):
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | MATH 1105 | MATH 2202 |
Sophomore | MATH 2210 MATH 2216 | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective |
Junior | Semester Abroad | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective |
Senior | MATH elective MATH elective | MATH elective MATH elective |
LSOE Student (LSOE学生要求在一个学期内进行学生授课, 通常在大四的秋季学期):
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | MATH 1105 | MATH 2202/3 |
Sophomore | MATH 2210/1 | MATH 2216 MATH elective |
Junior | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective MATH elective | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective |
Senior | Student Teaching | MATH elective MATH elective |
Late Change to Mathematics (最坏的情况:一年级修了1100- 1101的学生):
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | ||
Sophomore | MATH 1105 or MATH 2202/3 or MATH 2210/1 | MATH 2210/1 or MATH 2202/3 MATH 2216 |
Junior | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective | MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 MATH elective |
Senior | MATH elective MATH elective | MATH elective MATH elective |
Nevertheless, 不管什么变化会影响你的情况, we strongly urge that you adhere to these basic recommendations in working out a scheduling of courses for the major:
- 尽早完成数学2202/3;
- Complete at least one of MATH 2210/1 or MATH 2216 no later than first semester of sophomore year, and complete both no later than the end of sophomore year (MATH 2210/1 is usually completed before MATH 2216, 但在某些情况下,情况并非如此);
- Complete at least one of MATH 3310 or MATH 3320 in first semester of junior year; and complete both no later than the end of junior year (these courses are independent and can be taken in either order);
- Complete at least one elective course no later than first semester of junior year; and at least two elective courses no later than the end of junior year.
For More Information and Advice
请随时联系以下任何一位:
Rennie Mirollo
Department Chairperson
Professor
renato.mirollo@hateyun.com
617-552-3762
Maloney Hall 544
Juliana Belding
Assistant Chair for Undergraduates
Professor of the Practice
juliana.belding@hateyun.com
617-552-1201
Maloney Hall 516
Martin Bridgeman
Assistant Chair for Graduates
Professor
martin.bridgeman@hateyun.com
617-552-3770
Maloney Hall 547
The Bachelor of Science program in Mathematics is designed to give students further theoretical mathematical experience, 强烈推荐给考虑攻读数学电子游戏正规平台生的学生. The core of the BS major program consists of two year-long sequences, in Algebra and Analysis. 学生还必须学习复数变量, four additional upper-level elective math courses and four courses in natural and physical science, 包含大量数学成分的计算机科学或经济学.
近年来,大约35%的数学专业学生攻读了学士学位.
数学学士专业要求至少修满36个学分, depending upon the student's preparation in Calculus prior to entering Boston College.
Preparation (if necessary) | MATH 1102 微积分I(数学和科学专业),或与其相当的(e.g.(微积分AP考试4分或以上) MATH 1103 微积分II(数学和科学专业),或 MATH 1105 微积分II-AP(数学和科学专业),或同等课程(e.g., five on the Calculus BC AP exam). |
Required Courses | MATH 2202 Multivariable Calculus or MATH 2203 Multivariable Calculus (Honors) MATH 2210 Linear Algebra or MATH 2211 Linear Algebra (Honors) MATH 2216 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics MATH 3311-3312 Algebra I,II MATH 3321-3322 Analysis I,II MATH 4460 Complex Variables |
Required Course Substitution Notes | 经主管本科课程的助理主席批准, 高级学生可以省略必修课, 在编号的数学课程中替换三个学分 4000 or higher for each. |
Required Elective Courses | Twelve (12) 选修学分的数学课程编号 4000 and above. |
Science Courses | Twelve (12) credits in natural science, computer science, or economics, 理科课程(见理科课程选项卡). |
GPA Requirement | A grade point average of at least 1.你必须在你的专业数学课程中达到67分. |
Planning
Most B.S. 候选人将从微积分课程开始他们的课程. The earlier you complete the required Calculus courses, the easier your scheduling becomes.
Typical B.S. Programs
If you begin your program in Calculus I, the requirements may be satisfied as follows:
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | MATH 1102 | MATH 1103 |
Sophomore | MATH 2202/3 | MATH 2210/1 MATH 2216 |
Junior | MATH 3311 MATH 3321 | MATH 3312 MATH 3322 |
Senior | MATH elective MATH elective MATH elective | MATH elective MATH elective |
If you begin your program in Calculus II, the requirements may be satisfied as follows:
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | MATH 1105 | MATH 2202 |
Sophomore | MATH 2210/1 | MATH 2216 MATH elective |
Junior | MATH 3311 MATH 3321 | MATH 3312 MATH 3322 |
Senior | MATH elective MATH elective | MATH elective MATH elective |
如果你准备在大一的秋季进入数学2202 (e.g., you got a five on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement Exam), then your requirements are reduced to:
Class | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman | MATH 2202/3 | MATH 2210/1 MATH 2216 |
Sophomore | MATH 3311 / MATH 3321 | MATH 3312 / MATH 3322 |
Junior | MATH 3311 / MATH 3321 Math elective | MATH 3312 / MATH 3322 MATH elective |
Senior | MATH elective MATH elective | MATH elective |
以上所有建议的时间表都是保守的. 没有一门课程要求每学期两门以上的课程, 没有人提议在头两年加速增长, 没有人建议完成一个超过最低限度的计划. But some students will be eager to learn more mathematics sooner; many will be anxious to accelerate to prepare for graduate school. 这些学生应该去见本科生助理主席.
下面是自然科学课程的列表, computer science, 以及符合B级要求的经济学.S. in Mathematics. 本系也开放其他具有重要数学内容的课程. Students may consult with the Assistant Chair for Undergraduate Programs about other possibilities.
Biology
- BIOL 2000 Molecules and Cells
- BIOL 2010 Ecology and Evolution
- BIOL 3040 Cell Biology
- BIOL 3190 Genetics & Genomics
- BIOL 4200 Introduction to Bioinformatics
Chemistry
- 化学1109(1117)-1110(1118)一般(荣誉现代)化学I, II
- CHEM 3351 Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 4475-4476 Physical Chemistry I, II
Computer Science
- CSCI 1101-1102 Computer Science I,II
- 计算机科学专业的任何高级课程.
Economics
- ECON 2228 Econometric Methods
- ECON 2229 Forecasting Techniques
- ECON 3308 Game Theory in Economics
- ECON 3311 Mathematics for Economists
Earth and Environmental Sciences
- EESC 3391 Introduction to Geophysics
- EESC 4424 Environmental Geophysics
- EESC 4455 Exploration of Seismology
Physics
- 物理2100(2200)- 2101(2201)物理导论(微积分)I, II
- Recommended. 物理专业的高级课程.
如果你对如何从B开始有疑问.S. Program or transitioning to it please consult with the Assistant Chair for Undergraduates.
For More Information and Advice
请随时联系以下任何一位:
Rennie Mirollo
Department Chairperson
Professor
renato.mirollo@hateyun.com
617-552-3762
Maloney Hall 544
Juliana Belding
Assistant Chair for Undergraduates
Professor of the Practice
juliana.belding@hateyun.com
617-552-1201
Maloney Hall 516
Martin Bridgeman
Assistant Chair for Graduates
Professor
martin.bridgeman@hateyun.com
617-552-3770
Maloney Hall 547
完成以下课程的学生将被授予辅修数学.
Required Courses | 数学2202或数学2203多变量微积分 MATH 2210 or MATH 2211 Linear Algebra |
Required Course Substitution Notes | With the approval of the Assistant Chair for Undergraduate students may omit required courses, substituting an elective chosen from the approved courses listed below for each course. AP学分不能用于满足未成年人的要求. |
Twelve Elective Credits | 十二个选修学分,从以下科目中选择:
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Recommended Electives for Minors
某些数学课程特别适合其他专业的学生, mathematics-related majors.
Biology and Chemistry
- MATH 4410 Differential Equations
- MATH 4426 Mathematical Probability
- MATH 4427 Mathematical Statistics
- MATH 4470 Mathematical Modeling
Computer Science
- MATH 4426 Probability
- MATH 4445 Combinatorics
- MATH 4414 Numerical Analysis
- MATH 4427 Mathematical Statistics
- MATH 4430 Number Theory
- MATH 4435 Mathematical Programming
- MATH 4470 Mathematical Modeling
Economics and Management
- MATH 4410 Differential Equations
- MATH 4414 Numerical Analysis
- MATH 4426 Mathematical Probability
- MATH 4427 Mathematical Statistics
- MATH 4435 Mathematical Programming
- MATH 4470 Mathematical Modeling
Physics
- MATH 4410 Differential Equations
- MATH 4414 Numerical Analysis
- MATH 4426 Mathematical Probability
- MATH 4427 Mathematical Statistics
- MATH 4440 Dynamical Systems
- 数学4451欧几里得和非欧几里得几何
- MATH 4460 Complex Variables
- MATH 4470 Mathematical Modeling
Rennie Mirollo
Department Chairperson
Professor
renato.mirollo@hateyun.com
617-552-3762
Maloney Hall 544
Juliana Belding
Assistant Chair for Undergraduates
Associate Professor of the Practice
juliana.belding@hateyun.com
617-552-1201
Maloney Hall 516
Martin Bridgeman
Assistant Chair for Graduates
Professor
martin.bridgeman@hateyun.com
617-552-3770
Maloney Hall 547
Candidates for either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science who meet the following requirements will be awarded Departmental Honors in Mathematics:
- 完成B级的数学要求.S. degree.
That is, 所有优等生都必须修12门数学课程, including MATH 3311, MATH 3312, MATH 3321, MATH 3322, MATH 4460.
- A grade point average of at least 3.所有3300及以上的数学课程成绩均为3分.
- Completion, as one of the required electives, of an honors thesis course MATH 4498 or an independent study course MATH 4499 under the direction of a faculty member.
-or- - 作为必修课之一,完成8800级的电子游戏正规平台生课程.