2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Department of Mathematical Sciences
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Telephone: (302) 831-2653
www.mathsci.udel.edu
Faculty Listing: http://www.mathsci.udel.edu/people/faculty
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers BA and BS degrees in Mathematics, BS degrees in Actuarial Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Data Science, and Mathematics and Economics, and BA and BS degrees in Mathematics Education at the secondary level. Honors and many related 4+1 programs are available, as is a minor in mathematics, and a minor in mathematics and data science.
The Department offers a spectrum of courses at all levels that prepare students for industry careers or postgraduate study. The Department has a substantial and diverse research portfolio and supports undergraduate participation in research. The Department also sponsors and facilitates student organizations and student participation in national competitions.
The Department accepts changes of major into our undergraduate programs on a rolling basis. Any student seeking a major in the department should plan to complete the MATH 241 , MATH 242 , and MATH 243 calculus sequence and MATH 210 (Discrete Mathematics) as early as possible.
Courses For Other Majors
In addition to the courses for its own majors, the Department of Mathematical Sciences offers courses specifically designed and taught for students in other majors who need to use mathematical techniques in their studies and careers.
The three-semester calculus sequence MATH 241 , MATH 242 , MATH 243 is the traditional basis for programs in the physical sciences and engineering. Students who plan to take advanced math courses are advised to take this sequence. Students lacking preparation to take MATH 241 can complete the MATH 231 , MATH 232 sequence which is considered equivalent to MATH 241 .
The alternative calculus course MATH 221 and the finite mathematics course, MATH 230 , are designed for students in the behavioral, management, and social sciences.
Students are permitted to enroll in MATH 221 or MATH 241 only if they have scored high enough on the Math Placement Test. See the Department’s website for detailed information about the placement system. Enrollment in MATH 242 or MATH 243 requires completing preceding courses in the sequence, including credits earned through secondary programs (such as AP tests) or transfer from another institution.
MATH 113 and MATH 114 serve to instill required skill levels for students not expecting to take MATH courses at the 200 or higher levels. Students should check with their home department or academic advisor for the applicable mathematics requirement.
Credit for MATH Courses in Special Situations
There are special rules about credits for MATH courses in the following situations:
- Credits for 100-level MATH courses taken after successful completion of a 200-level MATH course.
- Credits for similar MATH courses on different tracks, such as
In such situations, credits for both courses may be counted towards the university minimum total credit requirement. However, application of these credits to specific degree requirements is at the discretion of the department or college that awards the degree. The Department of Mathematical Sciences does not apply credit for both courses in the above situations toward the requirements of any major or minor it offers.
ProgramsMajorMinorHonors Degree4+1
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