Mathematics - BA

Foundational Courses

Foundational Courses must be completed before embarking upon the major. Students with appropriate background may be exempted from some or all Foundational Courses. See department for proper placement.

MATH 12500 (STEM) - Precalculus (prereq to MATH 15000)
MATH 15000 (STEM) - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
MATH 15500 (STEM) - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
Hunter Core Requirement

Courses leading to (foundational) or within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core [CCC], Hunter Focus, Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Appendix I: Hunter Core Requirement .

Major

To enter the standard Mathematics Major, the student should have completed the Foundational Courses of one year of calculus (MATH 15000 (STEM) and MATH 15500 (STEM), or the equivalent). The major consists of at least 33 credits of coursework: 24 credits of core curriculum courses and at least 9 credits of advanced elective courses chosen by students according to their career plans. Proficiency in symbolic computation is also required.

Major Core Curriculum (24 cr)

Elective Courses

The student must complete three 3-credit approved elective courses. The elective courses must be chosen from the 300-or 400-level courses in mathematics or statistics listed by the department. Factors affecting the choice of courses will include the student’s career goals (preparation for graduate study; education; careers in business, government service or industry), the student’s other major, where applicable, and the availability of courses due to the course rotation schedule. A 300-level course may be replaced by a graduate level course approved by a departmental adviser.

Symbolic Computation Proficiency Requirement

As a requirement for graduation with a BA in Mathematics, students must demonstrate entry level proficiency in symbolic computation. The requirement can be met in any of the following ways: