Mathematics
BS in Mathematics
Distribution Requirements (total 48 credits)
- English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.
- Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.
- Natural Science: Two natural science courses selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).
- Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 221.
- Philosophy: One course.
- History: One course.
- Additional: Four courses: one course from distribution offerings in the humanities (H); one from the social sciences (S); one from the humanities (H); the natural sciences (N), or the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the social sciences (S).
Specialization and Related Courses (total 56 credits)
Fourteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.
Required: Ten courses. Courses selected must include those listed below.
- MET MA 123 Calculus I
- MET MA 124 Calculus II
- MET MA 225 Multivariate Calculus
- CAS MA 226 Differential Equations
Six additional mathematics courses, two at the 200 level or above and four at the 300 level or above.
Related Courses: Four courses, at least one in computer science, chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.
Electives (total 24 credits)
Usually six courses (24 credits), but possibly more depending on transfer credits, chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Undergraduate Student Services, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 102, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2980; email: metuss@bu.edu.
