Mathematics (BA or BS)

The Mathematics major offers students the option to concentrate in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics Teaching. All students in the major are offered a common, rigorous foundation in core mathematical courses, followed by an in-depth development of their chosen concentration via more specialized courses.

The Pure Mathematics track focuses on abstract mathematical ideas and proofs (often called pure math). Required courses cover two fundamental areas of math: abstract algebra and analysis. Elective courses include (but are not limited to) combinatorics, complex variables, differential geometry, logic, number theory, probability, and topology.

The Applied Mathematics track provides students with the skills to address problems in a variety of scientific, engineering, and industry fields. Required courses in this track focus on differential equations, numerical analysis, and mathematical modeling. Elective courses include (but are not limited to) complex variables, stochastic processes, the mathematics of machine learning, and others, depending on career goals and interests.

The Mathematics Teaching track is open to students in UConn’s Neag School of Education, aimed at future K–12 mathematics educators and mathematical education scholars. Students in this track take courses to broaden and deepen their mathematical preparation, thereby obtaining not only a strong foundation with which to effectively pass on their excitement and knowledge of mathematics to others, but also widening their opportunities within and outside education.

A minor in Mathematics is described in the "Minors" section.