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Complete 68 to 72 credits from 21 courses including twelve core courses, three additional science courses, and six concentration courses.

• Concentration: Students must declare a concentration in general mathematics, pure and applied mathematics, or computational mathematics.
• Capstone: At least one MATH course at or above 420 must be taken for the major.

Core Requirement: The following eleven courses are required by all concentrations.

• Math 140 - Calculus I
• Math 141 - Calculus II
• Math 242 - Multivariable and Vector Calculus
• Math 260 - Linear Algebra I
• Math 265 - Discrete Structures in Mathematics
• Math 270/310 - Applied Ordinary Differential Equations
• Math 291 Mathematical Software
• Math 314/280 - Introduction to Proofs
• Math 345 - Probability and Statistics
• Phys 113 - Fundamentals of Physics I
• CS 110 - Introduction to Computer Programming

Note: Math 140 - Calculus I may be replaced by Math 145 - Calculus I for the Life and Environmental Sciences.

Concentration Requirement:

Six additional mathematics courses are required. These courses are specific to each concentration and are listed on the pages Applied and Pure Math, Computational Math, and General Degree.

Capstone Requirement

The capstone allows a student to demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge, concepts, and methods acquired in the mathematics major. The capstone requirement may be met through any of the courses with numbers between 420-499.

Science Requirement: Students have to take 4 science courses according to the following rules:

• Physics 114 - Fundamentals of Physics II
• Three science courses (excluding Physics 113 and 114 and CS 110) offered by Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering or Physics Department. These courses have to be required courses for a major in a program offered by the respective department; one of these three courses can be a lab.

Further Rules and Requirements

• A minimum of a 2.0 GPA (a C average) in the major is required for graduation. Only courses taken at UMass Boston are included in computing the average.
• No requirement may be taken pass/fail.
• At least 4 (four) Mathematics courses numbered 300 or higher must be taken at UMass Boston.

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

Mathematics Major:

After completing the major, all students will:

1. Exhibit sound understanding of what is asked, claimed, assumed, or conjectured. Making clear and precise definitions and establishing consistent notation.

1. Be able to present a logical, consistent flow of ideas in developing a proof or constructing an example.
2. Be capable of handling abstraction effectively.
3. Demonstrate proficiency at checking completeness in argumentation, analysis, and classification.
4. Show an appreciation for and basic familiarity with major mathematical structures and concepts and their uses, e.g. vector spaces, linear and non-linear maps, groups, rings, fields, topologies, continuity, completeness, convergence, limits, sets and cardinals, logic, probabilities, independence, laws of large numbers, regression, approximation, numerics, dimension, measure, calculus and differential equations, curves and surfaces, etc.

Mathematics BS, Applied and Pure concentration:

After completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the understanding of rigorous mathematical proof.
2. Demonstrate deep understanding of at least one more area of specialization within mathematics or its applications.
3. Use logical deduction to decide when an argument is true or false.
4. Write clear, well-organized and logical mathematical arguments.
5. Identify, formulate, abstract, and solve mathematical problems that use tools from a variety of mathematical areas, including algebra, analysis, probability and differential equations.
6. Demonstrate the ability to ask pertinent questions and perform suitable quantitative analysis.
7. Use basic computer technology, software, and algorithmic processes necessary in quantitative analysis and mathematical modeling.
8. Demonstrate analytical skills and extensive experience with the tactics of problem solving and logical thinking.

Mathematics BS, Computational Mathematics concentration:

After completion of this concentration the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to design mathematical models for problem solving.
2. Apply mathematical analysis and problem-solving skills in a broad range of real-life challenges arising in biological, physical, or social sciences and engineering.
3. Use mathematical methods to solve problems in public or private services.
4. Have familiarity with modern computer technology, software, and algorithmic processes necessary in quantitative analysis and mathematical modeling.
5. Have the ability to communicate effectively and to function well in multidisciplinary projects.
6. Use basic computer technology, software, and algorithmic processes necessary in quantitative analysis, mathematical modeling and industry applications.

Department of Mathematics
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125 

617.287.6460 (Voice)
math@umb.edu

Department Chair
Alfred G. Noël
Office: Wheatley, 3rd floor, 154-14
Phone: 617.287.6458
Email: alfred.noel@umb.edu

Associate Department Chair
Steven G. Jackson
Office: Wheatley, 3rd floor, 154-27
Phone: 617.287.6469
Email: steven.jackson@umb.edu

Administrative Assistant I
Ryan Silva
Office: Wheatley, 3rd floor, 154-09
Phone1: 617.287.6442
Phone2: 617.287.6460
Email: ryan.silva@umb.edu