Notice: New incoming Spring 2027 freshmen can place into Mathematics courses using high school transcripts. More Information.
The Math Department requires an exam for placement in many courses. Based on your exam results, the department will enter a BMAT score into your Banner student record. Your BMAT score
determines the classes in which you are allowed to register and stays valid for one year. The exam is given in two parts, each with a 30 minute time limit, and your combined results on each part
determine your BMAT score. Both parts of the exam must be taken in the same session, and you must pass Part 1 in order to take Part 2. You may only take the exam one time per exam window – see the Repeat Policy below for additional details. Taking our Practice Exams to prepare is strongly encouraged. The exam may be taken on campus, remotely in person at an NCTA approved testing center, or online through proctorU.
12 credit hours in mathematics courses numbered above 300, including:
3 credit hours in a writing-intensive mathematics course
6 credit hours in courses numbered above 400
More specific Math Minor requirements:
If Math 243 is a requirement for your major but you did not take Math 253A, you must:
complete Math 244
complete 12 credits in mathematics courses numbered above 300 that include:
3 credit hours in writing-intensive mathematics courses
6 credit hours in courses 400 and above (excluding Math 480)
If both Math 243 and Math 244 are requirements for your major, or if you took Math 253A for your major requirement, you must:
complete 15 credits in mathematics courses numbered above 300 that include:
3 credit hours in writing-intensive mathematics courses
6 credit hours in courses 400 and above (excluding Math 480)
All required courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Courses used to fulfill core or major requirements cannot be counted for the minor. Exceptions are:
At most one mathematics course at the 300+ level can be counted towards both a minor in Mathematics and a BEng from the College of Engineering.
BA Physics, BS Physics, and BS Astrophysics students may count their Math 307 or 311 major requirement towards a minor in mathematics.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The requirements include work at the senior level and allow the choice of specific courses which best complement work in the student’s major field.
Students who are interested in minoring in mathematics are urged to consult a departmental advisor early in their academic career and schedule a Minor Declaration Appointment.
Prior to graduation (at least one semester in advance), a Certification of Academic Minor form should be completed in consultation with a departmental advisor.
Business, Economics, Social Sciences track: Math 203
Life Sciences Track: Math 215-216
STEM Track: Math 241-244
Accelerated Track: Math 251A-253A
Things to note
We offer calculus in a 4-semester sequence (241-244) and a 3-semester sequence (251A-253A), as well as in tracks for different majors.
Students looking to satisfy their Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning requirement may take Math 100.
Math 243 and 244 together cover essentially the same material as Math 253A by itself.
Math 251A and 241 have almost identical content, although Math 251A may be taught in a more conceptual way; Math 252A and 242 are somewhat different but altogether the two sequences Math 251A-253A and Math 241-244 cover the same material.
