Mathematics Major Curriculum

The mathematics major at Widener studies both pure and applied mathematics. This double thrust of the program gives the student knowledge of abstract mathematics and the ability to apply it to the various fields where mathematics is used.
The study of mathematics may be profitably combined with the study of some aspects of computer science, engineering, the physical sciences, the life sciences, operations research, accounting, economics, management, the social sciences, or education.

Van der Pol Equation Solution

Freshmen Year

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
ENGL 101 Composition and Critical Thought

MATH 141 Calculus I

CSCI 151 Introduction To Computer Science I

HUM/SSCI elective

PE 101 Physical Education

Science Elective with Lab

MATH 142 Calculus II

CSCI 152 Introduction to Computer Science II

HUM/SSCI elective

PE 102 Physical Education


Sophomore Year

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MATH 241 Multivariable Calculus

HUM/SSCI elective

HUM/SSCI elective

Free elective

Free elective

MATH 242 Elementary Differential Equations

HUM/SSCI elective

HUM/SSCI elective

Free elective

Free elective


Junior Year

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MATH 331 Linear Algebra OR
    MATH 351 Topics in Geometry
MATH 341 Analysis I OR
    MATH elective
HUM/SSCI elective

Free elective

Free elective

MATH 332 Modern Algebra OR
    MATH 352 Point Set Topology
MATH 342 Analysis II OR
    MATH elective
HUM/SSCI elective

Free elective


Senior Year

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MATH 331 Linear Algebra OR
    MATH 351 Topics in Geometry
MATH 341 Analysis I OR
    MATH elective
ASC 400 Values Seminar

Free elective

MATH 332 Modern Algebra OR
    MATH 352 Point Set Topology
MATH 342 Analysis II OR
    MATH elective
Free elective

Free elective