Math Dept. Undergraduate Majors

www.math.osu.edu/undergrad

Math Dept. Undergrad Majors(Can do either a BA or BS)

1) Actuarial Science Major (start in a pre-major)

2) Math Major (may only choose 1 track)

a) Financial Math Track

b) Theoretical/Honors Track

c) Education Track

d) Applied Track-Chemistry or Physics options

e) Bio-Math Track

Note: You can double major in both actuarial science and one math track, but extra math requirements may be required depending in the track. • Need 18 disjoint semester hours

between the majors in the same college.

• For a dual degree (majors in different colleges), 30 need disjoint semester hours. I.E. no “double dipping or double counting”.

Single Major

GE

Major 1

Minor

Maximum of 6 hours of overlap

Double Major

GE Minor

Major 2

Major 1 Not

Allowed

18 Unique (non-overlapping) Hours Minimum in each

Maximum of 6 hours of overlap

Double Major

• Minimum Total Hours Required

• 121

• Minimum Upper Division Hours Required

• 39

Additional Degrees

GE 1 GE 2

Major 1

Major 2

Minor

Maximum of 6 hours of overlap total

Additional Degrees• You must Petition to do an additional degree

• You will receive a diploma for each additional degree

• Must use this option if your degree is from different colleges or if you already have a degree

• Allows you to Graduate with one degree first, then finish up another

• No overlap between Majors or between Majors and GE

• Minimum Total Hours Required

• +30 for each new degree beyond the 121 required for a single degree

• Minimum Upper Division Hours Required

• +18 for each new degree

Requirement Structure for ALL Math Majors

1) Core requirements

• Math Major Seminar (not required for Honors or Actuarial)

• Calculus (4 quarters/3 semesters or a combo)

• Intro to Proofs (not required for Actuarial Science)

• Linear Algebra

• Probability & Statistics

2) Track requirements

3) Electives or Applied Area

Business and Finance Tracks

• Actuarial Science Major-designed for students who want to assess risk for the insurance and banking businesses

• Financial Math Track-designed for students who want to do number crunching in the financial market; make predictions (see Dr. David Goss, if interested in Graduate School, GRE Math subject test required! )

Business and Finance TracksActuarial Science

• Calculus

• Linear Algebra

• Probability & Statistics

• 1 Computer Courses

• Accounting

• Macro & Micro Economics 

• Theory of Interest

• Financial Economics

• Business Finance

• Practical Experience Course 

• Life Contingencies or Loss Models Sequence 

Financial Math• Math Major

Seminar

• Calculus

• Linear Algebra

• Probability & Statistics

• 2 Computer Courses

• Accounting

• Macro & Micro Economics

• Theory of Interest

• Financial Economics

• Business Finance

• Introduction to Proofs

• 2 Differential Equations courses

• Intro to Financial Math

• Beginning Scientific Computing

CRITERIA FOR ADMITTANCE(ACTUARIAL SCIENCE ONLY)

Have a cum. GPA of 3.0 on OSU courses AND

Either:

1. B- or better in Math 530, 4530, 5530H, or

Stat 420, Stat 4201 taken at Ohio State (not

transferred in)

2. Passage of one actuarial exam

administered by SOA/CAS

OR

Note: You can waive actuarial requirements if you can provide proof of passage of the corresponding Society of Actuarial exams. Then in order to have enough hours to graduate, you must replace the waived course with a different one. VEE (Validation by Educational Experience) courses would be appropriate.

By going through any math track, including pure math, students gain a variety of skills that make them in demand in any job market:

Pure Math: Still in high demand!

Strategic skills for employment and career management

• Good communication skills

• Problem solving skills

• Thorough analysis

• Critical thinking

Pure Math

• Honors Math Track • designed to best prepare students for grad school in mathematics

(including the Financial Math/Financial Engineering->GRE Math subject test) and grad or professional school in other subject areas

• Theoretical Math Track • designed for students seeking a strong foundation in classical math; it is

more generic and flexible

• Education Track • designed for students seeking high school math teaching licensure

**Important Note: If you are interested in going to Graduate School in any mathematical area, the Theoretical or Honors Track is highly recommended! The most well-rounded track with thorough preparation.

Honors, Theoretical, Education

1) CORE REQUIREMENTS• Same for all math major tracks

2) REQUIRED COURSES FOR TRADITIONAL TRACK

• Differential Equations 

• Abstract Algebra Sequence

• Real Analysis Sequence

3) ELECTIVE COURSESIn addition to the above, students are required to complete a minimum of 6 hours selected from the following list:

• Calculus on Manifolds             

• Combinatorial Math & Graph Theory                        

• Complex Analysis             

• Discrete Modeling* 

• Dynamical Systems

• Financial Economics                 

• Geometry*                              

• History of Mathematics*          

• Intro to Financial Math                      

• Number Theory                       

• Partial Differential Equations                               

• Beg. Scientific Computing

• Theory of Interest                  

• Vector Analysis                        

*Courses required for education track

• Note: The honors track will take courses covering same concepts but at the honors level (i.e. topics are covered in greater detail)

Science Applications

• Applied Math Track

• designed for students seeking a strong foundation in math and its application to the physical sciences (Physics or Chemistry)• Bio-Math Track

• designed for students interested in math and biology, and/or medicine (see Dr. David Terman if interested in Graduate School in this field)

Applied Tracks1)CORE REQUIREMENTS

2)REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE APPLIED MATH TRACK

Differential Equations:

• Partial Differential Equations and their applications (6 hours total)

Choose any 2 of the 3

• Dynamical Systems

• Complex Analysis

• Beginning Scientific Computing

3)ELECTIVE COURSESIn addition to the above, students are required to complete a minimum of 6 hours from Group I and 6 hours from Group II within one application option. 

Group I: (math courses) Group II:  (applications)Real Analysis

Chemistry- analytical and/or physicalVector Analysis Physics- dynamics of particles and wavesMathematical Principles in ScienceApplied Differential Geometry (Relativity Theory) Calculus of Variations & Tensor Calculus

Bio-Math

1. CORE REQUIREMENTS

2. REQUIRED BIO TRACK COURSES

• Ordinary Differential Equations

• Intro to Math Biology

• Upper level Molecular Genetics or Biology course

• Choose any 2 of the 3:

o Dynamical Systems

o Partial Differential Equations

o Beginning Scientific Computing

3.ELECTIVE COURSES (mix and match 6 credit hours from any of these categories)

BiologyEvolution Introductory Ecology         Molecular Genetics    Microbiology                        Intro to Neuroscience               

MathematicsAdvanced ODE/Dynamical System Real AnalysisComplex or Vector Analysis Abstract Algebra Complex Variables Discrete Modeling GeometryIntro to Mathematical Neuroscience

OthersBiochemistry Organic chemistry

Math Department Clubs and Perks!

• Radical Pi Math Clubo Meet on Wednesday nights

o Serve pizza

o Host regular talks on various math topics

• Actuarial Science Clubo Have speakers from companies who hire actuaries

o Students gather to study for actuarial exams

• SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics)o Guest Speakers, Philanthropy, Career Information

o Email Kelsey Boyd.287@osu.edu if interested.

Undergrad Student Study Space

• Stop by the Math Student Study Space (MA 052) to find convenient lunch amenities, enjoy a quiet working environment, borrow resources books and periodicals, and find study groups to help on those difficult problems!

Want to become a Math/Pre-Actuarial Major or Minor?

Math Advisors are now College Advisors. To

schedule an appointment, call 292-6961 for the

following services:

1) Switching majors and GE requirements

2) Mapping out tracks, discussing minors, etc.

3) Withdrawal/curriculum petitions, re-

instatements, probation/dismissal

4) Graduation

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