• MATHEMATICS

    Sample Four Year Academic Plan

    The course plan below is a sample plan for your major; it does not and should not replace meeting with your Academic Advisor to map out the best course plan that suits your individual academic goals and placement upon initial registration. Classes listed may not necessarily be offered during a particular term. Full descriptions and requirements for all ODU majors, programs and courses can be found in the ODU Catalog.  

     

    FIRST YEAR (Freshman) 

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    ENG 110 College Writing I 3   ENG 111 College Writing II 3
    Freshman Core Seminar 179 3   MTH 241 Calculus II 4
    MTH 240 Calculus I 4   Social and Behavioral Science Req. 3
    CIS 150 Programming in C/C++ 3   Theology or Philosophy Req.* 3
    Elective*** 3   Elective*** 3
             

    SECOND YEAR (Sophomore)

           
    Fall Semester      Spring Semester   
    MTH 300 Foundations
    in Mathematics
    3   MTH 350 Linear Algebra 3
    MTH 242 Multivariable Calculus
    (odd years)
    or...
    MTH Elective (even years)
    4 or 3   Language Requirement** 3
    PHY 219 General Physics I 4   Arts and Ideas Requirement 3
    Sophomore Core Seminar 279 3   Electives*** 6
    Elective*** 3      
             

    THIRD YEAR (Junior)

           
    Fall Semester      Spring Semester   
    MTH 242 Multivariate Calculus
    (odd years)
    MTH Elective (even years)
    4 or 3   MTH Elective 3
    Junior Core Seminar 379 3   Theology Requirement* 3
    Electives*** 9   Philosophy Requirement* 3
          Social and Behavioral Science Req. 3
          Elective*** 3
             

    FOURTH YEAR (Senior)

           
    Fall Semester      Spring Semester   
    MTH 450 Abstract Algebra 3   Arts and Ideas Requirement 3
    Theology or Philosophy Req.* 3   MTH Elective 3
    MTH/CIS 479 Senior
    Core Seminar
    3   Electives*** 9
    Arts and Ideas Requirement 3      
    Elective*** 3      
             

    NOTE:  Althought it is possible to take more than two math courses a semester, students should not be advised to do so. 

    *At least one Theology and one Philosophy course must be at the 200 level or higher.
    **Diversity requirement will be fulfilled with this requirement.
    ***Students may focus electives toward completing a minor. Most minors consist of 20-24 credits.

    For more information contact your Academic Advisor or Admission Counselor at (614) 251-4500 or admissions@ohiodominican.edu.