The typical four-year outline for Michigan Tech's mathematics bachelor's degree provides a semester-by-semester guide to core courses, labs, and requirements.
The Interactive Degree Audit is the official method for tracking the completion of your specific degree requirements. Please be aware that there are multiple ways for students to progress through this major. This is just one sample and adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes. Students should work with their advisor to develop their individual plan. A full list of undergraduate course descriptions is available.
Year One
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UN 1015 Composition | 3 | |
| MA 1160 Calculus with Technology I |
Qualifying ALEKS/AP/ACT/SAT score3 | 4 |
| MA 19XX Elementary Mathematics Topics, or other 19XX-coded courses |
3 | |
| Essential Education: Natural and Physical Science | 3 | |
| Total | 13 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Education: Foundations of the Human World | 3 | |
| Essential Education: Activities for Well-being and Success | 1 | |
| MA 2330 Introduction to Linear Algebra |
MA 1160/1161/1135/1121 | 3 |
| MA 2160 Calculus with Technology II |
A 1160/1161/1135/1121 or qualifying AP score | 4 |
| MA 2710 Intro to Statistical Analysis |
MA 1160/1161/1135/1121 | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Year Two
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Education: Arts & Culture | 3 | |
| MA 2600 Scientific Computing |
MA 2160 and MA 2320/2321/2330 | 3 |
| MA 3160 Multivariable Calc with Tech |
A 2160 or qualifying AP score | 4 |
| MA 3210 Intro to Combinatorics |
MA 2320/2321/2330 | 3 |
| Essential Education: Communication Intensive | 3 | |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Education: SHAPE | 3 | |
| MA 3450 Introduction to Real Analysis |
MA 2160 | 3 |
| MA 3560 Math Modeling with Diff. Eq. |
MA 2160 and MA 2320/2321/2330 | 3 |
| MA 3203 Introduction to Cryptography |
MA 2320/2321/2330 | 3 |
| Essential Education: Intercultural Competency | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
Year Three
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Education: Experience | 3 | |
| Essential Education: Activities for Well-being and Success | 1 | |
| MA 3310 Intro to Abstract Algebra |
MA 2320/2321/2330 | 3 |
| MA 3924 College Geometry with Tech |
MA 2160/2330 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA 4410 Complex Variables |
MA 3160 | 3 |
| MA 4310 Abstract Algebra |
MA 3310 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
Year Four
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Education: Activities for Well-being and Success | 1 | |
| MA 4330 Linear Algebra |
MA 3160 and MA 2320/2321/2330 | 3 |
| MA 4450 Real Analysis |
MA 3160 and MA 2320/2321/2330 and MA 3450 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
Grand Total = 120 Credits
Essential Education Requirements (24 total credits)
Required courses are:
- Essential Ed Seminar (UN 1013 or UN 2013, 1 credit),
- Composition (UN 1015-3 credits),
- a Natural and Physical Science course (3 credits),
- a Communication Intensive course (3 credits),
- an Arts and Culture course (3 credits),
- an Intercultural Competency course (3 credits),
- an Essential Education Experience course (3 credits),
- and 3 credits of Activities for Well-being and Success.
For specific courses, reference Essential Education on the Registrar's website.
Additional Notes
- Prerequisite (pre-req) course must be successfully completed PRIOR to taking the subsequent
course.
- Concurrent Prerequisites (concurrent noted by (C) or ©) may be taken at the same time,
although it is not necessary if the prerequisite course is completed first.
- Required Corequisite (co-req) courses that MUST be taken together in the same semester.
- Class Standing: So (Sophomore Standing earned 30 credits) Jr (Junior Standing earned 60 credits), Sr (Senior Standing earned 90 credits)
- Semester Offered: Noted under electives with F (Fall), Sp (Spring), Su (Summer) or On Demand (no anticipated offering but may show in the schedule, consult with your advisor)
- Concurrent Prerequisites (concurrent noted by (C) or ©) may be taken at the same time,
although it is not necessary if the prerequisite course is completed first.
- Math: Students are placed into an initial math course based on ACT/SAT math score, the online ALEKS assessment, or a math placement exam score for credit (AP, IB, CLEP).
- Transfer, Advanced Placement, or study abroad courses are not included in credit hours used for GPA calculations. Transfer credit is awarded for Michigan Tech equivalent coursework only if a grade of ‘C’ or better (2.00/4.00) or equivalent is earned at a transfer institution. Study abroad credit will be awarded based on passing a course according to equivalent international standards. Advanced Placement credit is awarded according to published AP Exam score standards (also IB and CLEP).
This degree plan is not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes.
For 2025-2026. Revised 12/17/2025.