1. Students majoring in math who plan to graduate with Honors in the Arts and Sciences MUST take at least the 161.01H or 190H sequence and one other honors math sequence.

2. Honors students who are planning to do a math minor are required to do an Honors Math Minor.

3. ALERT:  In the courses that constitute the majors or minors, students must have a C- or better and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in these courses.

4. Although the undergraduate 590H sequence uses the same text as the Graduate 670 sequence and the two courses may be taught in the same room at the same time, undergraduates must schedule for the 590H sequence.

6. In addition, students must complete a minimum of 181 credit hours.  Sample programs do not include General Education requirements [3] and do not necessarily add up to 181 credit hours.  Students may need to take additional elective course work to reach the 181 minimum.

• Honors Math Major Program
  The Department of Mathematics offers a strong four-year sequence of honors courses as well as enrichment courses and problem solving seminars. These courses are accelerated, more concept-oriented versions of the regular sequences designed to challenge the well-prepared, highly motivated student, not necessarily a math major.
• Information Page [3]
• Schedule [3] of offerings Honors Math courses on semesters.

• Traditional Math Major Track
  The traditional track is intended for students seeking a strong foundation in classical mathematics, in particular for students intending to pursue graduate study in mathematics.  Students planning to pursue a PhD. in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take the honors version of the math courses listed below, whenever possible.
  • Information Page [3]
  
  
  
  
• Math Major - Education Track
  The Education Track is designed for students seeking secondary education licensure in mathematics. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required in the math courses and a minimum 3.0 GPA overall.
  
• Information Page [3]




• Actuarial Sciences Major
  Actuaries are experts in the design, financing, and operation of all kinds of insurance and pension plans. This major is designed to prepare a student for actuarial work by providing substantial course work in mathematics and statistics within the framework of a liberal arts education.  Caution:  If you plan to do a double major with the Financial Math Track, there are additional courses that need to be taken.  Please click here [3] for course information.
  
  NOTE:  Students entering Summer semester 2012 and beyond will be admitted to the pre-Actuarial major.  Click here [3] for draft of criteria (it is subject to change).
• Information Page [3]
• Scholarships [3] available on the web
• FAQ [3] about Actuarial Science and Financial Math
• Requirements for waivers [3] based on passage of Actuarial Exams
  
• Ohio State VEE [3] (Validation by Educational Experience)
• Semester Transitioning Chart [3] for Actuarial majors
• Society of Actuaries Oct. 2011 Panel discussion [4] to the Actuarial Club
  

• Financial Math Major Track
  The Financial Math Track is designed for students seeking a career in quantitative finance or a related field.  Students planning to pursue graduate studies in financial mathematics are strongly encouraged to take the honors versions of the mathematics courses, whenever possible.  Caution:  If you plan to do a double major with the Actuarial Science major, there are additional courses that need to be taken.  Please click here [4] for course information.

NOTE:  If you plan to go to Graduate School in Financial Math or Financial Engineering, you may need to take the GRE subject test.  The best track to prepare for the GRE and Grad School is the Honors track, but minimally the Traditional track.



• Information Page [4]
  

• Biology-Math Major Track
  "Mathematics is applicable to many different aspects of biology, and new applications are continually being found."  This major is designed to prepare a student for research in mathematical biology or medicine.
• Information Page [4]
• RUMBA (Research for Undergraduates: Adventures in Mathematical Biology and its Application) Information Page [5]
  





• Applied Math Major Track
  This applied math option is intended for students seeking a strong foundation in mathematics and its application in physical science.
  • Information Page [5]
  
  

• Applied Discrete Math Major Track
  The applied discrete math option is intended for students seeking a career in mathematics focusing on discrete mathematics and computation.  This includes students intending to pursue a PhD in either combinatorics or mathematical logic.  These students are strongly encouraged to take at least two algebra courses, two analysis courses, and the honors options of the courses, whenever possible.
• Information Page [5]


NOTE:  This track will be phased out beginning Summer 2012.  It will not be available for students entering Summer 2012 and beyond.  Those currently following this track prior to Summer 2012 will be able complete it, but will need to see the Math Advisors to plan out a schedule, especially if graduating after Spring 2012.




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Mathematical methods are used today in the social sciences as well as the physical and biological sciences. A minor program in mathematics is a useful supplement to a major program in many widely differing areas.
• Information Page for Non-Honors students [5]
• Information Page for Honors students [5]
• Click here [5] for the form.  Open the form on a computer in a word processor, complete the information, print it out and take it to the Math Advising Office.

• Statistics Minor for Math and Actuarial Science Majors

• Information Page [5]
• Click here [5] for the form.  Open the form on a in a word processor computer, complete the information, print it out and take it to the Stats Dept.
• Click here [5] for semester transition information of Stat 420, 421.