Mathematics (B.S.)

Mathematics (B.S.)
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The Mathematics (B.S.) major at UNH offers analytical exploration and diverse career pathways, including teaching, data analysis, finance, and software development, With a robust curriculum, students can cultivate essential problem-solving skills in today's data-driven world. UNH boasts a diverse faculty in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education, providing exposure to a wide spectrum of knowledge. Enjoy intimate, advanced classes fostering connections with award-winning professors that also prepare students for graduate study in mathematics as well as other programs that require strong mathematics backgrounds.


What is a Bachelor of Science in mathematics?

This degree program gives students a broad foundation in the traditional, central fields of pure mathematics, such as algebra, analysis and geometry. Core program requirements are complemented by an enticing selection of mathematics electives that let students tailor their programs toward graduate study in mathematics or science or a career in business or industry.

Why study mathematics at UNH?

You’ll work with a diverse faculty of accomplished mathematicians in a department where pure mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics education and statistics are integrated, giving you exposure to many different facets of knowledge. Our professors have won prestigious honors, including a Grammy Award and a MacArthur “genius” grant. Upper-level mathematics classes tend to be small, so you’ll enjoy close connections to professors as they delve into the intricacies of advanced ideas. This department has produced many winners of the prestigious Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.

Potential careers

  • Computational scientist
  • Financial services/actuary
  • Mathematician/statistician (government/research/academia)
  • Programmer
  • Quantitative specialist in business or industry
  • Software developer
  • Teacher/educator/curriculum supervisor
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Curriculum & Requirements

This program offers the strongest concentration in mathematics, requiring courses that are intended to prepare the student for graduate work in mathematics. Through a judicious choice of electives, students may design stronger pre-graduate programs, a program in applied mathematics, or slant the program toward a career in business or industry.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
MATH 425 Calculus I 4
Discovery Course 4
Discovery Course 4
Inquiry Course 4
MATH 400 Freshman Seminar 1
 Credits17
Spring
MATH 426 Calculus II 4
MATH 445
or CS 410P
or CS 410C
Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB
or Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python
or Introduction to Scientific Programming/C
4
ENGL 401 First-Year Writing 4
Discovery Course 4
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
MATH 528 Multidimensional Calculus 4
MATH 539 Introduction to Statistical Analysis 4
PHYS 407 General Physics I 4
Discovery Course 4
 Credits16
Spring
MATH 527 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
MATH 531 Mathematical Proof 4
PHYS 408 General Physics II 4
Discovery Course 4
 Credits16
Third Year
Fall
MATH 545
or MATH 645
Introduction to Linear Algebra
or Linear Algebra for Applications
4
MATH 761 Abstract Algebra 4
Discovery Course 4
Writing Intensive Course 4
 Credits16
Spring
MATH 763 Abstract Algebra II 4
MATH 767 One-Dimensional Real Analysis 4
Writing Intensive Course 4
MATH Elective Course 4
 Credits16
Fourth Year
Fall
MATH 784 Topology 4
MATH 797
or MATH 799
Senior Seminar
or Senior Thesis
4
MATH Elective Course 4
Elective Course 4
 Credits16
Spring
MATH 788 Complex Analysis 4
MATH Elective Course 4
Elective Course 4
Elective Course 4
 Credits16
 Total Credits129

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 128 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 32 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: Discovery & Writing Program Requirements
Foreign Language Requirement: No

All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

Major Requirements

In all courses used to satisfy the requirements for its major programs, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics requires that a student earn a grade of C- or better and have an overall grade-point average of at least 2.00 in these courses.

Required Courses
MATH 425Calculus I4
MATH 426Calculus II4
MATH 445Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB4
or CS 410P Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python
or CS 410C Introduction to Scientific Programming/C
MATH 527Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 14
MATH 528Multidimensional Calculus 14
MATH 531Mathematical Proof4
MATH 539Introduction to Statistical Analysis4
MATH 545Introduction to Linear Algebra 14
or MATH 645 Linear Algebra for Applications
MATH 761Abstract Algebra4
MATH 763Abstract Algebra II4
MATH 767One-Dimensional Real Analysis4
MATH 784Topology4
MATH 788Complex Analysis4
PHYS 407General Physics I4
PHYS 408General Physics II4
Electives
One MATH elective course (selected in consultation with the academic advisor)4
Select two additional courses from the following:8
MATH 760
Geometry
MATH 765
Introduction to Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry
MATH 768
Real Analysis II
MATH 769
Introduction to Differential Geometry
MATH 770
Foundations of Number Theory
MATH 772
Combinatorics
Capstone
Select one of the following:4
MATH 797
Senior Seminar
MATH 799
Senior Thesis
Total Credits76
1

The full Linearity sequence, MATH 525 and MATH 526, may be used to replace the MATH 527, MATH 528, and MATH 545 / MATH 645 requirements.

MATH 525 may be used to replace the MATH 545 or MATH 645 requirement.

  • Students can explain core concepts from a range of different branches of mathematics, including analysis, algebra, calculus and statistics.
  • Students can correctly interpret mathematical definitions and construct simple proofs which use definitions and logical arguments to establish properties of mathematical objects.
  • Students are aware that mathematical objects may have multiple representations and are able to select representations which clarify problems and simplify calculations.
  • Students can recognize valid and invalid mathematical arguments.

Explore Program Details

Those interested in the Mathematics (B.S.) major may also be interested in the following advanced degrees. Students in the program also have the opportunity to participate in the UNH accelerated master’s program.

Applied Mathematics M.S.

Mathematics M.S.

Mathematics M.S.T.

Statistics M.S.

Mathematics Ph.D.

Mathematics Education Ph.D.

Statistics Ph.D.

Integrated Applied Mathematics Ph.D.

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