For anyone studying mathematics, the first steps are the lessons in using tools – the calculus sequence. Once mastery is achieved, students learn to apply these tools to a variety of fields in differential equations. The course of study then broadens to investigate the logical foundations of mathematics. Upon earning a bachelor’s degree, mathematics majors often pursue advanced study of a specialized area in graduate school.

The following is a typical curriculum our undergraduate mathematics majors follow. Notice the number of free electives offered in the junior and senior year – this allows our students to pursue any courses offered at Norwich to obtain a minor in another field of interest. Any questions may be directed to the Mathematics Department Chair, Professor Gerard LaVarnway, lavarnwa@norwich.edu.

First Year
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
MA121 Calculus I 4 MA122 Calculus II 4
EN101 Composition and Literature I 3 EN102 Composition and Literature II 3
  Free Elective 3 MA241 Mathematical Computation and Modeling 4
  Lab Science Elective 4   Lab Science Elective 4
  15   14
Second Year
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
MA223 Calculus III 4 MA224 Differential Equations 4
MA306 Discrete Math 3 MA310 Linear Algebra 3
EN201 Western World Literature I 3 EN202 Western World Literature II 3
PS211 University Physics I 4 PS212 University Physics II 4
HIxxx History Elective 3 SSxxx Social Science Elective 3
      MA250 Communications in Math 1
  17   18
Third Year
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
MA303 Advanced Calculus I 3 MA304 Advanced Calculus II* 3
MA311 Statistical Methodology I 3 MAxxx Math Elective 3
PHxxx Ethics Elective 3 PS232 University Physics III 3
  Free Elective 3 HUxxx Humanities Elective 3
  Free Elective 3   Free Elective 3
  15   15

*Can be substituted with MA312: Statistical Methodology II

Fourth Year
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
MA309 Algebraic Structures 3 MAxxx Math Elective 3
MA411 Math Senior Seminar 3 MAxxx Math Elective 3
  Free Elective 3   Free Elective 3
  Free Elective 3   Free Elective 3
  Free Elective 3   Free Elective 3
  15   15