All Math majors must complete the Supporting Coursework requirement. We encourage students to start on this requirement early and choose something interesting! The choice of supporting coursework depends upon your interests and professional goals. The Supporting Coursework requirement may be fulfilled in various ways:
1. Take at least 12 credit hours in a single Math-related area with at least 1-2 advanced courses. Here are some ideas!
- Astronomy: PHYS 211 and 212; ASTR 210; 404 or 414
- Atmospheric Sciences: ATMS 201; 301; 302; and one of 410 or 411
- Earth, Society & Environmental Sustainability: ESE 200; ESE 320; ESE 379; ESE 445
- Ecology and Conservation Biology: IB 150, 203, 451, 452, 487
- Economics: ECON 102; 103; 302; 303 or 471
- Geography: GEOG 103; 105; 371; 379
- Geology: GEOL 107; 208; 143 or 380; and one of 411, 452 or 470
- Molecular & Cellular Biology: MCB 150; 250 and 252; 300, 317, 401, 402, 461, 462
- Philosophy: PHIL 102 or 103; 202; 270; 453 or 454
- Physics: PHYS 211, 212, 213, 214
- Political Science: PS 101; 230; 231; and one 400- level PS course
2. Some areas are restricted:
- Statistics: Students must complete, at a minimum, STAT 200 plus nine credit hours of 400-level STAT courses that are not cross-listed with MATH or ASRM.
- Computer Science: Students must complete twelve credit hours of courses different from CS 101 and 125. Courses that are cross-listed with Math, such as MATH 357, cannot be used for this requirement.
- ASRM courses, as well as courses cross-listed with ASRM, may not be used.
3. Complete any minor (except Statistics or Computer Science, as noted above). For example, complete the Business minor! Please see: https://business.illinois.edu/minor/
4. Complete a double major or dual degree.