Johns Hopkins University
 Department of Mathematics
 404 Krieger Hall
 3400 N. Charles Street
 Baltimore, MD 21218

 410-516-7397 Phone
 410-516-5549 Fax

Undergraduate Program Information
 

Major or Minor in Mathematics
Undergraduate Courses
Current Semester Course Schedule
BA/MA Program
Honors
Undergraduate Research

Major or Minor in Mathematics      

Requirements

The listed requirements for the BA Degree in Mathematics are in addition to the Johns Hopkins University’s General Requirements for Departmental Majors. Courses used to meet requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

• Calculus I, II, and III.  Majors are encouraged but not required to take Honors variants.
• Advanced Algebra I (110.401) and one other term of algebra, either Elementary Number Theory (110.304) or Advanced Algebra II (110.402). Note: Neither Linear Algebra (110.201) nor Honors Linear Algebra (110.212) satisfies this requirement.
• Either Analysis I (110.405) or Honors Analysis I (110.415) and one other term of analysis chosen from Methods of Complex Analysis (110.311), Analysis II (110.406), Honors Analysis II (110.416), Partial Differential Equations for Applications (110.417), Dynamical Systems (110.421), Introduction to Differential Geometry (110.439) or Fourier Analysis & Generalized Functions (110.443).
• Linear Algebra (110.201) or Honors Linear Algebra (110.212) and one other mathematics course at the 300-level or above.
• Two terms in any one of the following areas of applications of mathematics, or other appropriate advanced courses as approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
  Physics: Classical Mechanics (171.204), Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory (171.301), Topics in Advanced Electromagnetic Theory (171.302), Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (171.303-304), Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics (171.312)
  Chemistry: Chemical Applications of Group Theory (030.345), Intermediate Quantum Chemistry (030.453), Physical Chemistry II (030.302)
  Mathematic Sciences: Dynamical Systems (550.391), Introduction to Probability (550.420), Introduction to Stochastic Processes (550.426), Introduction to Statistics (550.430), Mathematical Game Theory (550.453), Combinatorial Analysis (550.471) Graph Theory (550.472)
  Economics: Microeconomic Theory (180.301), Macroeconomic Theory (180.302), Game Theory and the Social Sciences (180.315)
  Mechanical Engineering: 530.305
  Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence (600.435), Algorithms I (600.463), Randomized Algorithms (600.464), 600.488

Minor in Mathematics      

Students with a major in another department may be awarded a minor in mathematics upon completion of the courses below. All courses used to meet these requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

Click here for a check list of major or minor requirements.
 

Undergraduate Courses      

Students usually begin by taking Calculus I-II (110.106-107), which is offered in three versions to meet the needs of students with different goals and interests. Students in mathematics, the physical sciences, and engineering are encouraged to begin with the 110.108-109 sequence or 110.113; students majoring in other subjects may wish to take the 110.106-107 sequence which relates the methods of calculus to the biological and social sciences. A one-term pre-calculus course 110.105 is offered for students who could benefit from additional preparation in the basic tools (algebra and trigonometry) used in calculus. Entering students may receive course credit for Calculus I or Calculus I-II on the basis of the College Board AP exams. Students without AP credit should take the Math placement exam to determine which course would be appropriate for them.

Linear Algebra (110.201), Calculus III (110.202), and Differential Equations (110.302) may be taken in any order after completing Calculus II (110.107 or 110.109). These courses are especially designed to acquaint students with mathematical methods relevant to engineering and the physical, biological, and social sciences. The department offers honors course Honors Multivariable Calculus (110.211) and Honors Linear Algebra (110.212). Additional courses oriented towards applications include Methods of Complex Analysis (110.311), Partial Differential Equations for Applications (110.417) and Fourier Analysis and Generalized Functions (110.443). Students interested in the theoretical foundations of mathematics may select Advanced Algebra I & II (110.401-402), Analysis I & II (110.405-406) or Honors Analysis I and Analysis II (110.415 and 110.406), Introduction to Topology (110.413) and Introduction to Differential Geometry (110.439). Students planning to pursue further study in mathematics should work toward taking these theoretical courses as early as possible in their undergraduate years and are encouraged to take graduate-level courses as soon as they are qualified.

Undergraduate Course List
 

BA/MA Program      

By applying the same courses simultaneously toward the requirements for the B.A. and M.A. degrees, an advanced student can qualify for both degrees in four years. Students must apply to the program by completing a paper version of the standard graduate application form by April 30 of the junior year. Please include a current transcript, one letter of recommendation and a statement of purpose with your application. GRE tests are not required, and the graduate application fee is waived. All application material should be submitted to the Academic Program Coordinator in Krieger 405.

Requirements for the M.A. degree are described in the graduate program information page; all B.A. and M.A. requirements must be completed within the traditional four-year time frame. Financial support is not available for B.A./M.A. candidates.
 

Honors      

Departmental honors are awarded to recipients of the B.A. degree who have completed Methods of Complex Analysis (110.311), Advanced Algebra I & II (110.401-402), either Analysis I & II (110.405-406) or Honors Analysis I and Analysis II (110.415 and 110.406), and one or more additional courses at the 400 level or above. The student must have at least a 3.6 average in these 6 courses.

Undergraduate Research      

The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences offers and coordinates many opportunities for undergraduates to become engaged in ongoing research projects or to initiate their own.

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