Department of Mathematics

Pure Mathematics Concentration

The pure mathematics concentration emphasizes abstract mathematics. For those students who intend to pursue graduate study in mathematics, this concentration provides them with a strong background in mathematical theory.  There are many career opportunities for students with a pure mathematics concentration with employers who are looking for people with mathematical analytical skills.

The major in mathematics with the pure mathematics concentration requires 66 units completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher.

Required Courses (51 units)

Upper-Division Mathematics Electives (15 units)
At least five courses, including at least two courses from the following:

And at least two courses from the following:

Note:  The Department of Mathematics recommends that PHYS 241 be taken  to help satisfy the
            General Education Requirement in Category II.A.Scientific Inquiry.

In addition to the required and elective courses listed above that comprise the pure mathematics concentration, other resources that will help the student complete this major are:

• Typical four-year sequence of courses in this concentration
• Advising and scheduling
• Core Curriculum Requirements checklist (PDF)   (note: opens in a new window)
• General Education (GenEd) requirements checklist (PDF)   (note: opens in a new window)
• Transfer student policy
• Notes for majors.

Department of Mathematics
7800 York Road, Room 316 (campus map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-3091
Fax: 410-704-4149
E-mail: math@towson.edu