CAS: Mathematics, Specialty in Pure Mathematics
Sample Pathway
Below is an example of a four-year plan of a College of General Studies student pursuing a degree in mathematics: specialty in pure math. Students will work with their CGS academic advisors and the department of mathematics and statistics to plan their own pathway to a mathematics degree.
| Gap Semester | Recommended external course: Calculus I (equivalent to CAS MA 123).
Note: Prior approval must be granted for all external coursework. |
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| Semester I | Semester II | |
| Freshman Year | CGS RH 103 CGS SS 103 CGS HU 103 CAS MA 124 |
CGS Required Courses (London or Boston-New England semester) |
| Sophomore Year | CGS NS 201 CGS SS 201 CAS MA 225 CAS MA 242 |
CGS NS 202 CGS HU 202 CAS CS 111 CAS MA 226 |
| Junior Year | CAS MA or CS Course CAS MA 511 or 541 CAS MA 200 level or above Course Second Language (if needed) |
CAS MA 412 CAS MA 200 level or above Course Elective* Second Language (if needed) |
| Senior Year | CAS MA 541 or 511 CAS MA 500 level or above Course Elective* Second Language (if needed) |
CAS MA 200 level or above Course CAS MA 500 level or above Course Elective* Second Language (if needed) |
*Choose your electives carefully to fulfill any remaining BU Hub requirements. You will find a list of all of the courses that carry Hub units on the University’s BU Hub website. External courses may not be used to fulfill Hub requirements.
College of General Studies Program Requirements
- Two rhetoric courses: CGS RH 103 and CGS RH 104
- CGS RH 104 is taken during the London semester
- Two natural science courses: CGS NS 201 and CGS NS 202
- Three social science courses:
- CGS SS 104 is required and is taken during the London semester
- Students select at least two additional SS courses and will work with their academic advisor to determine course selection
- Three humanities courses:
- CGS HU 104 is required and is taken during the London semester
- Students select at least two additional HU courses and will work with their academic advisor to determine course selection
Major Requirements
Students majoring in mathematics: specialty in pure math will receive course credits toward the major only if a grade of “C” or higher is earned. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are 4 credit hours. Students must satisfy the major’s lower and upper division course requirements.
For required courses, please see the CAS bulletin.
For specific information concerning related math elective courses, the Calculus I and II sequence options, or any questions about the mathematics: specialty in pure math, please email Genevieve Schortz in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Continuation Requirements
- Completion of the CGS required courses and appropriate electives
- Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.00
Graduation Requirements
Boston University students completing a degree in CAS must also complete the following requirements.
- BU Hub requirements
- Students who take the specific CGS courses noted on the pathway above will fulfill all BU Hub requirements except the units listed below. These remaining Hub units will be fulfilled through the following courses:
- Creativity/Innovation (1 unit) fulfilled by CAS CS 111
- Quantitative Reasoning II (1 unit) fulfilled by CAS MA 225
- You will fulfill the remaining Hub units – Teamwork/Collaboration (1 unit) and Writing-Intensive Course (1 unit) – through the courses you take for your CAS major and/or other electives
- CAS requirements:
- Mathematics major requirement
- CAS requires a minimum of 128 credits, excluding PDP, ROTC, and CAS FY and SY courses.
This is a sample pathway to be used in consultation with your CGS Academic Advisor.
It is subject to change according to course availability and individual circumstances.
Last revised: 03/11/2024