Mathematics Majors & Degrees

Sample Schedule

B.A. in Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics
Fall (17)
  • MA009 Calculus I (4)
  • MA015 Discrete Mathematics (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Elective (4)
  • Physical Education Activity (1)
Spring (17)
  • MA010 Calculus II (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Physical Education Activity (1)
Fall (17)
  • MA009 Calculus I (4)
  • MA015 Discrete Mathematics (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Elective (4)
  • Physical Education Activity (1)
Spring (17)
  • MA010 Calculus II (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Physical Education Activity (1)
B.A. in Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics
Fall (17)
  • MA019 Multivariable (4)
  • CS010 Design and Implementation of Solutions (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Physical Education Activity (1)
Spring (17)
  • MA020 Linear Algebra (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Physical Education Activity (1)
Fall (17)
  • MA019 Multivariable Calculus (4)
  • CS010 Design and Implementation of Solutions (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Physical Education Activity (1)
Spring (17)
  • MA020 Linear Algebra (4)
  • CS030 Models for Problems Using Java (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Physical Education Activity (1)
B.A. in Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics
Fall (16) - Even Years
  • MA108 Mathematical Analysis (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • General Education (4)
Spring (16)
  • Mathematics Elective (4)
  • Mathematics Elective (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Elective (4)
Fall (16) - Even Years
  • MA108 Mathematical Analysis (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • General Education (4)
Spring (16)
  • MA109 Advanced Mathematical Analysis (4)
  • Mathematics Elective (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Elective (4)

*Third and Fourth years can be swapped depending on an even or odd year.

B.A. in Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics
Fall (16) - Odd Years
  • MA110 Modern Algebra (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Elective (4)
  • Elective (4)
Spring (14)
  • Mathematics Elective (4)
  • Mathematics Elective (4)
  • Elective (4)
  • MA180 Capstone Problem Solving (2)
Fall (16) - Odd Years
  • MA110 Modern Algebra (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • Elective (4)
  • Elective (4)
Spring (14)
  • MA111 Applied Modern Algebra (4)
  • Mathematics Elective (4)
  • Common Inquiries GE (4)
  • MA180 Capstone Problem Solving (2)

*Third and Fourth years can be swapped depending on an even or odd year.

Requirements

See the Mathematics section of the college catalog for official major and minor requirements, course descriptions, and prerequisites. Upper-division courses are offered every other year according to the following schedule:

  • Fall, even years: MA-108, MA-124
  • Spring, odd years: MA-109, MA-130, MA-155
  • Fall, odd years: MA-110, MA-136
  • Spring, even years: MA-111, MA-135, MA-140
Events

Mathematics Field Day

Every year, Westmont students host a "Mathematics Field Day" for Santa Barbara high-school students. 

Join us for challenging and thrilling events like Chalk Talk, College Bowl, Team Exam, and Awards Banquet.

Participants get an iconic shirt like one of these.

Learn More About Math Field Day

Mathematics Education Fast Track Sample Schedule

B.A. in Mathematics Education
Fall (17)
  • MA010 Calculus II (4)
  • MA015 Discrete Mathematics (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • GE Common Skill: Foreign Language (4)
  • PEA 32: Fitness for Life (1)
Spring (17)
  • MA020 Linear Algebra (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • Common Context GE (4)
  • ENG 2: Composition (4)
  • Physical Education Activity (1)

Have a question about the Mathematics major?

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mvanderwalt@westmont.edu or (805) 565-6174

 

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