Honors in Mathematics involves undertaking a capstone research project that demonstrates a significant level of mathematical independence. Honors projects require intensive and independent work in both semesters of the Senior year, during which Honors students register for 4-8 credits in the Math Honors Tutorial (MATH 495/496) each semester. To be eligible to pursue Honors in Mathematics, students must have a minimum 3.50 cumulative and major GPA at the time of application for honors.
Students intending to pursue Honors in Mathematics must declare their intention in their Thesis Proposal as a part of Junior Seminar (MATH 386) in which point they will also identify an Honors Thesis Committee of three faculty members (to be approved by the Department). In August of the Senior year, students submit a formal proposal for the Honors project. Once the proposal is approved by the Department and the College, the student is considered an Honors Candidate and may proceed with research in MATH 495. Honors Candidates are exempt from the senior seminar requirement and do not enroll in MATH 485.
Requirements:
- Fulfillment of the requirements for the major.
- Honors Tutorial: 495 and 496.
- Approval by the Honors Thesis Committee.