• Math 110: Calculus 1
• Math 115: Calculus 2
• Math 175: Linear Algebra
• Three additional courses at level 190 or above. At least one of those courses should be either Math 215: Abstract Algebra or Math 240: Real Analysis
• Math minors are expected to attend at least one semester of Math 384 or 385.

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• Three and three-quarters units of core courses: Computer Science 121, 123, 125, 131, 201, 205, 281, and 381.
• Two units in computer science taken from 211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 301, 311, 325, 341, 345.

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Computational visualization and modeling (CVM) is a minor for students who are interested in a study of the most important areas in computational science, namely techniques for visualization of information (data) and connections, as well as simulation and modeling of the real world, using a computer. Both of these rubrics provide new and powerful ways to ask questions, obtain fresh insights, and solve problems in many different fields including art, biology, chemistry, economics, environmental studies, and physics.

• Three and one-half units consisting of Computer Science 121, 131, 201, and Computer Science/Interdisciplinary Studies 161, 261.
• Two units in a single department chosen from the following list:
  • Art 150 (when offered as 1 unit of Specialized Media: Visual Communications), 225, 325.
  • Biology 289, 337, 372.
  • Chemistry 220, 245.
  • Economics 251, 302, 303.
  • Physics 206, 260 (when the topic is nonlinear science or computational physics), 330, 350.
  • One unit chosen from courses not listed above, in particular special topics courses that satisfy the CVM rubrics in a given department used for the requirement above, or Environmental Studies 258, when offered as a full unit, may be substituted with the prior approval of the minor advisor.

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Positions for teaching mathematics in the public middle schools, junior high schools, or high schools require teacher certification, which may be earned as part of the teacher certification program in the Education Department. Students who qualify may begin this program, normally in their second or third semester. Students in this program must satisfy the education requirements as described in the Department of Education Handbook in addition to the mathematics major requirements.

Students interested in this math program should consult with the Department of Education Handbook as early in their college career as possible.

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The Biology department offers a major in "Mathematical Biology," which may be of interest to students interested in both fields. See the Beloit College catalog or contact Professor John Jungck for more information.

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There are several ways to enter the engineering field with studies originating at Beloit College. The normal route, and the one persons seeking to become certified professional engineers must follow, is the 3-2 combination between Beloit and a cooperating accredited engineering school: three years at Beloit, followed by two years at the engineering school. This path leads to bachelors' degrees awarded by each school. An alternative path is a 4-2 combination, usually leading to a B.S. in some engineering field.

The purpose of the 3-2 engineering option is to combine the best features of a liberal arts education with a professional engineering education. Students in the 3-2 program usually pursue chemical, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering; however, many variants are possible, depending on the school choice: e.g., aerospace, biomedical, computer, environmental, industrial, materials, or mining. Affiliated universities include: Columbia, Georgia Tech., Univ. of Illinois (Urbana), Iowa State, Univ. of Michigan, Purdue, Rensselaer Polytechnic, and Washington Univ. (St. Louis).

Engineering students normally choose an affiliated university for the 3-2 program. However, a student may substitute an Individualized Engineering Plan (worked out with any school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) upon special application to the Beloit Engineering Advisor.

Beloit students interested in engineering have two additional options. For each, the student first completes a four-year degree program at Beloit, usually with a major in mathematics or one of the sciences. The student then chooses a program leading to a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degrees in an engineering field or finds a job as an engineer with a firm.

For further information see the Beloit College Catalog, or contact Professor Paul Campbell, Engineering Advisor.