Standard Concentration
The Standard Concentration in Mathematics is designed to allow flexibility in choices of upper level coursework. One main difference between the standard concentration and the others is that both Math 307 (or 307H) Abstract Algebra and Math 311 (or 311H) Elementary Analysis are required. In particular, this concentration is often pursued by those students who are interested in taking more proof-based mathematics classes. At the same time, there is complete flexibility in at least five upper-division elective mathematics courses in the Standard Concentration.
The Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics of the Mathematical Association of America has recommended that mathematics majors pursue a kind of in-depth study of mathematics that goes beyond the baseline requirements outlined in the Catalog. Consistent with that recommendation, the department encourages its students to take at least two additional mathematical science courses at the 400-level.
Due to the flexibility of the major, there are many possible sequences of courses a student may be interested in taking as part of the Standard concentration, depending on that student’s goals after William & Mary. Thus students in the Standard Concentration are highly encouraged to discuss course choices with their major advisor.
Catalog Requirement for Standard Concentration in Mathematics
