The mathematics and philosophy combined major integrates the tools, concepts, and skills of mathematics and philosophy. This major explores the philosophical foundations of mathematics, including questions about the nature of mathematical knowledge and the status of the axioms of mathematics and probability theory, while also applying key tools from mathematics to philosophical problems such as those that arise in evolutionary game theory, philosophy of economics, and philosophy of science.
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.
Universitywide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Mathematics Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MATH 1341 | Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 1342 | Calculus 2 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 1365 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MATH 2321 | Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 2331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 2341 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 3081 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| Mathematics Electives | ||
| Complete two courses in the following range: MATH 3001 to MATH 4999 | 8 | |
Philosophy Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHIL 1115 | Introduction to Logic | 4 |
| PHIL 2325 | Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought | 4 |
| PHIL 2330 | Modern Philosophy | 4 |
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Ethics and Evolutionary Games | ||
| Information and Uncertainty | ||
| Philosophy Advanced Electives | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Scientific Approaches to Philosophy | ||
| Theory of Knowledge | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Philosophy of Mind | ||
| Philosophy of Economics | ||
| Philosophy of Biology | ||
| Open Electives | ||
| Complete three additional PHIL courses. | 12 | |
Integrative Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 4515 | Advanced Deductive Logic | 4 |
Capstone
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following not used to satisfy another requirement: | 4 | |
| Research Capstone | ||
| Applied Mathematics Capstone | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Methods and Modeling | ||
| Theory of Knowledge | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Philosophy of Mind | ||
| Philosophy of Economics | ||
| Philosophy of Biology | ||
| Topics in Philosophy Seminar | ||
Mathematics and Philosophy Combined Major Credit Requirement
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.000 in their mathematics and philosophy courses.
68 semester hours required
Program Requirement
128 semester hours required
Four Years, Two Co-ops in Summer 2/ Fall
| Year 1 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| MATH 1365 | 4 | MATH 1341 | 4 | Elective | 4 | Elective | 4 |
| PHIL 1115 | 4 | PHIL 2325 | 4 | Elective | 4 | Elective | 4 |
| PHIL elective | 4 | PHIL elective | 4 | ||||
| Elective | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| MATH 1342 | 4 | MATH 2331 | 4 | Elective | 4 | Co-op | |
| MATH 2321 | 4 | PHIL advanced elective | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||
| PHIL 2330 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| Elective | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| 16 | 16 | 8 | 0 | ||||
| Year 3 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| Co-op | MATH 2341 | 4 | Elective | 4 | Co-op | ||
| MATH 3081 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| PHIL 2001 or 3050 | 4 | ||||||
| Course in the following range: MATH 3001 to Math 4999 | 4 | ||||||
| 0 | 16 | 8 | 0 | ||||
| Year 4 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||||
| Co-op | PHIL 4515 | 4 | |||||
| Capstone in PHIL or MATH | 4 | ||||||
| Course in the following range: MATH 3001 to MATH 4999 | 4 | ||||||
| Elective | 4 | ||||||
| 0 | 16 | ||||||
| Total Hours: 128 | |||||||