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Mathematics Requirements at Cornell
| College/School |
# of Math
Courses |
College-Level Math Requirement |
| Agriculture & Life Sciences |
1 |
Quantitative Literacy Requirement
- A 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus or Statistics exam; or
- transfer credit for an approved calculus or statistics course with a C or better; or
- any 3- or 4-credit Cornell math or statistics course except MATH 1000 or a MATH FWS.
(See also First Steps in Math: Math for the CALS Student.) |
| Architecture, Art, and Planning |
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Varies by major (see below); no college-level math requirement. |
| Arts & Sciences |
1–2 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement
Eligible courses include all 3- or 4-credit MATH courses except 1009. Other possibilities include computer programming and a variety of statistics courses. AP credit does not apply. Transfer credit applies only for transfer students. (See also First Steps in Math: Math for the Arts & Sciences Student.) |
| Engineering |
4 |
At least C– in MATH 1910, MATH 1920, MATH 2930 or 2940, and a math course chosen by the major. (See also First Steps in Math: Math for the Engineering Student.) Students have the option of using advanced courses in mathematics as electives. |
| Hotel Administration |
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The Hotel School has no formal math requirement, although HADM 2010 (statistics) is required for all hotel students. |
| Human Ecology |
1 |
Students may meet the college level requirement in one of the following ways:
- Any Cornell math course except MATH 1101
- Any Cornell statistics course
- Score of 3 or higher on the AP calculus BC exam.
Departments may impose additional requirements or specify courses within this requirement. Transfer credit applies only for transfer students. Pre-calculus courss will no longer meet this requirement. |
| Industrial and Labor Relations |
0–1 |
Students must score a 3 or better on the Calculus AB exam or pass the ILR Math Assessment before registering for required courses in Statistics and Labor Economics. Students who do not pass in the first attempt are expected to register in an appropriate math course. Only a very few ILR students take MATH 1110. |
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Source: Department web sites (linked below); current as of July 2012
| Undergraduate Major |
# of Math
Courses |
Math Requirement |
Agricultural Sciences |
1 |
One 3-4 credit course in introductory statistics at Cornell or elsewhere. Recommended: AEM 2100, BTRY 3010/NTRES 3130/STSC 2200, PAM 2100, STSCI 2100) |
| Animal science |
0–2 |
Animal genetics pathway only: MATH 1110-1120 |
| Applied economics and management |
2–3 |
Core Requirements — Quantitative Methods Requirements:
AEM 2100 (statistics) + MATH 1106 or 1110 + possibly MATH 1120 (one of several options) • MATH 1120 strongly recommended for the applied economics specialization |
| Atmospheric science |
5 |
MATH 1110, 1120, 1920 or 2130, 2930 + AEM 2100 (statistics) or equivalent |
| Biological engineering |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940, all with a C– or better |
| Biological sciences |
2–4 |
One semester of calculus (MATH 1106, 1110, or their equivalent) plus one semester selected from the following: (a) a second semester of calculus (MATH 1120, 1910, or equivalent), (b) one course in finite mathematics (MATH 1105), (c) one course in statistics (BTRY 3010, MATH 1710, AEM 2100, ILRST 2100, PSYCH 3500, PAM 2100, ECON 3190, ECON 3210, SOC 3010).
Computational biology concentration: One additional course in mathematics from among MATH 2210, 2310, 2940, 4200, BTRY 3080. In addition, one of MATH 4200, 4250/CS 4210, 4260/CS 4220 can be used as and advanced course requirement. |
Biology and society |
2 |
College calculus (MATH 1106, 1110, or 1120) and statistics BTRY 3010, AEM 2100, SOC 3010, MATH 1710, ILRST 2100, ILRST 2120, PAM 2100, ECON 3190, or PSYCH 3500). Eligible courses are listed on the major application form. |
| Biometry and statistics |
6+ |
Includes calculus I and II (MATH 1110-1120 or 1210-1220 or 1910), calculus III and linear algebra (MATH 2210-2220 or 2230-2240 or 1920-2940 or 2130-2310), probability (BTRY 4080 or MATH 4710 or ECON 6190), and mathematical statistics (BTRY 4090 or MATH 4720 or ECON 6200).
Statistics concentration: Three advanced courses may include MATH 4740 and one of the following: MATH 3110 or 4130, 4240, 4250, 4260, 4410. |
| Communication |
1 |
An introductory statistics class, such as PAM 2100, AEM 2100, ILRST 2100, etc., or equivalent. |
| Development sociology |
1 |
one course in statistics |
| Entomology |
2 |
One year of college mathematics. May substitute statistics or biometry. |
| Environmental engineering |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940, all with a C– or better |
| Food science |
2 or 3 |
Food science option: MATH 1110-1120 (MATH 1910-1920 may be substituted.) AEM 2100 or PAM 2100.
Food operations & management option: MATH 1110 and AEM 2100 or PAM 2100. |
| Information science |
3 |
MATH 1110 + statistics (AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, CEE 3040, ECON 3190, ENGRD 2700, HADM 2010, ILRST 3120, MATH 1710, PAM 2100, PSYCH 3500, SOC 3010, STSCI 2100) + MATH 2210 or 2310 |
International agriculture and rural development |
1 |
Statistics course (AEM 2100, BTRY 3130, PAM 2100, STSCI 2100). See college distribution requirement checklist. |
| Landscape architecture |
0 |
N/A |
| Natural resources |
2–4 |
AP calculus w/score 4, 5; MATH 1106 or 1110 + statistics (NTRES 3130, AEM 2100, STSCI 2100, ILRST 2100).
Environmental studies concentration: may select two courses in logic or statistics. |
Nutritional sciences
(taken from 2011-2012 survival guide) |
2 |
Calculus or advanced math: 3 or 4 credits selected from MATH 1105, 1106, 1110, 1120, BTRY 1150, or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP calculus exam. Statistics: 4 credits selected from: AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, MATH 1710, SOC 3010, PSYCH 3500, PAM 2100, STSCI 2100/ILRST 2120. Calculus and higher-level math is generally needed for pre-med or graduate study. |
| Plant sciences |
1 |
One introductory statistics course (MATH 1710, BTRY 3010/NTRES 3130/STSCI 2200, AEM 2100, PAM 2100, ILRST 2100) or transfer credit from an approved statistics course with a grade of C or better. |
| Science of earth systems |
2 |
At least two courses in calculus: MATH 1110-1120 or MATH 1910-1920. Students who place out of both semesters of calculus through AP credit must take an additional math course at Cornell. |
| Science of natural and environmental systems |
3 |
Two semesters of calculus (MATH 1110-1120 or 1910-1920) and one semester of statistics (AEM 2100, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, NTRES 3130, PAM 2100). |
| Viticulture and enology |
1 |
statistics |
Architecture, Art, and Planning
Source: Courses of Study 2012-2013; current as of July 2012
| Undergraduate Major |
# of Math
Courses |
Math Requirement |
Architecture |
1–2 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement
Eligible courses include all 3- or 4-credit MATH courses except 1009. Other possibilities include computer programming and a variety of statistics courses. AP credit does not apply. Transfer credit applies only for transfer students. |
| Fine arts |
0–2 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement
Eligible courses include all 3- or 4-credit MATH courses except 1009. Other possibilities include computer programming and a variety of statistics courses. AP credit does not apply. Transfer credit appears to be allowed. |
| History of architecture |
0 |
N/A |
| Urban and regional studies |
1–2 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning Requirement
Eligible courses include all 3- or 4-credit MATH courses except 1009. Other possibilities include computer programming and a variety of statistics courses. AP credit does not apply. Transfer credit appears to be allowed. |
Arts and Sciences
Source: Department web sites (linked below); current as of July 2012
| Undergraduate Major |
# of Math
Courses |
Math Requirement |
Africana studies |
0 |
N/A |
| American studies |
0 |
N/A |
| Anthropology |
0 |
N/A |
| Archaeology |
0 |
N/A |
| Asian studies |
0 |
N/A |
| Astronomy |
4+ |
MATH 1110-1220-2210-2220 or MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940 (or equivalent). MATH 4200 and 4220 may be substituted for AEP 3210- 3220. |
| Biological sciences |
2–4 |
One semester of calculus (MATH 1106, 1110, or their equivalent) plus one semester selected from the following: (a) a second semester of calculus (MATH 1120, 1910, or equivalent), (b) one course in finite mathematics (MATH 1105), (c) one course in statistics (BTRY 3010, MATH 1710, AEM 2100, ILRST 2100, PSYCH 3500, PAM 2100, ECON 3190, ECON 3210, SOC 3010).
Computational biology concentration: One additional course in mathematics from among MATH 2210, 2310, 2940, 4200, BTRY 3080. In addition, one of MATH 4200, 4250/CS 4210, 4260/CS 4220 can be used as and advanced course requirement. |
Biology and society |
2 |
College calculus (MATH 1106, 1110, or 1120) and statistics BTRY 3010, AEM 2100, SOC 3010, MATH 1710, ILRST 2100, ILRST 2120, PAM 2100, ECON 3190, or PSYCH 3500). Eligible courses are listed on the major application form. |
| Chemistry and chemical biology |
2 or 3–4 |
Standard major: MATH 1110-1120-2130/2310 or 1110-1220-2210/2220 or 1910-1920-2930/2940. Students interested in physical chemistry should include a course in linear algebra such as MATH 2210, MATH 2310 or 2940 and should consider taking four semesters of math.
Alternative major: MATH 1110 + (1120 or 1220) or 1910 |
| China and asia-pacific studies |
0 |
N/A |
| Classics (Greek, Latin) |
0 |
N/A |
| Comparative literature |
0 |
N/A |
| Computer science |
4+ |
MATH 1110-1120/1220-2210; MATH 1910-1920-2940 is also acceptable + one probability course (BTRY 4080, CS 4850, ECE 3100, ECON 3190, ENGRD 2700, MATH 4710). Some upper-level math courses can be used as technical electives. |
| Economics |
1 |
MATH 1110 or equivalent AP credit. Students planning graduate study in economics should also take several math courses beyond MATH 1110-1120. |
| English |
0 |
N/A |
| Feminist, gender, and sexuality studies |
0 |
N/A |
| French |
0 |
N/A |
| German studies |
0 |
N/A |
| Government |
0 |
N/A |
| History |
0 |
N/A |
| History of art |
0 |
N/A |
| Information science |
3 |
MATH 1110 + statistics (AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, CEE 3040, ECON 3190, ENGRD 2700, HADM 2010, ILRST 3120, MATH 1710, PAM 2100, PSYCH 3500, SOC 3010, STSCI 2100) + MATH 2210 or 2310 |
| Italian |
0 |
N/A |
| Linguistics |
0–2 |
Two courses in statistics or logic may be used as Ancillary Skills Courses required for the major. |
| Mathematics |
7–8 or 10+ |
Major prerequisites: multivariable calculus and linear algebra (MATH 2210-2220 or 2230-2240 preferred) • MATH 1110-1120 or AP credit implied as prerequisites for multivariable calculus and linear algebra, but not strictly required.
Major requirements: 8 upper-level math for the math concentration or 5–6 upper-level math for outside concentrations. Math concentrators often take extra math courses. |
| Music |
0 |
N/A |
| Near eastern studies |
0 |
N/A |
Performing and Media Arts
(formerly Dance, Film, Theatre) |
0 |
N/A |
| Philosophy |
0 |
N/A |
| Physics |
4+ |
MATH 1910 or 1120 or 1220; MATH 1920 or 2220 or 2240; MATH 2930; MATH 2940 or 2210 or 2230; or their equivalents. May also use upper-level math courses to form an applied math concentration. |
| Psychology |
1 |
PSYCH 3500 or other approved Cornell statistics course, transfer credit, or passing an exemption examination. |
| Religious studies |
0 |
N/A |
| Science and technology studies |
0 |
N/A |
| Science of earth systems |
2 |
At least two courses in calculus: MATH 1110-1120 or MATH 1910-1920. Students who place out of both semesters of calculus through AP credit must take an additional math course at Cornell. |
| Sociology |
1 |
SOC 3010 (statistics) |
| Spanish |
0 |
N/A |
| Statistical Science |
6 |
Prerequisites for the major: MATH 1110-1120
Requirements for the major: MATH 2210-2220 or 2230-2240 or 2930-2940 or 2130-2310) + BTRY 3080 or MATH 4710 or ECON 3190 + BTRY 4090 or MATH 4720 |
Engineering
Source: Engineering Handbook, Fall 2012; current as of August 2012
| Undergraduate Major |
# of Math
Courses |
Math Requirement |
Biological engineering |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940 |
| Chemical engineering |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930
+ MATH 2940 or ENGRD 2700 or CEE 3040 |
| Civil engineering |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940 |
| Computer science |
5+ |
MATH 1910-1920-2940 + CS 2800 + one probability course (BTRY 3080, CS 4850, ECE 3100, ECON 3190, ENGRD 2700, MATH 4710)
In addition, if PHYS 2214 is substituted for CHEM 2080, then MATH 2930 must be taken to satisfy the prerequisite for PHYS 2214. MATH 2930 may be used as a technical elective. |
| Electrical and computer engineering |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940 |
| Engineering physics |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940 |
| Environmental engineering |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940 |
Information science, systems,
and technology |
4+ |
MATH 1910-1920-2940
+ CS 2800 or MATH 3040 or MATH 2930
If not used to meet other requirements, MATH 2930 or 3040 may be substituted for PHYS 2214. Students who prefer to take PHYS 2214 must take MATH 2930 as a prerequisite. |
| Materials sciences and engineering |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940 |
| Mechanical engineering |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940 |
| Operations research and engineering |
4+ |
MATH 1910-1920-2940
+ MATH 2930, MATH 3040, or CS 2800
If not used to meet other requirements, MATH 2930, 3040, 3110, or 3360 may be substituted for PHYS 2214. MATH 2930 is essential for advanced study in financial engineering and is a prerequisite for PHYS 2214. |
| Science of earth systems |
4 |
MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940 |
Human Ecology
Source: Curriculum Sheets 2012-2013; current as of July 2012
| Undergraduate Major |
# of Math
Courses |
Math Requirement |
Biology and society |
2 |
One calculus (MATH 1106, 1110, 1120 or higher) and one statistics (AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, ECON 3190, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, PAM 2100, PSYCH 3500). Either statistics or calculus must be taken at Cornell unless student scores 3 or higher on AP Calculus BC. |
Design and environmental analysis
I. Interior Design
II. Facility Planning
III. Human Factors and Ergonomics |
1 |
One statistics (PAM 2100, AEM 2100, ILRST 2100, or PSYCH 3500). No AP or transfer credit allowed. |
| Dietetics |
1 |
One statistics (PAM 2100, AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, PSYCH 3500). Must be taken at Cornell. |
Fiber science & apparel design
I. Apparel Design |
1 |
One statistics (AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, BTRY 6010, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, PAM 2100, PSYCH 3500). No AP or transfer credit. |
Fiber science & apparel design
II. Fashion Design Management |
2 |
One calculus (MATH 1106, 1110, or 1910) and one statistics (AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, BTRY 6010, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, PAM 2100, PSYCH 3500). Either statistics or calculus must be taken at Cornell unless student scores 3 or higher on AP Calculus BC. |
Fiber science & apparel design
III. Fiber Science |
3 |
Two calculus (MATH 1110-1120, 1110-1220, or 1910-1920 (preferred)) and one statistics (AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, BTRY 6010, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, PAM 2100, PSYCH 3500, ENGRD 2700). Either statistics or calculus must be taken at Cornell unless student scores 3 or higher on AP Calculus BC. |
| Human biology, health, and society |
2 |
One calculus or advanced math (MATH 1105, 1106, 1110, or higher-level calculus) and one statistics (PAM 2100, AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, PSYCH 3500). Either statistics or calculus must be taken at Cornell unless student scores 3 or higher on AP Calculus BC. |
| Human development |
1 |
One statistics (AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, PAM 2100, PSYCH 3500). No AP or transfer credit allowed. |
| Nutritional sciences |
2 |
One calculus or advanced math (MATH 1105, 1106, 1110, or 1120) and one statistics (PAM 2100, AEM 2100, BTRY 3010, ILRST 2100, MATH 1710, PSYCH 3500). Either statistics or calculus must be taken at Cornell unless student scores 3 or higher on AP Calculus BC. |
| Policy analysis and management |
1 |
Score of 3 or higher on AP Calculus BC exam or any Cornell math course except MATH 1000, 1710, or 1600. |
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