<p>With taking into consideration if I were to already have all of my electives, science and humanities etc. completed.. what is the likeliness of being able to hammer out a Math major in 2 years?</p>
<p>I'm doing it. I had AP calc in High school, so first semester of my junior year I took multivariable, and linear algebra. After that, 3 math classes per semester will give me the major. Right now I'm in Probability, Abstract math, and differential equations.</p>
<p>You can do it!</p>
<p>The answer will depend on the major requirements at your college and how much math you have taken already. I would caution you to take anyone's advice here with a huge grain of salt because the major requirements as well as the difficulty of individual courses vary considerably by college.</p>
<p>Math, much like other natural sciences, requires the core classes to be taken in a certain order. If you have already had multivariable calculus and/or linear algebra and/or some experience writing proofs, you can probably finish the major in two years. If you have taken Calc 1 and 2 but nothing else, it might be possible with some careful planning. While linear algebra and multivariable calculus are pre-requisites for most higher-level math courses, you can probably find a few courses that will count towards the major that you can take concurrently with them, for example elementary number theory or probability or differential equations. Talk to someone in the math department to work out a suitable plan of study.</p>
<p>Another thing to keep in mind: most students struggle in their first rigorous proof-based class (typically real analysis or abstract algebra, sometimes linear algebra or probability or...). You do not want to be in a position where you have to take 3 proof-based classes in the very first semester you are exposed to rigorous math.</p>
<p>Yeah it's most possible if you come in having had most of lower division math complete. Then again, I think generally math is the sort of major you should either A) do with something else, or B) take REALLY REALLY seriously, and not mess around with if you're going in the direction of academia.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info! Unfortunately, I would most likely be starting pretty much off scratch (Calc I).
Any ideas/thoughts on taking Calc I & II in the same semester? If so, how about I,II, & III? Anybody have a realistic gameplan as to what would make feasible sense to accomplish this within 2 years? 3 as well? I do enjoy math and have the dedication to do what needs to get done, unfortunately I didn't decide until late in the game that math would be a possible route. On a bright side, as mentioned previously I already have virtually all of my other pre-reqs done so I can fully dedicate myself as needed.
As far as major requirements, I believe it is 33 credit hours beyong Calc I, but I could be wrong. I will double check.</p>
<p>If you have minimal math background, how do you know that you will like it and are able to handle multiple math courses at the same time? If there is no compelling reason to fit an entire major (with many sequenced courses) in two years, maybe you would be better off to start more slowly.</p>
<p>You will have to take Calc 1 before you can take Calc 2, but it might be possible to take Calc 3 concurrently with Calc 2. Technically you could also take linear algebra concurrently with Calc 1 or 2, but that's usually not recommended for reasons of "mathematical maturity." </p>
<p>If you are set on a math major, you might consider taking Calc 1 and 2 during the summer. This would set you up to take linear algebra and calc 3 next fall and let you explore whether you are interested in math as a major at all, while still leaving you enough time to pursue another major if you discover that math is not your cup of tea. I would like to mention that Calculus is very unlike the math you have seen so far and the courses beyond calculus resemble high school math even less. You might love it or hate it, but you should find that out sooner rather than later.</p>
<p>I think it is possible. If by possible I mean that you could technically schedule all necessary classes. However, it will probably be really hard. I made a sample course of study below that may or may not fulfill the requirements at your school.</p>
<p>This summer:
Calc 1</p>
<p>Year 1 semester 1:
calc 2</p>
<p>Year 1 semester 2:
calc 3
diffeq</p>
<p>summer:
linear algebra
probability</p>
<p>year 2 semester 1:
combinatorics
real analysis (or other proof based class)</p>
<p>year 2 semeste 2:
number theory (or other proof based class)
topology (or other proof based class)</p>
<p>At my college your schedule would have to look something like this. Note that most math majors at my college don't take more than 2 math classes in the same semester, and I don't know a single major (not even the one who is going to study math at Cambridge next year) crazy enough to enroll in 4 math classes in the same semester. Again, your requirements are probably different. </p>
<p>Summer 1:
Calc 1</p>
<p>Fall 1:
Calculus 2
Calculus 3 (only offered in the fall)</p>
<p>Spring 1:
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
Discrete Math (or some other gentle intro to proofs)</p>
<p>Summer 2:
An internship. It will help you get that precious first job after college.</p>
<p>Fall 2:
Real Analysis 1
Abstract Algebra 1
Elective</p>
<p>Spring 2:
Real Analysis 2
Abstract Algebra 2
Senior Conference
Elective</p>
<p>In my model plan you would need to take another class, sorry about that.</p>
<p>its possibe but dont rush it or cram yourself if its hurting u
your GPA will suffer</p>