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50 courses with the subject MATH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MATH 135Applied Multivariable Calculus I4

A first course designed for students with no previous calculus experience. This course focuses on calculus useful for applied work in the natural and social sciences. There is a strong emphasis on developing scientific computing and mathematical modeling skills. The topics include functions as models of data, differential calculus of functions of one and several variables, integration, differential equations, and estimation techniques. Applications are drawn from varied areas, including biology, chemistry, economics, and physics. Every semester.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
MATH 137Applied Multivariable Calculus II
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 135 , or AP Calculus AB (with a score of 4 or 5), or IB HL Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (with a score of 5), or IB HL Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations (with a score of 6 or 7), or a comparable year of high school calculus. Every semester. (4 Credits)
MATH 194Topics Course4

Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
MATH 212Philosophy of Mathematics

Cross-Listed as PHIL 309

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
PHIL 111 , MATH 279 , or permission of the instructor. (4 Credits)
MATH 236Linear Algebra
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 279 or MATH 137 or STAT 155 . Offered every semester. (4 Credits)
MATH 237Applied Multivariable Calculus III
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 137 , or AP Calculus BC (with a score of 4 or 5), or IB HL Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (with a score of 6 or 7), or a comparable two years of high school calculus. Every semester. (4 Credits)
MATH 279Discrete Mathematics4

Discrete mathematics studies collections of distinct, separate objects and is complementary to calculus (which studies continuous phenomena). This course introduces techniques for analyzing arrangements of objects and the relationships between them. The material emphasizes problem solving and logical argumentation, rather than computation. Topics include basic counting principles, induction, logic, recurrence relations, number theory, and graph theory. Every semester.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
MATH 294Topics Course4

Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
MATH 312Differential Equations
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 236 and MATH 237 . Every semester. (4 Credits)
MATH 313Advanced Symbolic Logic

Cross-Listed as PHIL 313

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
PHIL 111 or MATH 279 or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
MATH 354Probability

Cross-Listed as STAT 354

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 137 or MATH 237 Every semester. (4 Credits)
MATH 355Statistical Theory

Cross-Listed as STAT 355

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
STAT 155 , MATH 236 , MATH 354 / STAT 354 . Spring semester only. (4 Credits)
MATH 361Theory of Computation4

Cross-Listed as COMP 361 This course examines the theoretical foundations of computation. It explores different mathematical models that try to formalize our informal notion of an algorithm. Models include finite automata, regular expressions, grammars, and Turing machines. The course also discusses ideas about what can and cannot be computed. In addition, the course explores the basics of complexity theory, examining broad categories of problems and their algorithms, and their efficiency. The focus is on the question of P versus NP, and the NP-complete set.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
( COMP 128 or COMP 221 ) and MATH 279 , or permission of instructor. Alternate years. (4 Credits)
MATH 365Computational Linear Algebra

Cross-Listed as COMP 365

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 236 ; one of: MATH 135 or MATH 137 or MATH 237 ; one of: COMP 120 or COMP 123 or COMP 127 or COMP 128 ; or permission of instructor. Every spring. (4 Credits)
MATH 375Graph Theory
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 279 Alternate fall semesters. (4 Credits)
MATH 376Algebraic Structures
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 279 and MATH 236 . Every spring. (4 Credits)
MATH 377Real Analysis
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 137 and one of: MATH 236 , MATH 237 , or MATH 279 . Every fall. (4 Credits)
MATH 378Complex Analysis
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 236 and MATH 237 . Every spring. (4 Credits)
MATH 379Combinatorics
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 279 Offered odd-numbered fall semesters. (4 Credits)
MATH 394Topics Course4

Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
MATH 432Mathematical Modeling
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 312 and one of the following: COMP 120 or COMP 123 or COMP 124 . Every fall semester. (4 Credits)
MATH 437Topics in Applied Mathematics
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with departmental approval.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 236 and one of the following: COMP 120 or COMP 123 or COMP 124 . MATH 312 or MATH 365 recommended. Odd numbered spring semesters. (4 Credits)
MATH 465Signal Processing
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 236 and COMP 123 . MATH 365 recommended. Alternate fall semesters. (4 Credits)
MATH 471Topology
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 236 and one of: MATH 365 ; or MATH 375 ; or MATH 376 ; or MATH 377 ; or MATH 378 ; or MATH 379 . Alternate spring semesters. (4 Credits)
MATH 473Computational Geometry

Cross-Listed as COMP 473

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
COMP 123 AND a 300-level MATH course (MATH 365 or MATH 379 are likely the most helpful). MATH 279 is also quite relevant. Every other fall. (4 Credits)
MATH 474Partial Differential Equations
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 312 Every other fall. (4 Credits)
MATH 476Representation Theory
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 376 . Odd numbered fall semesters. (4 Credits)
MATH 477Topics in Analysis
Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
MATH 236 and MATH 377 Alternate spring semesters. (4 Credits)
MATH 479Network Science

Cross-Listed as COMP 479

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
COMP 123 , MATH 236 , MATH 279 and one of: COMP 221 , MATH 354 / STAT 354 , MATH 375 , or MATH 379 . Offered odd-numbered spring semesters. (4 Credits)
MATH 494Topics Course4

Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
MATH 601Tutorial1

Closely supervised individual (or very small group) study with a faculty member in which a student may explore, by way of readings, short writings, etc., an area of mathematics not available through the regular offerings.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (1 Credits)
MATH 602Tutorial2

Closely supervised individual (or very small group) study with a faculty member in which a student may explore, by way of readings, short writings, etc., an area of mathematics not available through the regular offerings.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (2 Credits)
MATH 603Tutorial3

Closely supervised individual (or very small group) study with a faculty member in which a student may explore, by way of readings, short writings, etc., an area of mathematics not available through the regular offerings.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (3 Credits)
MATH 604Tutorial4

Closely supervised individual (or very small group) study with a faculty member in which a student may explore, by way of readings, short writings, etc., an area of mathematics not available through the regular offerings.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (4 Credits)
MATH 611Independent Project1

Individual project including library research, conferences with instructor, oral and written reports on independent work in mathematics. Subject matter may complement but not duplicate material covered in regular courses.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Arrangement with faculty prior to registration, departmental approval, and permission of instructor and department chair. (1 Credits)
MATH 612Independent Project2

Individual project including library research, conferences with instructor, oral and written reports on independent work in mathematics. Subject matter may complement but not duplicate material covered in regular courses.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Arrangement with faculty prior to registration, departmental approval, and permission of instructor and department chair. (2 Credits)
MATH 613Independent Project3

Individual project including library research, conferences with instructor, oral and written reports on independent work in mathematics. Subject matter may complement but not duplicate material covered in regular courses.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Arrangement with faculty prior to registration, departmental approval, and permission of instructor and department chair. (3 Credits)
MATH 614Independent Project4

Individual project including library research, conferences with instructor, oral and written reports on independent work in mathematics. Subject matter may complement but not duplicate material covered in regular courses.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Arrangement with faculty prior to registration, departmental approval, and permission of instructor and department chair. (4 Credits)
MATH 621Internship1

Internships are offered only as S/SD/N grading option.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Junior and Senior standing. Arrangements must be made prior to registration. Departmental approval and permission of instructor required. Work with Internship Office. Every semester. (1 Credits)
MATH 622Internship2

Internships are offered only as S/SD/N grading option.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Junior and Senior standing. Arrangements must be made prior to registration. Departmental approval and permission of instructor required. Work with Internship Office. Every semester. (2 Credits)
MATH 623Internship3

Internships are offered only as S/SD/N grading option.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Junior and Senior standing. Arrangements must be made prior to registration. Departmental approval and permission of instructor required. Work with Internship Office. Every semester. (3 Credits)
MATH 624Internship4

Internships are offered only as S/SD/N grading option.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Junior and Senior standing. Arrangements must be made prior to registration. Departmental approval and permission of instructor required. Work with Internship Office. Every semester. (4 Credits)
MATH 631Preceptorship1

Work in assisting faculty in the planning and teaching of a course.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor. Work with Academic Programs Office to complete a Preceptor Learning Contract Form . Every semester. (1 Credits)
MATH 632Preceptorship2

Work in assisting faculty in the planning and teaching of a course.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor. Work with Academic Programs Office to complete a Preceptor Learning Contract Form . Every semester. (2 Credits)
MATH 633Preceptorship3

Work in assisting faculty in the planning and teaching of a course.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor. Work with Academic Programs Office to complete a Preceptor Learning Contract Form . Every semester. (3 Credits)
MATH 634Preceptorship4

Work in assisting faculty in the planning and teaching of a course.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor. Work with Academic Programs Office to complete a Preceptor Learning Contract Form . Every semester. (4 Credits)
MATH 641Honors Independent1

Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of the senior honors project.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (1 Credits)
MATH 642Honors Independent2

Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of the senior honors project.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (2 Credits)
MATH 643Honors Independent3

Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of the senior honors project.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (3 Credits)
MATH 644Honors Independent4

Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of the senior honors project.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
College Catalog 2026-2027
Source
macalester.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (4 Credits)

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