Mathematics

Information for Transfer Students

Following is information for students transferring to Spelman College and who intend to major in mathematics.

Students transferring to Spelman College after completing one year of college should expect to have completed:

• Calculus 1 and 2 (single variable calculus with analytic geometry; 2 semesters)
  

Students transferring to Spelman College at the end of the second year of college should expect to have completed:

• Calculus 1, 2, and 3 (both single variable and multivariable calculus with analytic geometry; 3 semesters)
  
• Introduction to Linear Algebra (1 semester)
  
• Foundations of Mathematics (or a similar proof-oriented course that provides a transition to higher mathematics; 1 semester)

For students transferring into the major after two years, the mathematics department also recommends completion of a year-long laboratory-based science course and a semester of computer programming.

All transfer students with a strong interest in majoring in mathematics should see the mathematics department chairperson and will be assigned a faculty advisor.

Each student will be advised on the appropriate next courses, based on her background, however all transfer students should expect to enroll in the Introductory Seminar in Mathematics (0 credit) course.