The following certifications can provide guidance and goals in course selection within mathematics and computer science.  Even if you don't complete the certification, the courses provide valuable background and experience.  Click headings for specific information from the catalog.

Major in Mathematics
The major in mathematics consists of eleven mathematics or computer science courses: Mathematics 135, 150, 235, 300, 355, one course from each of Group A, B, and C, and three additional mathematics or computer science courses chosen from 137 and all courses numbered above 200.

Minor in Mathematics
A minor in mathematics consists of six mathematics courses: Mathematics 135, 150, 235, 300, and two additional mathematics courses chosen from 137 and all courses numbered above 200, one of which must have Mathematics 300 as a prerequisite.

Honors in Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics grants honors to graduating students with outstanding records of accomplishment in mathematics, as demonstrated in three areas: breadth of curriculum, quality of academic performance, and significance of scholarly thesis project.  Candidates may emphasize either pure or applied mathematics, corresponding to specified course selections.  A departmental document (.doc) provides further details concerning requirements and procedures for honors.

A student who intends to go to graduate school in mathematics should: (1) take the course work portion of the honors requirements in either pure mathematics or applied mathematics, (2) take the Graduate Record Examination, including the Advanced Test in Mathematics, during the fall semester of the senior year, and (3) acquire a reading proficiency in French, German or Russian.

Computer Science Concentration
A concentration in Computer Science consists of six courses (some with prerequisites), the same number of courses required for a minor in a subject as Davidson. It provides for a solid foundation for work or further study in Computer Science and related fields.   Also see the Computer Science web site.

Applied Mathematics Concentration
This concentration offers a track for students interested primarily in the natural sciences and another track for students interested primarily in the social sciences.  Download the application form in pdf or rich text format.

Certificate in Secondary School Teaching
Mathematics 340 and 365 are required for students who intend to seek North Carolina certification in the teaching of secondary school mathematics.  Mathematics 210 and 481 are also recommended for such students.  See the Department of Education web site for more information.

Genomics Concentration
Applied mathematics and computer science are strong components of the interdisciplinary Genomics Concentration, ranging from just the required course CSC 310, Bioinformatics, to up to four MAT and CSC courses.  See the Genomics at Davidson web site for more information.