Humanities (Philosophy) vs. Science/Math Major

ucbalumnus
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:56:34 +0000

WayOutWestMom:

‘Real’ math starts once you’ve finished the calculus sequence.



Math major math courses like real analysis and abstract algebra are heavy with proofs. A freshman or sophomore maybe able to get a taste of that (depending on what is offered at the school) in the following types of courses:


Honors lower division math courses (calculus, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations).
A “proof methods” or “transition to upper division math” course.
A discrete math course that includes proof methods.