Mathematical Sciences

The secondary field in Mathematical Sciences is jointly sponsored by the the Mathematics Department and the Applied Mathematics concentration.

REQUIREMENTS
4 half-courses

1. Required Courses: Four courses in either Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics, of which at most two can be in Statistics. The Mathematics and Applied Mathematics courses must be at the level of 105 or higher; Statistics courses must be at the level of 110 or higher.

OTHER INFORMATION

1. Pass/Fail: Courses must be taken for a letter grade and cannot be taken Pass/Fail. Only courses with a grade of C- or better can be counted for the secondary field.
2. Students can petition to count courses with significant advanced mathematical content that are offered outside the Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics curricula.
3. Study Abroad/Summer School: Students who study abroad or take courses within Harvard Summer School can count course credits toward the secondary field by petitioning for such course to be counted as the equivalent to an approved, Harvard course.

ADVISING RESOURCES AND EXPECTATIONS

Students interested in pursuing a secondary field in Mathematical Sciences should contact the Head Tutor in Mathematics, Peter Kronheimer (kronheim@math.harvard.edu), or the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Applied Mathematics, Michael Brenner (brenner@seas.harvard.edu).