Course 18 Option 1: General Option

This option allows students to design the details of their mathematical experience at MIT themselves. In addition to the General Institute Requirements, the requirements consist of 18.03 Differential Equations, or 18.034 Differential Equations, and eight 12-unit subjects beyond calculus and differential equations in Course 18 which are of essentially different content including at least six advanced subjects (first decimal digit one or higher). This leaves available 84 units of unrestricted electives. The requirements are flexible in order to accommodate several categories of students: students who pursue programs that combine mathematics with a related field (such as physics, economics, or management); students who are interested in both theoretical and applied mathematics.

Required Subject:

• 18.03 or 18.034 (Differential Equations)
• 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701 (Linear Algebra)

Restricted Electives:

Eight 12-unit subjects beyond calculus and differential equations in Course 18 of essentially different content, including at least six subjects with first decimal digit one or higher. Linear Algebra will be counted as one of these eight subjects.