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Mathematics B.S.

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Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate proficiency at formulating questions and use appropriate mathematical techniques to solve problems, both inside and outside mathematics.

2. Students will recognize the need for mathematical rigor, and competently analyze and produce rigorous mathematical arguments.

3. Students will seek out, understand, and clearly communicate mathematics with professional and non-professional audiences, using technologies as appropriate.

4. Students will be exposed to the major areas of mathematics with an emphasis on making connections between the disciplines.

Curriculum

Must pass with a D- or better. Note: A course cannot be counted toward more than one core area, or toward both a core and a major requirement.

Core Curriculum

English (3-8 credits)

Please see the English section of the College's Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)

Please see the Study and Technology Skills section of the College's Core Curriculum

Mathematics (4 credits)

MATH 181Calculus I

4.00

Natural Sciences (8 credits; 1 of the following combinations)

BIOL 196Principles of Modern Biology I

4.00
BIOL 197Principles of Modern Biology II

4.00
or
CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4.00
CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4.00
or
PHYS 151General Physics I

4.00
PHYS 152General Physics II

4.00

Fine Arts (3 credits, 1 course)

Please see the Fine Arts section of the College's Core Curriculum

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Please see the Constitution section of the College's Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits, 2 courses)

Please see the Humanities section of the College's Core Curriculum

Social Sciences (3 credits, one course)

Please see the Social Sciences section of the College's Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits, 1 course)

Please see the Cultural Diversity section of the College Core Curriculum

Major Requirements

Must pass courses in this section with a C- or better

Math Courses (16 courses, 50 units)

Courses in this section must be completed with a C- or better.
CS 135Computer Science I

3.00
MATH 182Calculus II

4.00
MATH 283Calculus III

4.00
MATH 301Introduction to Proofs: Logic, Sets, and Functions

3.00
MATH 314History of Mathematics

3.00
MATH 330Linear Algebra I

3.00
MATH 352Probability and Statistics

3.00
MATH 381Methods of Discrete Mathematics

3.00
MATH 427Differential Equations

3.00
MATH 453Abstract Algebra

3.00
MATH 455Elementary Theory of Numbers

3.00
MATH 457Introduction to Real Analysis I

3.00
MATH 459Elementary Complex Analysis

3.00
MATH 475Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry

3.00
MATH 483General Topology I

3.00
MATH 489Advanced Mathematical Topics

3.00

Choose two of the following (6 credits)

Courses in this section must be completed with a C- or better.
MATH 430Linear Algebra II

3.00
MATH 454Abstract Algebra II

3.00
MATH 458Introduction to Real Analysis II

3.00

Upper Division Math-Related Electives (3 credits)

Students must take 3 additional units of MATH or STAT courses at the 300 or 400 level. Note that students can take MATH 491 Problem Solving Seminar for one-credit up to three times.

Upper Division MATH or Upper Division STAT elective

3.00

Optional Concentrations

Optional concentrations are available in Mathematics Education and Statistics and Applied Mathematics. Please see their catalog pages for additional information.

Summary of Credit Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

College Core Curriculum
  31-44
 Major Requirements
  53
 Upper Division Math Electives
  6
 Electives  17-30
 Total Credits
  120