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
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.
Degree Sheet
A degree sheet for the Mathematics B.S. is provided with the curriculum below for students’ convenience.
This sample degree checklist is intended to be used as a planning tool for students enrolled in the program for this academic year. It is recommended that students review the Academic Requirements report in their Student Center and meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to verify degree progression.
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)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum.
Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.
Natural Sciences (8 credits; 1 of the following combinations)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
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 (54 credits)
Must pass courses in this section with a C- or better
Math Courses (42 credits)
Choose one of the following courses (3 credits).
| CS 135 | Computer Science I | 3.00 |
| CS 138 | Programming For Data Science In Python I | 3.00 |
Choose one of the following courses (3 credits).
Upper Division Math-Related Electives (12 credits)
Students must take 12 additional units of MATH or STAT courses at the 300 or 400 level. Any combination of the following courses:
- Any 300+MATH or STAT course not counted in the required core or DATA 320 or DATA 330.
- MATH 491 can be repeated for up to 3 units.
- School of Education Dual MATH/MATH Education Majors are required to take EDSC 453, MATH 381 and MATH 455.
- Admission into the School of Education is required for enrollment into EDSC 453.
Optional Concentrations
Optional concentrations are available in Mathematics Education and
Statistics and Applied Mathematics. Please see their catalog pages for additional information.
General Electives
General elective course credits are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.