2017-2018 Catalog 
    
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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics Major


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Program Learning Outcomes


Students will:

  • think logically and analyze information critically in a mathematical setting
  • reformulate and solve problems in an abstract framework
  • express mathematical results verbally, working individually and in collaborative groups
  • use appropriate technology to facilitate an understanding of mathematical concepts, but without substituting technology for mathematical thought

Major Requirements


Electives


300 or higher (3 Courses)


With prior approval of the Mathematics Department, two of these may be courses having significant mathematical content from other departments. All Math Majors must take Math 350 two times.

Recommendations


  • The department strongly recommends taking PHYS 110 -PHYS 210 .
  • Math majors whose native language is English must complete a foreign language requirement, either by completing the second semester of a foreign language course or by achieving a passing score on a language placement test.
  • Note that 128 units are required for graduation.

Honors Major


Requirements


A Mathematics Honors Major must satisfy these additional requirements of 2 additional upper division courses, including at least one 400 level course and:

Curriculum Sample:


Freshmen Year


Fall


Total Semester Units 16

Total Semester Units 16

Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Fall


  • Upper Division Math 4 Units
  • Upper Division Math 4 Units
  • Core 4 Units
  • Core 4 Units
Total Semester Units 16

Spring


  • Upper Division Math 4 Units
  • Upper Division Math 4 Units
  • Core 4 Units
  • Elective 4 Units
Total Semester Units 16

Senior Year


Fall


  • Upper Division Math 4 Units
  • Upper Division Math (Honors) 4 Units
  • Core 4 Units
  • Elective 4 Units
Total Semester Units 16

Spring


  • Upper Division Math 4 Units
  • Upper Division Math (Honors) 4 Units
  • Core 4 Units
  • Elective 4 Units
Total Semester Units 16

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