2018-2019 Catalog 
    
    Apr 16, 2025  
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics Major

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 (50 units)

All courses require a ‘C-’ or better

Required

Electives

Applied Mathematics (1 Course)

Classical Mathematics (1 Course)

Complete one of the following:

300 OR HIGHER - (12 units)

Complete 12 units in MATH 300 - 499*

*With prior approval of the Mathematics Department, two of these may be courses having significant mathematical content from other departments.

Math Colloquium (Must take twice)

All Math Majors must take MATH 350  two times.

Computational Course (1 Course)

Complete one of the following:

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 Concentration

Requirements

A Matematics with Honors concentration  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

Spring

Total Semester Units 16

Sophomore Year

Fall

Total Semester Units 16

Spring

Total Semester Units 16

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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