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 (50 units)

All courses require a minimum grade of C-.

Required courses may be attempted only twice, or three times if one attempt resulted in a withdrawal.

Required Lower Division Courses (20 units)

MATH 109 - Calculus & Analytic Geom I
MATH 110 - Calculus & Analytic Geom II
MATH 211 - Calculus & Analytic Geom III
MATH 230 - Elementary Linear Algebra
Students should not take MATH 230 if they have previously completed MATH 202. Please see advisor for information on course substitutions.
MATH 235 - Introduction to Formal Methods
Students should not take MATH 235 if they have previously completed MATH 201. Please see advisor for information on course substitutions.

Required Upper Division Courses (10 units)

Required Computational Course (4 units)

Complete one of the following:

Electives (16 units)

Students are required to complete a minimum of 4 units of Classical Electives and 4 units of Applied Electives. The remaining 8 units of coursework can be completed in any area listed below.

Classical Elective (4 units)

Complete at least one of the following:

Applied Elective (4 units)

Complete at least one of the following:

MATH 340 - Differential Equations
MATH 345 - Mathematical Modeling
MATH 360 - Probability & Statistics
Please note: MATH 360 will not count as credit toward the major if either of Math 370 or 371 (or both) has (or will be) taken.
MATH 370 - Probability with Applications
MATH 371 - Statistics with Applications
MATH 372 - Linear Regression
MATH 373 - Statistical Learning
MATH 375 - Numerical Analysis

Other Electives (8 units)

MATH 395 - Selected Topics in Mathematics
(topics vary, offered intermittently; number of credits varies)
MATH 398 - Directed Reading and Research
(topics vary, offered intermittently, number of credits varies)

Recommendations

The department strongly recommends taking PHYS 110 -PHYS 210 .

Degree Planner

First-Year

Fall	Units
Core B1: MATH 109 - Calculus & Analytic Geom I (Prerequisite MATH 108 - Precalculus )	4
CS 110 - Intro to Computer Science I	4
Core/Language - Course 1/RHET 195	4
Core/Language - Course 1/RHET 195	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
MATH 110 - Calculus & Analytic Geom II	4
Core/Language - Course 2/RHET 195	4
Core/Language - Course 2/RHET 195	4
Core/Language - Course 2/RHET 195	4
Total Semester Units	16

Sophomore Year

Fall	Units
MATH 211 - Calculus & Analytic Geom III	4
MATH 230 - Elementary Linear Algebra	4
Core/ Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
MATH 235 - Introduction to Formal Methods	4
Core/ Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16

Junior Year

Fall	Units
MATH 435 - Modern Algebra	4
Core/ Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
MATH 453 - Real Analysis	4
MATH XXX Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16

Senior Year

Fall	Units
MATH XXX Elective	4
MATH XXX Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
MATH 350 - Math Colloquium	1
Total Semester Units	17
Spring	Units
MATH XXX Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
Core/ Elective	4
MATH 350 - Math Colloquium	1
Total Semester Units	17

*This information is subject to change, the degree planner is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.