Degree Program

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and the math major in one of the emphases. Those who plan to pursue graduate studies should take at least two of 410, 450 or 480 regardless of the area of concentration.

Majors

Students who are interested in preparing for careers in business or industry should choose this emphasis.  Courses introduce a variety of areas of applied mathematics.  This emphasis must complete: Math 105, 106, 112, 205, 291, 305, 315, 321, 331, 332, 333, two units of 370, 435 or 440, one course (3 units) at the 300 or 400 level in Math, and Computer Science 105.

This emphasis allows a mathematics major the opportunity to focus on the more mathematical aspects of computer science.  This emphasis must complete: Math 105, 106, 112, 205, 291, 305, 315, at least two of 321, 331, 332, 333, two units of 370; Computer Science 105, 106, 202, 400; and three courses (9 units) at the 300 or 400 level in math or computer science.

This emphasis allows the student flexibility in the selection of upper-division courses.  The student planning to pursue mathematics in graduate school would find this particularly appropriate.  A faculty advisor will aid the student in making these choices.  This emphasis must complete: Math 105, 106, 112, 205, 291, 305, 315, two units of 370; Computer Science 105; and six courses (18 units) in math at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who wish to prepare to teach mathematics at the high-school level should select this emphasis.  These students work toward a preliminary single-subject credential and should consult the School of Education.  This emphasis must complete: Math 105, 106, 112, 205, 291, 305, 315, 331, 332, 341, two units of 370, 415, two courses (6 units) at the 300 or 400 level; Computer Science 105, and Education 301, 330, 341, 425, and 435.

Note: All concentrations must include 24 upper division units. The general education requirement for a foreign language for those following a mathematical sciences major may be met by two years of high school language or the first four units of a college language.  The science/mathematics requirement may be met by three units of science.

Minor

A Mathematical Sciences Minor is offered with the completion of 27 units, six of which must be upper division.  Students must consult with a department adviser.  The basic curriculum for a minor is 105, 106, 112, 205, 291, two courses (6 units) at the 300 or 400 level and Computer Science 105.