B. S. Mathematics

Mathematics majors learn to think with precision and logical rigor and to make both finite and abstract conclusions. Emphasis is placed on a broad range of applications. A minor in computer science or management information systems is an option. Graduates are prepared for graduate study or may choose careers in mathematics-related fields such as engineering, statistics, computing, actuarial science, physics, and education.

Requirements for Major in Mathematics (B.S.)
A minimum of 15 units with the following distribution:

Core Mathematics requirements - 6 units
MA 121, 122, 223, 230, 232, 233.

Electives - 5 units
Five additional courses must be chosen from MA 316 or higher including no more than one of the following courses: MA 591, 593, 595.  MA 316, 321, 322, 325, 373, 420, 431, 433, 441, 482 are strongly recommended.

Senior Learning Community - 2 units
Senior Reflective Tutorial: MA 400.
Senior Capstone Course: Choice of one of the following: MA 321, 373, 420, or 431

Cognates - 2 units

(1) CS 130 or 132 and (2) Any Computer Science (CS) course numbered 142 or higher or any Physics (PY) 141 or higher.


Requirements for a Dual Major of Mathematics and Childhood Education (B.S.)
For the Education component of the dual major consult the Education section of this Bulletin. The Mathematics component of the dual major consists of a total of 10 (9 units + 1 cognate) including the following courses:

Core Mathematics requirements - 7 units
MA 121, 122, 223, 230, 232, and two of the following: MA 373, 420, 431, 433, and 441.

Cognate - 1 unit  CS130

Senior Learning Community - 2 units

Senior Reflective Tutorial: MA 400

Senior Capstone Course: Choice of one of the following, not taken as a core mathematics requirement: MA 373, 431, 433, or 441.


Requirements for a Minor in Mathematics
A minimum of 6 units in mathematics numbered 108 or higher are required for a minor in mathematics.  A computer science course numbered 130 and higher may be taken as a substitute for a mathematics course to reach those 6 units.

Alternatively, if a major requires both MA 121 and MA 122, students in those majors are required to take four more units in mathematics numbered 200 or higher for a minor in mathematics.  Students in these majors are not allowed to substitute computer science courses for mathematics course.