Mathematics, Bachelor of Science

Requirements

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

Elective Requirements

Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 Units)

See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" section in the University Catalog.

Statutory Requirements: United States History, Constitution and American Ideals (6 Units)

See the "University Graduation Requirements" section in the University Catalog. 

Minor Requirements

No minor is required.

Major Requirements (60-66 units)

Students must select one of the options listed below. The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. All courses used to satisfy this major must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.

Core Requirements (35 units)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Lower Division Required Courses
MAT 191	Calculus I	5
MAT 193	Calculus II	5
MAT 211	Calculus III	5
MAT 247	Elements of Linear Algebra	3
MAT 271	Foundations Of Higher Math	3
MAT 281	Discrete Mathematics	3
PHY 130	General Physics I	5
Upper Division Required Courses
MAT 331	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
Total Hours		35

Mathematics Education Option  (31 units)

This option will satisfy the subject matter preparation necessary for a secondary teaching credential in mathematics. Students do not get Subject Matter Preparation on their diploma; the diploma says Mathematics Education option.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Lower Division Required Courses
MAT 131	Elementary Statistics and Probability	3
MAT 143	Problem Solving in Mathematics	3
MAT 241	Programming and Technology for Teaching Secondary School Mathematics	3
Upper Division Required Courses
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 347	Modern Geometry	3
MAT 443	History Of Mathematics	3
MAT 489	Fundamental Mathematics and Teaching in Secondary Schools	4
MAT 490	Seminar in Mathematics Education	3
Electives
A. Select one of the following		3
MAT 447	Number Theory
MAT 448	Cryptography
B. Select an upper division mathematics modeling or statistics course approved by a mathematics advisor.		3
Total Hours		31

Mathematics Option (25 units)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Lower Division Required Courses
CSC 121	Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I	4
Upper Division Required Courses
MAT 321	Probability and Statistics	3
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 403	Advanced Analysis II	3
MAT 421	Complex Analysis	3
Electives
A. Select one of the following (3)		3
MAT 447	Number Theory
MAT 448	Cryptography
B. Select two upper division mathematical modeling or statistics courses approved by a mathematics advisor (6)		6
Total Hours		25

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate skill in using mathematical symbols, standard procedures and techniques, and definitions.
• Demonstrate a sense of inquiry and perseverance in mathematics.
• Demonstrate communication skills in conjunction with mathematical literacy in each major area.
• Prove or disprove mathematical statements as appropriate.
• Use technology and programming languages to model and solve mathematical problems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of early mathematics (Math Ed Option only)

Mathematics Education Option Roadmaps

4-Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
MAT 153	Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry with Lab	4
MAT 143	Problem Solving in Mathematics	3
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
GE Area 1A English Composition		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	16
Spring
MAT 131	Elementary Statistics and Probability	3
MAT 191	Calculus I	5
GE Area 1C Oral Communication		3
GE Area 3A Arts		3
Elective to meet 120 units		2
	Hours	16
Second Year
Fall
MAT 193	Calculus II	5
MAT 271	Foundations Of Higher Math (satisfies GE Area 1B)	3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
GE Area 4A Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
	Hours	14
Spring
MAT 211	Calculus III	5
MAT 247	Elements of Linear Algebra	3
MAT 281	Discrete Mathematics	3
GE Area 5B Biological Sciences		3
	Hours	14
Third Year
Fall
MAT 241	Programming and Technology for Teaching Secondary School Mathematics	3
MAT 331	Linear Algebra	3
PHY 130	General Physics I (satisfies GE Area 5A and 5C)	5
GE Area 3B Humanities		3
	Hours	14
Spring
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 347	Modern Geometry	3
MAT 443	History Of Mathematics	3
Elective A		3
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Year
Fall
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
MAT 490	Seminar in Mathematics Education	3
Elective B		3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in Physical and Biological Sciences		3
GE Area 6 Ethnic Studies		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 489	Fundamental Mathematics and Teaching in Secondary Schools	4
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (or a GWAR satisfying course)	3
GE Area 4B Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
GE Area 4UD Integrative Studies in the Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	16
	Total Hours	120

2-Year Roadmap (transfer students)

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
MAT 271	Foundations Of Higher Math	3
MAT 281	Discrete Mathematics	3
MAT 241	Programming and Technology for Teaching Secondary School Mathematics	3
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (or a course to meet GWAR)	3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in Physical and Biological Sciences		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 331	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 411	Mathematical Modeling	3
MAT 443	History Of Mathematics	3
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
MAT 490	Seminar in Mathematics Education	3
Elective A		3
GE Area 4UD Integrative Studies in the Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 347	Modern Geometry	3
MAT 489	Fundamental Mathematics and Teaching in Secondary Schools	4
Elective A		3
Elective to meet 120 units		2
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	60

Mathematics Option Roadmaps

4- Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
MAT 153	Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry with Lab	4
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
GE Area 1A English Composition		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	16
Spring
MAT 191	Calculus I	5
CSC 115	Introduction to Programming Concepts	3
GE Area 1C Oral Communication		3
GE Area 3A Arts		3
Elective to meet 120 units		2
	Hours	16
Second Year
Fall
MAT 193	Calculus II	5
MAT 271	Foundations Of Higher Math (satisfies GE Area 1B)	3
GE Area 4A Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
GE Area 5B Biological Sciences		3
	Hours	14
Spring
MAT 211	Calculus III	5
MAT 247	Elements of Linear Algebra	3
MAT 281	Discrete Mathematics	3
CSC 121	Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I	4
	Hours	15
Third Year
Fall
MAT 321	Probability and Statistics	3
MAT 331	Linear Algebra	3
PHY 130	General Physics I (satisfies GE Area 5A & 5C)	5
GE Area 3B Humanities		3
	Hours	14
Spring
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
Elective A		3
Elective B		3
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (or a GWAR satisfying course)	3
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Year
Fall
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
Elective B		3
GE Area 4B Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in the Physical and Biological Sciences		3
GE Area 6 Ethnic Studies		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 403	Advanced Analysis II	3
MAT 421	Complex Analysis	3
Upper Division elective course in MAT		3
GE Area 4UD Integrative Studies in the Social Sciences		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	120

2-Year Roadmap (transfer students)

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
MAT 271	Foundations Of Higher Math	3
CSC 115	Introduction to Programming Concepts	3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in the Physical and Biological Sciences		3
Elective to meet 120 units		2
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (satisfies GWAR requirement)	3
	Hours	14
Spring
MAT 321	Probability and Statistics	3
MAT 331	Linear Algebra	3
Elective A		3
CSC 121	Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I	4
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities		3
	Hours	16
Second Year
Fall
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
MAT 281	Discrete Mathematics	3
Elective B		3
GE Area 4UD Integrative Studies in the Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 403	Advanced Analysis II	3
MAT 421	Complex Analysis	3
Elective B		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
Upper division elective course in any subject		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	60