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 (49 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

See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" 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 (38 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 Alegbra	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 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
Total Hours		38

Mathematics Option - (22 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 403	Advanced Analysis II	3
MAT 421	Complex Analysis	3
Electives
A. Select one of the following		3
MAT 447	Number Theory
MAT 448	Cryptography
B. Select two of the following:		6
MAT 311	Differential Equations
MAT 323	Statistical Inference
MAT 327	Introduction to Machine Learning with Software
MAT 411	Mathematical Modeling
MAT 460	Graph Theory and Algorithms
Total Hours		22

Mathematics Education Option - (28 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 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 courses:		3
MAT 311	Differential Equations
MAT 327	Introduction to Machine Learning with Software
MAT 411	Mathematical Modeling
MAT 460	Graph Theory and Algorithms
B. Select one of the following		3
MAT 447	Number Theory
MAT 448	Cryptography
Total Hours		28

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 Option Roadmaps

4- Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
GE Area A2 Composition I		3
MAT 191	Calculus I	5
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
	Hours	14
Spring
GE Area A2 Composition II		3
GE Area A1 Oral Communication		3
MAT 193	Calculus II	5
CSC 115	Introduction to Programming Concepts	3
	Hours	14
Second Year
Fall
GE Area B2 Life Science		3
GE Area C1 Arts Courses		3
MAT 211	Calculus III	5
MAT 271	Foundations Of Higher Math	3
CSC 121	Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I	4
	Hours	18
Spring
GE Area D1 Perspectives on Individuals, Groups, and Society		3
MAT 247	Elements of Linear Alegbra	3
MAT 281	Discrete Mathematics	3
PHY 130	General Physics I	5
	Hours	14
Third Year
Fall
MAT 321	Probability and Statistics	3
MAT 331	Linear Algebra	3
GE Area C2 Letters Course		3
Additional GE in Area C1 or C2		3
GE Area D2 Global and Historical Perspectives		3
	Hours	15
Spring
GE Area C3 Integrative Studies in the Humanities		3
MAT 323	Statistical Inference	3
MAT 327	Introduction to Machine Learning with Software ( or other approved upper division elective course)	3
MAT 447	Number Theory	3
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (or other course to meet GWAR)	3
	Hours	15
Fourth Year
Fall
GE Area B5 Integrative Studies in Natural Sciences		3
GE Area E Lifelong Learning and Self-Development		3
GE Area F Ethnic Studies		3
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
	Hours	15
Spring
GE Area D3 Integrative Studies in the Social Sciences		3
MAT 403	Advanced Analysis II	3
MAT 421	Complex Analysis	3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
Upper division elective course in any subject		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
GWAR satisfying course		3
GE Area B5 Integrative Studies in Natural Sciences		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 321	Probability and Statistics	3
MAT 331	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 447	Number Theory	3
CSC 121	Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I	4
GE Area C3 Integrative Studies in the Humanities		3
	Hours	16
Second Year
Fall
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
MAT 281	Discrete Mathematics	3
MAT 323	Statistical Inference (or other approved upper division elective course)	3
GE Area D3 Integrative Studies in the Social Sciences		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 403	Advanced Analysis II	3
MAT 421	Complex Analysis	3
MAT 327	Introduction to Machine Learning with Software (or other approved upper division elective course)	3
Upper division elective course in any subject		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	61

Mathematics Education Option Roadmaps

4-Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
GE Area A2 Composition I		3
MAT 191	Calculus I	5
GE Area C or D		3
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
	Hours	14
Spring
GE Area A2 Composition II		3
MAT 193	Calculus II	5
MAT 131	Elementary Statistics and Probability	3
GE Area A1 Oral Communication		3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
	Hours	17
Second Year
Fall
MAT 211	Calculus III	5
MAT 271	Foundations Of Higher Math	3
MAT 143	Problem Solving in Mathematics	3
GE Area A3 Logic/Critical Thinking		3
	Hours	14
Spring
MAT 247	Elements of Linear Alegbra	3
MAT 241	Programming and Technology for Teaching Secondary School Mathematics	3
PHY 130	General Physics I	5
GE Area C or D		3
	Hours	14
Third Year
Fall
MAT 281	Discrete Mathematics	3
MAT 331	Linear Algebra	3
GWAR satisfying course		3
GE Area C or D		3
GE Area C or D		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 411	Mathematical Modeling	3
MAT 443	History Of Mathematics	3
MAT 447	Number Theory	3
GE Area C or D		3
GE Area C3 Integrative Studies in the Humanities		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Year
Fall
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
MAT 489	Fundamental Mathematics and Teaching in Secondary Schools	4
GE Area B2 Life Science		3
GE Area E Lifelong Learning and Self-Development		3
	Hours	16
Spring
MAT 490	Seminar in Mathematics Education	3
MAT 347	Modern Geometry	3
GE Area D3 Integrative Studies in the Social Sciences		3
GE Area B5 Integrative Studies in Natural Sciences		3
GE Area F Ethnic Studies		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
ENG 350	Advanced Composition	3
MAT 241	Programming and Technology for Teaching Secondary School Mathematics	3
GE Area B5 Integrative Studies in Natural Sciences		3
GE Area C3 Integrative Studies in the Humanities		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 331	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 411	Mathematical Modeling	3
MAT 443	History Of Mathematics	3
MAT 281	Discrete Mathematics	3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
MAT 401	Advanced Analysis I	3
MAT 447	Number Theory	3
MAT 490	Seminar in Mathematics Education	3
GE Area D3 Integrative Studies in the Social Sciences		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MAT 347	Modern Geometry	3
MAT 333	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 489	Fundamental Mathematics and Teaching in Secondary Schools	4
Elective to meet 120 units		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	16
	Total Hours	61