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Mathematics
Mathematics is the language and instrument for the sciences and technology. It is concerned with a wide range of diverse problems from developing techniques to model real world applications, to designing efficient methods for calculating solutions of those problems, to creating new branches of mathematics and theories for as yet unsolved problems. Some students find mathematics stimulating because of its many and varied applications, while others are fascinated and attracted to it for the beauty of its intrinsic order, structure, and form.
Because of its broad scope, degrees in mathematics can prepare students for many different careers and the Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a variety of such degrees and emphases to provide students with several blends and specialties according to their interests and goals.
Graduates with a mathematics major have many options for either careers in applications, for further study in graduate school, or for teaching. Mathematics majors are important because their training involves quantitative abilities and critical reasoning that many potential employers can utilize. With a minor in an area of applications, graduates are suited for further graduate study in many areas that heavily depend upon mathematical methods and techniques. Graduates with an interest in the more theoretical aspects of mathematics are sought after in many diverse graduate programs from applied and pure mathematics to computer and computational sciences and statistics. Careers in teaching include positions in secondary schools, for which a teaching credential is additionally required, teaching in two year colleges, for which a master's degree is required, and teaching at the university level, which requires a doctorate degree and involves research and creation of new mathematics.
All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements." No more than 48 units in mathematics courses can apply to the degree.
A minor is not required with this major.
Preparation for the Major. Mathematics 150 and 151; and 245, 252, 254. (19 units)
Recommended: Physics 195, 195L, 196, 196L, 197, 197L.
Foreign Language Requirement. Competency (equivalent to that which is normally attained through three consecutive courses of college study) is required in one foreign language as part of the preparation for the major. Refer to the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements."
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 27 upper division units, selected with approval of the departmental adviser before starting upper division work, including Mathematics 337, 521A, 524, 534A, and one two-semester sequence chosen from the following: Mathematics 521A-521B, 521A and Computer Science 562; Mathematics 337 and 531; 534A-534B; 534A and 535; 541 and 542; 550 and 553; 551A and 551B; Computer Science 310 and 320 or 520; and nine units of electives. The student must complete an outline for the major and file a copy signed by the adviser with the Office of Admissions and Records.
All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements."
A minor is not required with this major.
The purpose of this major is to allow students with a strong interest in the mathematical aspects of a particular science to apply courses in that science to their major. This should provide a good background for employment or graduate work in applied mathematics or in that science.
Preparation for the Major. Mathematics 150 and 151; and 245, 252, 254, Computer Science 107. (22 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units to include Mathematics 337, 524, 534A, 534B; at least six units selected from Mathematics 521A, 531, 532, 533, 536, 537; twelve units from a science to which mathematics may be applied (these should be from a single science and must be approved by the B.S. adviser); and six units of electives in mathematics excluding Mathematics 302, 303, 312, 313, 357, 414. Student must complete outline for major and file a copy signed by adviser with the Office of Admissions and Records.
This emphasis is designed to train the student in those areas of mathematics which may be applied to formulate and solve problems in other disciplines. The program is designed to qualify the student for employment as an applied mathematician, but the graduate would also be well prepared for graduate study in pure or applied mathe-matics.
Preparation for the Major. Mathematics 150 and 151; and 245, 250, 252, 254, Computer Science 107, 108. (28 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units to include Mathematics 337, 524, 532, 534A, 534B, 541, 350A or 551A; and twelve units selected from Mathematics 521A, 531, 533, 536, 537, 542, 550, 350B or 551B, 561, 596 (approved by the Applied Mathematics adviser), Computer Science 310, 320, 520; and three units of electives excluding Mathematics 302, 303, 312, 313, 357, 414. Student must complete outline for major and file a copy signed by adviser with the Office of Admissions and Records.
Auxiliary Area. A minimum of 12 units from an area to which mathematics may be applied. A typical program might be Physics 195, 195L, 196, 196L, 197, 197L; or Chemistry 200, 201, and a course for which these are prerequisite; or Biology 201 and 202 and courses for which these are prerequisite; or Economics 101, 102, 307, 341. The intent is to train the student in an area in some depth. Some latitude may be allowed in the choice of department and mix of courses, but all programs must be approved by the Applied Mathematics adviser. The 12-unit requirement is minimal, and a minor in an approved field is highly recommended.
Preparation for the Major. Mathematics 150 and 151; and 245, 252, 254, Computer Science 107, 108, 237. (28 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units in mathematics to include Mathematics 337, 524, 534A, Computer Science 310, and 320 or 520; at least three units from Mathematics 521A, 531, 532, 533, 534B, 536, 537, 561; at least six units from Mathematics 541, 542, Computer Science 524, 530, 560, 562, 564; and twelve units of electives excluding Mathematics 302, 303, 312, 313, 357, 414. Student must complete outline for major and file a copy signed by adviser with the Office of Admissions and Records.
All candidates for a teaching credential must complete all requirements as outlined in this section of the catalog under Policy Studies or Teacher Education. For students completing the single subject teaching credential program, no more than 48 units in mathematics courses can apply to the degree.
This major may be used by students in teacher education as an undergraduate major for the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences.
Preparation for the Major. Mathematics 150 and 151; and 245, 252, 254, Computer Science 107. (22 units)
Recommended: Physics 195, 195L, 196, 196L, 197, 197L. (12 units)
Foreign Language Requirement. Competency (equivalent to that which is normally attained through three consecutive courses of college study) is required in one foreign language as part of the preparation for the major. Refer to the section of the catalog on "Graduation Requirements."
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 24 upper division units in mathematics to include Mathematics 302, 357, 414, 521A, 534A; an upper division course in geometry; and six units of electives in mathematics approved by the credential adviser. Student must complete outline for major and file a copy signed by adviser with the Office of Admissions and Records.
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