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Program Requirements

Requirements for the Mathematics Major (B.A. or B.S.) 52 units^
CS 220 Introduction to Computer Science 4
MATH 251/252 Calculus I, II 5, 4
MATH 253 Multivariate Calculus 4
MATH 280 Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 300 Linear Algebra 3
MATH 350 Differential Equations 4
MATH 400 Abstract Algebra 3
MATH 450 Introduction to Real Analysis 3
PHYC 251/252 General Physics I*/II 5, 5
Upper-Division Mathematics Electives 9

Four tracks are described below that can guide students in their selection of upper-division mathematics electives when completing the mathematics major.

General Math Track 9 units selected from
CS 450 Numerical Analysis 3
MATH 340 Geometry 3
MATH 360 Probability and Statistics 3
MATH 430 Mathematical Physics 3
MATH 460 History of Mathematics and Number Theory 3
MATH 470 Complex Variables 3
MATH 480 Mathematical Reading, Writing, and Presentation*** 3
MATH 499 Research and Independent Study 1-4
Secondary Math Education Track 19 units***
EDLS 300 Introduction to Teaching 4
MATH 311 Mathematics for Secondary Teachers 3
MATH 340 Geometry 3
MATH 360 Probability and Statistics 3
MATH 460 History of Mathematics and Number Theory 3
MATH 480 Mathematical Reading, Writing, and Presentation*** 3
Applied Math Track 15 units^
CS 450 Numerical Analysis 3
MATH 360 Probability and Statistics 3
MATH 430 Mathematical Physics 3
MATH 470 Complex Variables 3
MATH 480 Mathematical Reading, Writing, and Presentation*** 3
Graduate School Prep Track 15 units^^^
MATH 340 Geometry 3
MATH 360 Probability and Statistics 3
MATH 460 History of Mathematics and Number Theory 3
MATH 470 Complex Variables 3
MATH 480 Mathematical Reading, Writing, and Presentation** 3

*Meets a General Studies Core (or elective) requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
^Deficiencies in mathematics units must be made up as electives.
^^Note: To meet the requirements of the Single-Subject Waiver Program for a teaching credential in mathematics, all 19 units within the Secondary Math Education Track must be completed.
^^^It is recommended that the entire 15 units be completed for the track, although the major requires only 9 units.

Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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