Mathematics - Applied Math Option, B.S.

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements - Mathematics, Applied Math

The requirement for entrance to the major and minor programs is completion of two years of algebra as well as courses in geometry and trigonometry, or a sequence of courses containing their equivalents, such as MATH 3 and MATH 5 . It is strongly recommended that such study be completed before entrance to the university.

Major Requirements (50 - 51 units) and Additional Requirements (10 - 11 units)

Core Curriculum (34-35 units)

MATH 75 - Calculus I Units: 4
OR
MATH 75A - Calculus with Review IA Units: 4
AND
MATH 75B - Calculus with Review IB Units: 4
MATH 76 - Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 77 - Calculus III Units: 4
MATH 81 - Elementary Differential Equations with Linear Algebra Units: 3
MATH 101 - Statistical Methods Units: 4
OR
MATH 107 - Mathematical Statistics Units: 3
MATH 111 - Transition to Advanced Mathematics Units: 4
MATH 151 - Principles of Algebra Units: 4
MATH 152 - Linear Algebra Units: 4
MATH 171 - Intermediate Mathematical Analysis I Units: 4

Option Specific Electives (16 units)

Four courses from the following list (12 units):

MATH 109 - Applied Probability Units: 3
MATH 121 - Numerical Analysis I Units: 3
MATH 122 - Numerical Analysis II Units: 3
MATH 123 - Mathematical Modeling Units: 3
MATH 128 - Applied Complex Analysis Units: 3
MATH 181 - Differential Equations Units: 3
MATH 182 - Partial Differential Equations Units: 3

And The Following Two Courses:

MATH 193A - JR SEM APPLIED MATH Units: 1
MATH 198 - Senior Project Units: 3

Additional Requirements (10 - 11 units)

CSCI 40 - Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving Units: 4
CSCI 41 - Introduction to Data Structures Units: 4
MATH 120 - Mathematical Software and Programming Units: 3
PHYS 4A - Mechanics and Wave Motion Units: 3 (see note 1)

General Education Requirements (48 units)

(see notes 1 and 2)

Other Requirements (9 units)

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 ), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing

Total Units: 120*

* Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)

* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

The Culminating Experience for the Applied Mathematics Option consists of the following:

A Junior Seminar (MATH 193A ) in Applied Mathematics in the spring semester of the year prior to graduation, and
A Senior Project (MATH 198 ) in Applied Mathematics which will include a report and a presentation in the Junior Seminar in the spring semester of student’s graduating year.

Advising Notes

PHYS 4AL is not required for the math major. If students wish to include PHYS 4A as a General Education Breadth course, they must also take PHYS 4AL .
Three units of MATH 75 (or MATH 75A ) also will satisfy the G.E. Foundation B4 requirement.
See Mathematics Road Map at http://www.fresnostate.edu/degreeroadmap/
Advising Requirements. It is strongly recommended, to all math majors, to have an advising session at least once a semester. See the department chair for assignment to an advisor.
Grade Requirements. All courses required as prerequisites for a mathematics course must be completed with a grade of C or better before registration will be permitted. All courses taken to fulfill major or minor requirements must be completed with a grade of C or better.