Mathematics - General Math Option, B.S.

The Department of Mathematics

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

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 (50-60 units)

Core Curriculum (34-39 units)

MATH 75 - Calculus I Units: 4 (Area 2)
OR
MATH 75A - Calculus with Review IA Units: 4 (Area 2)
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 (12-16 units)

Four mathematics courses (see note 1; 12-16 units), upper-division or graduate, minimum of 3 units per course, excluding MATH 100, MATH 102, MATH 133, MATH 134, MATH 137, MATH 138, and MATH 139

One of the following combinations as Culminating Experience (4-5 units)

MATH 193A - Junior Seminar in Applied Mathematics Units: 1
and
MATH 198 - Senior Project Units: 3 (in Applied Mathematics) (see note 1)
OR
MATH 193B - JR SEM PURE MATH Units: 1
and
MATH 198 - Senior Project Units: 3 (in Pure Mathematics) (see note 1)
OR
MATH 106 - Applied Linear Statistical Models Units: 3
and
MATH 193C - RESEARCH SEM STATISTICS Units: 1
OR
MATH 193D - JR SEM MATH TEACH Units: 1
and
MATH 149S - Capstone Mathematics for Teachers Units: 4

Additional Requirements (7 units)

CSCI 40 - Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving Units: 4
PHYS 4A - Mechanics and Wave Motion Units: 3 (see note 2)

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
General Education Requirements (43 units) - see notes 2 and 3
Additional University Graduation Requirements (9 units)
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total Units: 120*

*General Education, Additional University Graduation Requirements, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

Advising Notes

Students choosing this option must choose MATH electives that satisfy the prerequisites for the Culminating Experience they choose to have. Note that MATH 193A or MATH 193B should be taken before MATH 198 . Special conditions apply for graduate courses; see department advisor.
PHYS 4AL is not required for the math major. If students wish to include PHYS 4A as a General Education Breadth course (GE areas 5A+ 5C), they must also take PHYS 4AL .
Three units of MATH 75 (or MATH 75A ) also will satisfy the G.E. Foundation Area 2 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 with their mathematics faculty advisor at least once a semester.
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.