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2014-2015 University Catalog
Mathematics, BS
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Banner Code: SC-BS-MATH
Students may select an optional concentration in actuarial mathematics (ACTM), applied mathematics (AMT), mathematics education (MTHE) or mathematical statistics (MTHS). Students who do not select a concentration study traditional mathematics.
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees including the Mason Core . In addition, students majoring in mathematics must satisfy the requirements listed below. These courses satisfy the university-wide requirement in quantitative reasoning and natural sciences. A maximum of 6 credits of grades below 2.00 in course work designated MATH may be applied toward the major.
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program in mathematics or curriculum and instruction (SECM concentration) . See each listing for specific requirements.
This program of study is offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science . |
Degree Requirements
Students should carefully read the General Comments section at the end of this program description before registering for courses. Mathematics Core (23 credits)
Science (8 credits)
All students in the major choose a one-year sequence of a laboratory science from the following: Computational Skills (4 or 7 credits)
Additional Coursework for Traditional Mathematics (24 credits)
Departmental Non-mathematical Requirements
- Students selecting traditional mathematics or those undertaking either the applied mathematics concentration, mathematics education, or the mathematical statistics concentration must select a second year of science from one of the following three options: a second sequence from the choices under “Science (8 credits)” above; 6 credits from more advanced courses in chemistry, geology, or physics (but only courses acceptable for credit toward a natural science major); or the 4-credit option PHYS 262 , PHYS 263 .
- Students with an actuarial concentration must have 3 credits of ACCT 203 and 6 credits of economics, including ECON 103 (3 credits) and either ECON 306 or ECON 310 , or FNAN 321 . (The Economics Department has agreed to waive ECON 104 as a prerequisite for ECON 306 for mathematics majors.) Students in this concentration must also take STAT 362 .
- The department recommends proficiency in French, German, or Russian.
Concentrations
Students may select an optional concentration in actuarial mathematics (ACTM), applied mathematics (AMT), mathematics education (MTHE) or mathematical statistics (MTHS). Students selecting a concentration take the courses listed below instead of the 24 credits of additional mathematics taken by students without a concentration. The concentration requirements comprise 24 credits for the ACTM and AMT concentrations, 27 credits for the MTHS concentration, and 39 credits for the MTHE concentration. ▲ Concentration in Actuarial Mathematics (ACTM)
▲ Concentration in Applied Mathematics (AMT)
Concentration in Mathematical Statistics (MTHS)
▲ Concentration in Mathematics Education (MTHE)
Note: EDCI 490 and EDUC 372 also satisfy the Mason Core requirements for synthesis and social science, respectively. For non-math majors:
- MATH 108 , 110 , and 111 are designed for students in the social and behavioral sciences.
- Liberal arts majors are advised to take MATH 106 , 110 , or 111 .
- Students in the natural sciences who plan to do graduate work are advised to add courses from MATH 313 , 314 , 351 , 352 , 441 , 442 , 446 , and 447 .
For both math majors and non-math majors:
- MATH 104 , 105 , 108 , 110 , 111 , 112 , 113 , 125 have a qualifying score on the Math Placement Test as a prerequisite. The Math Placement Test is given frequently; for the schedule, inquire at the department office or check the Math Department web site.
- The sequence MATH 123 and MATH 124 is an option for students who need MATH 113 but believe they are not prepared for that course. In these two 3-credit courses, students will learn fundamental algebra and calculus so that upon completion of the sequence, students will be prepared for MATH 114 .
- Students who do not achieve the necessary test score needed to take a math course may go to the Math Learning Center (see below), or they may study and retake the test on their own. A student who does not complete the relevant program in the Learning Center or does not achieve the necessary score on the placement test, will not be able to enroll in the class. Depending on their test scores, students who do not place into MATH 113 will be advised to take MATH 104 or MATH 105 or visit the Math Learning Center to prepare for MATH 105 .
- MATH 104 and MATH 105 do not fulfill the university quantitative reasoning requirement.
- Students may not receive credit for both MATH 214 and MATH 216 ; both MATH 213 and MATH 215 ; both MATH 351 and STAT 344 ; and both MATH 352 and STAT 354 .
- After receiving a grade of C or better in one of the courses listed below on the left, students may not receive credit for the corresponding course on the right:
Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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