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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Mathematics, BS


Banner Code:  SC-BS-MATH

College: College of Science  
Department: Mathematical Sciences  

This program of study is offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences  in the College of Science .

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.

A maximum of 6 credits of grades below 2.00 in coursework designated MATH may be applied toward the major.

MATH 290  meets the writing intensive requirement for this major.

The department recommends proficiency in French, German, or Russian.

Note: Students intending to enter graduate school in mathematics are strongly advised to take MATH 315  and MATH 321 .

This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the Mathematics, BS/Mathematics, Accelerated MS  or the Mathematics, BA or BS/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd, (Secondary Education Mathematics Concentration) ; see each listing for specific requirements.

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:

MATH 113  or MATH 123   MATH 105  or MATH 108  
MATH 351  or STAT 344   MATH 110  
MATH 441   MATH 111  
MATH 125   MATH 112  

Students should carefully read the Information on Undergraduate Mathematics Courses  section of this catalog before registering for courses.

Degree Requirements


Science (8 credits)


All students in the major choose a one-year sequence of a laboratory science from the following Mason Core: Natural Science  courses:

Computational Skills (4 credits)


All students in the major take:

BS without Concentration (28-32 credits)


In addition to the mathematics core, science, and computational skills requirements listed above, students who are not choosing a concentration must complete the following coursework:

Traditional Mathematics


Additional Science


Select additional science credits from one of the following three options:

 

 

 

Without Concentration Total: 28-32 credits


BS with Concentration (28-47 credits)


In addition to the mathematics core, science, and computational skills requirements listed above, students may select an optional concentration in Actuarial Mathematics (ACTM), Applied Mathematics (AMT), Mathematics Education (MTHE) or Mathematical Statistics (MTHS).

▲ Concentration in Actuarial Mathematics (ACTM)


The following coursework is required for this concentration:

ACTM Courses (continued)

Select two courses from the following:

ACTM Concentration Total: 36 credits

▲ Concentration in Applied Mathematics (AMT)


The following coursework is required for this concentration:

Additional Science Courses

Select additional science credits from one of the following options:

 

 

 

AMT Concentration Total: 28-32 credits

▲Concentration in Mathematical Statistics (MTHS)


The following coursework is required for this concentration:

MTHS Courses (continued)

Select two courses from the following:

Additional Science Courses

Select additional science credits from one of the following options:

 

 

MTHS Concentration Total: 31-35 credits

▲ Concentration in Mathematics Education (MTHE)


The following coursework is required for this concentration. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for all licensure coursework.

Additional Science Courses

Select additional science credits from one of the following options:

 

MTHE Concentration Total: 43-47 credits

Mason Core and Elective Credits (38-57 credits)


In order to meet a minimum of 120 credits, this degree requires additional credits (specific credit counts by concentration are shown below), which may be applied towards any remaining Mason Core  requirements (outlined below), Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees , and elective courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their advisors to ensure that they fulfill all requirements.

  • Without concentration: 53-57 credits
  • ACTM concentration: 49 credits
  • AMT concentration: 53-57 credits
  • MTHS concentration: 50-54 credits
  • MTHE concentration: 38-42 credits

Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits