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Program checklist · B.S.

Mathematics, B.S.

Fitchburg State University · Fitchburg, MA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
27.0601
Credits (computed from items)
21
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
165820
CourseShelf checklist
CK_165820_643a6fbf
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Mathematics Faculty

0 items

    Mathematics Program

    14 items
    1. Present information in a clear, precise and organized manner both verbally and in writing.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Use and compare analytical, visual, and numerical perspectives in exploring mathematics.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Recognize and make mathematically rigorous arguments.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Approach mathematical problems with curiosity and creativity and persist in the face of difficulties.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Work creatively and self-sufficiently with mathematics.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Understand and apply motivating examples that illustrate the ideas they are studying.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Apply mathematical ideas to problems in those areas of study.
      Not resolved to a course
    8. See mathematical theory as useful and enlightening in both pure and applied contexts.
      Not resolved to a course
    9. Recognize and integrate connections between mathematical courses and theory.
      Not resolved to a course
    10. Use technology effectively, both as a tool for solving problems and exploring mathematical ideas.
      Not resolved to a course
    11. Use technology with increasing sophistication throughout a major curriculum.
      Not resolved to a course
    12. Be able to explore mathematical ideas and problems beyond the classroom.
      Not resolved to a course
    13. Explore increasingly more difficult and open-ended questions.
      Not resolved to a course
    14. Speak and write about mathematics with increasing depth and sophistication.
      Not resolved to a course

    Required General Education Courses

    1 item
    1. As published: “Computer Science I 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Mathematics Core Requirements

    9 items
    1. As published: “Freshman Seminar in Mathematics 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    2. As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s) *”
      4
    3. As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
      4
    4. As published: “Introduction to Mathematical Thought 3 Credit(s) *”
      3
    5. As published: “Symbolic Computational Mathematics 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. As published: “Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. As published: “Multivariate Calculus 4 Credit(s)”
      4
    8. As published: “Principles of Data Analysis 3 Credit(s) OR”
      3
    9. As published: “Introduction to Statistical Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Additional Required Course

    2 items
    1. As published: “Geometry 3 Credit(s) OR”
      3
    2. As published: “History of Mathematics 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Advanced Mathematics Courses

    3 items
    1. Courses in more than one group can be counted only once
      Not resolved to a course
    2. With the approval of the Mathematics Department, MATH 4903 or MATH 4950 may be used as an Advanced course
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Pre-practicum and practicum courses for teaching licensure are not advanced mathematics courses
      Not resolved to a course

    Theoretical Mathematics Courses

    8 items
    1. As published: “Advanced Multivariate Calculus 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. As published: “Abstract Algebra 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. As published: “Complex Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. As published: “Numerical Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. As published: “Real Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. As published: “Topology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. As published: “Geometry 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    8. As published: “Elementary Number Theory 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Applied Courses

    6 items
    1. As published: “Operations Research 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. As published: “Mathematical Modeling 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. As published: “Numerical Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. As published: “Methods of Applied Mathematics 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. As published: “Ordinary Differential Equations 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. As published: “Scientific Computation and Visualization 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Statistical Courses

    4 items
    1. As published: “Scientific Computation and Visualization 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. As published: “Advanced Statistics 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. As published: “Probability and Statistics I 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. As published: “Probability and Statistics II 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Additional Mathematics Elective Requirements

    4 items
    1. As published: “OR MATH 4300”
      3
    2. Must take three additional courses in one group
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    3. Must take one additional course in each of the other two groups
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    4. Must take two additional Advanced courses
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Capstone Requirement

    3 items
    1. As published: “Capstone in Mathematics 3 Credit(s) *”
      3
    2. As published: “Internship 1-6 Credit(s) *”
      1-6
    3. *MAJs for IHIP, PL, and QR General Education Requirements
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. Fitchburg State University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=53&poid=12748. Captured page pages/0291.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.