A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Mathematics (BA)
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 27.0101
- Total credits (published)
- 17-20
- Credits (computed from items)
- 147-191
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 190415
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_190415_6e022ece
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Admission to the Major
major core · 0 items
Linear Algebra 2
5 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- As published: “Linear Algebra (with a B- or better)”4
- As published: “Theoretical Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus I (with a B- or better)”5
- As published: “Linear Algebra for Engineers (with a B- or better)”4
- As published: “Linear Algebra for Data Science (with a B+ or better)”4
Multivariable Calculus
4 items
- Complete one of the following with a B- or better:Not resolved to a course4-5
- 4
- 5
- As published: “Multivariable Calculus for Engineers 3”4
Computer Programming
5 items
- Complete one of the following with a C- or better:Not resolved to a course3-5
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 5
Program Requirements
0 items
Algebra (2 Courses)
9 items
- Select two of the following:Not resolved to a course7-8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
Analysis (2 Courses)
13 items
- Select two of the following:Not resolved to a course6-8
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
Further High-Level Mathematical Courses (5 Courses)
0 items
Complete the requirements for one concentration from the options listed below.
concentration · 0 items
Concentration in Mathematics
concentration · 0 items
Upper-Level Mathematics (4 Courses)
1 item
- Four MATH courses numbered 3000 or above.Not resolved to a course12-16
Must include at least one topology/geometry course from the following:
5 items
- As published: “Manifolds and Differential Forms 1”4
- As published: “Matrix Groups 2”4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Courses Dealing with Mathematical Models (1 Course)
2 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- 4
Any course from another department that would satisfy a requirement for one of the concentrations. 3
concentration · 0 items
With advisor approval, any course from outside mathematics with serious mathematical content that deals with scientific matters. 4
5 items
- As published: “Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures 5”4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Applied Mathematics
concentration · 0 items
Upper-Level Mathematics (3 Courses)
1 item
- Three MATH courses numbered 3000 or above.Not resolved to a course9-12
Courses Dealing with Mathematical Models (1 Course)
2 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- 4
Any course from another department from Group B, C, or D below.
0 items
Any course from another department that would satisfy a requirement for one of the concentrations. 1
concentration · 0 items
With advisor approval, any course from outside mathematics with serious mathematical content that deals with scientific matters. 2
5 items
- As published: “Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures 3”4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Further High-Level Mathematical Courses (1 Course)
1 item
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
A fourth MATH course numbered 3000 or above.
0 items
A second course dealing with mathematical models, excluding CS 2110, PHYS 1116, PHYS 2208, PHYS 2213, and PHYS 2217.
0 items
Minimum Selection of Applied Mathematics Courses
0 items
Applied Mathematics Courses
0 items
Group A - Differential Equations
4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 4
Group B - Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics
8 items
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
Group C - Numerical and Computational Methods
5 items
- or: CS 4210 Numerical Analysis and Differential Equations4
- or: CS 4220 Numerical Analysis: Linear and Nonlinear Problems4
- 3
- 4
- 4
Group D - Probability and Statistics
9 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Computer Science
concentration · 0 items
Upper-Level Mathematics (1 Course)
1 item
- One MATH course numbered 3000 or above.Not resolved to a course3-4
Computer Science Courses with Significant Mathematical Content (3 Courses)
25 items
- Select three of the following: 1Not resolved to a course9-12
- CS 3220Not resolved to a course
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- CS 4810Not resolved to a course
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 3
Further High-Level Mathematical Courses (1 Course)
1 item
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
A second MATH course numbered 3000 or above.
0 items
A fourth CS course with significant mathematical content from the list above.
0 items
Concentration in Economics
concentration · 0 items
Upper-Level Mathematics (1 Course)
1 item
- One MATH course numbered 3000 or above.Not resolved to a course3-4
Economics Courses with Significant Mathematical Content (3 Courses)
15 items
- Select three of the following:Not resolved to a course9-12
- or: ECON 6190 Econometrics I4
- or: ECON 6200 Econometrics II4
- 3
- As published: “Networks II: Market Design (crosslisted)”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Microeconomic Theory I 1”4
- As published: “Microeconomic Theory II 1”4
- As published: “Macroeconomics I 1”4
- As published: “Macroeconomics II 1”4
Further High-Level Mathematical Courses (1 Course)
1 item
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
A second MATH course numbered 3000 or above.
0 items
A fourth ECON course from the list above.
0 items
One of the following Operations Research courses with significant mathematical content and dealing with material of interest in Economics:
9 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Mathematical Biology
concentration · 0 items
Upper-Level Mathematics (2 Courses)
1 item
- Two MATH courses numbered 3000 or above.Not resolved to a course6-8
Particularly appropriate are:
2 items
- 3
- 4
Biology Courses that Have Mathematical Content and Provide Background Necessary for Work at the Interface Between Biology and Mathematics (3 Courses)
12 items
- Select three of the following:Not resolved to a course9-12
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 3
Concentration in Mathematical Physics
concentration · 0 items
Upper-Level Mathematics (1 Course)
1 item
- One MATH course numbered 3000 or above.Not resolved to a course3-4
Physics Courses that Make Significant Use of Advanced Mathematics (3 Courses)
14 items
- Select three of the following:Not resolved to a course9-12
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 3
Further High-Level Mathematical Courses (1 Course)
1 item
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
A second MATH course numbered 3000 or above.
0 items
A fourth Physics course from the list above.
0 items
Concentration in Operations Research
concentration · 0 items
Upper-Level Mathematics (1 Course)
1 item
- One MATH course numbered 3000 or above.Not resolved to a course3-4
Courses in Operations Research in Which the Primary Focus Involves Mathematical Techniques (3 Courses)
16 items
- Select three of the following:Not resolved to a course10-12
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
Further High-Level Mathematical Courses (1 Course)
1 item
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
A second MATH course numbered 3000 or above.
0 items
A fourth ORIE course from the list above.
0 items
Concentration in Statistics
concentration · 0 items
Upper-Level Mathematics (3 Courses)
3 items
- As published: “Basic Probability (no substitutions)”4
- As published: “Theory of Statistics (no substitutions)”4
- One additional MATH course numbered 3000 or above. 1Not resolved to a course3-4
Courses in Other Departments with Significant Content in Statistics (2 Courses)
23 items
- Select two of the following:Not resolved to a course6-8
- 3
- 4
- 3
- As published: “Introduction to Machine Learning 2”4
- 4
- 3
- As published: “Econometrics 3”4
- 4
- As published: “Statistical Data Mining I 2”4
- 4
- As published: “Stochastic Processes for Decision-Making 1”4
- As published: “Data Mining and Machine Learning 2”4
- 3
- As published: “Linear Models with Matrices 3”4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
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