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Program checklist · BS

Mathematics, BS

Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY

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
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
30.4901
Catalog edition
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196097
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196097_556444a9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Degree Requirements

3 items
  1. Regular mathematics major
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Mathematics major with Advanced Track program
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Mathematics major with the Secondary Teacher Education option
    Not resolved to a course

Requirements for regular mathematics major

0 items

    1. Single-variable Calculus

    7 items
    1. One of the following sequences:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MAT 131
      As published: “Calculus I 4 credits”
      4
    3. MAT 132
      Calculus II 4 credits
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MAT 125 - Calculus A 3 credits (or MAT 130 /MAT 125 )
    4. MAT 126
      Calculus B 3 credits
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MAT 127
      Calculus C 3 credits
      Not resolved to a course
      or: AMS 151 - Applied Calculus I 3 credits
    6. AMS 161
      Applied Calculus II 3 credits
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Note: Some or all of this requirement may be fulfilled by an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Exam, by AP credit, or by comparable means. If students do not place into MAT 125 or MAT 131 on the basis of the math placement examination, MAT 123 (or MAT 119 /MAT 123) is a required course for the major.
      Not resolved to a course

    2. Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations

    7 items
    1. One course in multivariable calculus:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MAT 203
      Calculus III with Applications 4 credits
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MAT 307 - Multivariable Calculus with Linear Algebra 4 credits
      or: AMS 261 - Applied Calculus III 4 credits
    3. One course in introductory linear algebra:
      Not resolved to a course
    4. MAT 211
      Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 credits
      Not resolved to a course
      or: AMS 210 - Applied Linear Algebra 3 credits
    5. One course in differential equations:
      Not resolved to a course
    6. MAT 303
      Calculus IV with Applications 4 credits
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MAT 308 - Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4 credits
      or: AMS 361 - Applied Calculus IV: Differential Equations 4 credits
    7. Note: Students who take both MAT 307 and MAT 308 do not need to take a separate course in linear algebra, since this material is included in those courses.
      Not resolved to a course

    3. Preparation in the Language and Logic of Mathematics

    0 items

      4.Computer Literacy

      10 items
      1. MAT 331
        Computer-Assisted Mathematical Problem Solving 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PHY 277
        Computation for Physics and Astronomy 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      3. CSE 101
        As published: “Computer Science Principles 4 credits”
        3
      4. CSE 110
        Introduction to Computer Science 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CSE 114
        Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      6. ESG 111
        Programming for Engineers 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      7. LIN 120
        Language and Technology 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      8. LIN 335
        Computational Linguistics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      9. MAE 330
        Technology in Mathematics Education 3 credits (for students graduating with the Secondary Teacher Education option)
        Not resolved to a course
      10. Note: MAT 331 and MAE 330 may be used both here and in Requirement 8.
        Not resolved to a course

      5. Advanced Linear Algebra Course

      1 item
      1. MAT 310
        Linear Algebra 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
        or: MAT 315 - Advanced Linear Algebra 4 credits

      6. A Course in Abstract Algebra

      1 item
      1. MAT 312
        Applied Algebra 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
        or: MAT 313 - Abstract Algebra 3 credits

      7. Analysis

      4 items
      1. 1. MAT 319 - Foundations of Analysis 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
        or: MAT 320 - Introduction to Analysis 4 credits
      2. 2. MAT 342 - Applied Complex Analysis 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      3. 3. One more course in analysis, to chosen from MAT 322 , MAT 324 , MAT 341
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Note: Secondary Teaching students need only satisfy item 1 above (MAT 319 or MAT 320).
        Not resolved to a course

      8. Four Mathematics-related courses beyond those taken to satisfy Requirements 5, 6, 7

      25 items
      1. MAE 301
        Foundations of Secondary School Mathematics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MAT courses numbered 310 or above except MAT 475
        Not resolved to a course
      3. AMS courses numbered 301 or above except AMS 361 and AMS 475
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CSE courses numbered 301 or above except CSE 475
        Not resolved to a course
      5. AST 346
        Galaxies 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      6. AST 347
        Cosmology 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      7. CHE 301
        Physical Chemistry I 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      8. CHE 302
        Physical Chemistry II 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      9. CHE 351
        Quantum Chemistry 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      10. CHE 353
        Chemical Thermodynamics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      11. ECO 320
        Mathematical Statistics 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      12. ECO 321
        Econometrics 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      13. ECO 348
        Analysis for Managerial Decision Making 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      14. LIN 361
        Mathematical Methods in Linguistics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      15. PHY 301
        Electromagnetic Theory I 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      16. PHY 302
        Electromagnetic Theory II 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      17. PHY 303
        Mechanics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      18. PHY 306
        Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, and Statistical Mechanics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      19. PHY 308
        Quantum Physics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      20. PHY 405
        Advanced Quantum Physics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      21. PHY 408
        Relativity 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      22. PHI 330
        Topics in Advanced Symbolic Logic (II) 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      23. ESE 315
        Control System Design 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      24. ESE 319
        Electromagnetic Waves and Transmission Lines 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      25. ESE 337
        Digital Signal Processing: Theory 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course

      9. Writing Requirement

      0 items

        Notes

        8 items
        1. Under special circumstances a student may request the director of undergraduate studies to allow substitution of an equivalent individual program for some or all of these requirements.
          Not resolved to a course
        2. All courses used to fulfill the requirements for the major must be taken for a letter grade and must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Students whose scores on the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement Examination are documented earn credits as follows:
          Not resolved to a course
        4. 4 or 5 on BC examination: credit for MAT 131 , MAT 132 (8 credits);
          Not resolved to a course
        5. 4 or 5 on AB examination: credit for MAT 131 (4 credits);
          Not resolved to a course
        6. 3 on either examination: 3 credits applicable towards graduation but not the major.
          Not resolved to a course
        7. Students who learned some linear algebra or multivariate calculus before entering Stony Brook should see an advisor in the Undergraduate Mathematics Office. For a student who has had some linear algebra, it may be appropriate to skip MAT 211 and to enroll directly in MAT 310 .
          Not resolved to a course
        8. Six credits of graduate MAT courses may be used in place of undergraduate courses in Requirement 7.
          Not resolved to a course

        Advanced Track Program

        0 items

          Requirements

          0 items

            1. Single-variable Calculus

            4 items
            1. MAT 131
              As published: “Calculus I 4 credits AND”
              4
            2. MAT 132
              Calculus II 4 credits
              Not resolved to a course
              or: Level 9 on Math Placement exam
            3. AP Calculus BC credit (with score 4 or 5)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Note: This requirement must be satisfied before enrolling in Advanced Track program.
              Not resolved to a course

            2. Introductory Linear Algebra

            1 item
            1. MAT 211
              Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
              or: MAT 307 - Multivariable Calculus with Linear Algebra 4 credits

            3. Preparation in the Language and Logic of Mathematics

            1 item
            1. MAT 250
              Introduction to Advanced Mathematics 4 credits (recommended)
              Not resolved to a course
              or: MAT 200 - Logic, Language and Proof 3 credits

            4. Advanced Linear Algebra

            1 item
            1. MAT 315
              Advanced Linear Algebra 4 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            5. Analysis

            2 items
            1. MAT 313
              Abstract Algebra 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            2. MAT 314
              Abstract Algebra II 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            6. Abstract Algebra

            2 items
            1. MAT 313
              Abstract Algebra 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            2. MAT 314
              Abstract Algebra II 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            7. Complex Analysis

            1 item
            1. MAT 342
              Applied Complex Analysis 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            8. A Course in Differential Equations

            1 item
            1. MAT 308
              Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4 credits
              Not resolved to a course
              or: MAT 303 - Calculus IV with Applications 4 credits

            9. One Course in Computer Literacy

            0 items

              10. Four mathematics-related courses beyond those taken to satisfy Requirements 1 through 7

              0 items

                11. Writing Requirement

                0 items

                  Advanced Track Sequencing

                  0 items

                    Mathematics Honors Program

                    2 items
                    1. Completion of the set of seven courses with a grade point average of at least 3.50;
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. Approval for honors by the faculty member or members who supervise MAT 495 .
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Mathematics Secondary Teacher Education Program

                    0 items

                      Beginning Mathematics Courses

                      0 items

                        SBC Courses

                        3 items
                        1. Freshmen who matriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. Transfer students who matriculate in the Spring of 2020 or later
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. Students who rematriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Sample Course Sequence

                        0 items

                          Placement

                          0 items

                            Transfer Credit

                            0 items
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