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
- 27.0101
- Total credits (published)
- 40
- Credits (computed from items)
- 344-365
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232186
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232186_f7f2f18c
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Mathematics Core
major core · 8 items
- As published: “Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core)”4
- 4
- As published: “Discrete Mathematics I (Mason Core)”3
- 3
- or: MATH 215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (Honors)3
- or: MATH 216 Theory of Differential Equations3
- As published: “Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (Mason Core) 1”3
- 3
Science
1 item
- Select a one-year sequence of a laboratory science from the following courses:Not resolved to a course8-9
Biology Sequence:
0 items
Select two from the following:
3 items
- As published: “Introductory Biology I-Survey of Biodiversity and Ecology (Mason Core) 1”4
- BIOL 103& BIOL 105Introductory Biology II-Survey of Cell and Molecular Biology (Mason Core)and Introductory Biology II Laboratory (Mason Core) 1Not resolved to a course
- BIOL 213& BIOL 215Cell Structure and Functionand Cell Structure and Function LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
Chemistry Sequence:
2 items
- CHEM 211& CHEM 213General Chemistry I (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 212& CHEM 214General Chemistry II (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory II (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Geology Sequence:
2 items
- GEOL 101& GEOL 103Physical Geology (Mason Core)and Physical Geology Lab (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- GEOL 102& GEOL 104Historical Geology (Mason Core)and Historical Geology Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Physics Sequence:
2 items
- PHYS 160& PHYS 161University Physics I (Mason Core)and University Physics I Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- PHYS 260& PHYS 261University Physics II (Mason Core)and University Physics II Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Computational Skills
1 item
- As published: “Introduction to Computer Programming (Mason Core)”or: CS 108& CS 109 Intro to Computer Programming, Part A (Mason Core)and Intro to Computer Programming, Part B4-6
Individualized Concentration (IND)
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
10 items
- 3
- Select two courses from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Electives
electives · 1 item
- Select 12 additional upper-level MATH-prefixed credits (not previously taken). 1Not resolved to a course12
Additional Science
1 item
- Select one option from the following:Not resolved to a course4-9
Option One
0 items
A second sequence from the choices under "Science" above
0 items
Option Two 2
0 items
Select 6 credits from more advanced courses in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics
0 items
Option Three
0 items
The 4-credit option of PHYS 262 and PHYS 263
0 items
Option Four
0 items
Select two courses from the following:
6 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Concentration in Mathematics for the Biological Sciences (MBIO)
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
4 items
- BIOL 213& BIOL 215Cell Structure and Functionand Cell Structure and Function LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- 3
- 3
- 3
Elective Courses
electives · 17 items
- Select four courses from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Select one course from the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- BIOL 308& BIOL 338Foundations of Ecology and Evolutionand Foundations of Ecology and Evolution Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- BIOL 311& BIOL 313General Geneticsand General Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- Select two courses from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- As published: “Foundations in Mathematical Biology (Mason Core)”3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Scientific Data and Databases (Mason Core)”3
- 3
Concentration in Pure Mathematics (PURM)
concentration · 0 items
Breadth Requirements
6 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Select one course from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
Depth Requirements
8 items
- Select two courses (not previously taken) from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Additional Mathematics
1 item
- Select 3 credits of upper level MATH-prefixed credits (not previously taken). 1Not resolved to a course3
Additional Science
1 item
- Select one option from the following:Not resolved to a course4-9
Option One
0 items
A second sequence from the choices under "Science" above
0 items
Option Two 2
0 items
Select 6 credits from more advanced courses in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics
0 items
Option Three
0 items
The 4-credit option of PHYS 262 and PHYS 263
0 items
Option Four
0 items
Select two courses from the following:
6 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Concentration in Actuarial Mathematics (ACTM)
concentration · 0 items
Actuarial Mathematics Courses
15 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Contemporary Microeconomic Principles (Mason Core)”3
- As published: “Intermediate Microeconomics 1”or: ECON 310 Money and Bankingor: FNAN 321 Financial Institutions3
- 3
- Select two courses from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Concentration in Applied Mathematics (AMT)
concentration · 0 items
Applied Mathematics Courses
10 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Select 3 credits of MATH courses numbered above 300 (not previously taken). 1Not resolved to a course3
- Select two courses from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
Additional Science Courses
1 item
- Select additional science credits from one of the following options:Not resolved to a course4-9
Option One
0 items
A second sequence from the choices under "Science" above
0 items
Option Two 2
0 items
Select 6 credits from more advanced courses in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics
0 items
Option Three
0 items
The 4-credit option of PHYS 262 and PHYS 263
0 items
Option Four
0 items
Select two courses from the following:
6 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Concentration in Data Science (DSCI)
concentration · 0 items
Data Science Courses
17 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Select two from the following:Not resolved to a course6-7
- 3
- MATH 462& MATH 463Mathematics of Machine Learning and Industrial Applications Iand Mathematics of Machine Learning and Industrial Applications IINot resolved to a course
- 3
- Select one course from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Select one course from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- As published: “Scientific Data and Databases (Mason Core)”3
- 3
Additional Science Courses
1 item
- Select additional science credits from one of the following options:Not resolved to a course3-4
Option One
0 items
Select one course from the following:
4 items
- BIOL 213& BIOL 215Cell Structure and Functionand Cell Structure and Function LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- CHEM 211& CHEM 213General Chemistry I (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- GEOL 101& GEOL 103Physical Geology (Mason Core)and Physical Geology Lab (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- PHYS 160& PHYS 161University Physics I (Mason Core)and University Physics I Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Option Two
0 items
Select 3 credits from more advanced courses in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics 1
0 items
Option Three
0 items
The 4-credit option of PHYS 262 and PHYS 263
0 items
Concentration in Mathematical Statistics (MTHS)
concentration · 0 items
Mathematical Statistics Courses
18 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Select one from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Select two from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Additional Science Courses
1 item
- Select additional science credits from one of the following options:Not resolved to a course3-4
Option One
0 items
Select one from the following:
4 items
- BIOL 213& BIOL 215Cell Structure and Functionand Cell Structure and Function LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- CHEM 211& CHEM 213General Chemistry I (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- GEOL 101& GEOL 103Physical Geology (Mason Core)and Physical Geology Lab (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- PHYS 160& PHYS 161University Physics I (Mason Core)and University Physics I Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Option Two 1
0 items
Select 3 credits from more advanced courses in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics
0 items
Option Three
0 items
Select the 4-credit option of PHYS 262 and PHYS 263
0 items
Option Four
0 items
Select one course from the following:
6 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Mason Core
major core · 0 items
Foundation Requirements
4 items
- Written Communication (lower-level)Not resolved to a course3
- Oral CommunicationNot resolved to a course3
- Quantitative ReasoningNot resolved to a course3
- Information Technology and ComputingNot resolved to a course3
Exploration Requirements
6 items
- ArtsNot resolved to a course3
- Global ContextsNot resolved to a course3
- Global HistoryNot resolved to a course3
- LiteratureNot resolved to a course3
- Natural ScienceNot resolved to a course7
- Social and Behavioral SciencesNot resolved to a course3
Just Societies (optional) 1
0 items
Integration Requirements
3 items
- Written Communication (upper-level)Not resolved to a course3
- Writing Intensive 2Not resolved to a course3
- Mason Apex 3Not resolved to a course3
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
5 items
- 3
- or: MATH 321 Abstract Algebra3
- As published: “Introductory Statistics I (Mason Core)”or: STAT 344 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists I3
- or: MATH 351 Probability3
- 3
Accelerated Pathway Requirements
5 items
- As published: “Applied Probability *”or: STAT 521 Applied Probability and Statistical Inference3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Credit may not be received for both STAT 544 and STAT 521.
0 items
BAM Pathway Admission Requirements
3 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
Advanced Standing Courses
6 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Advanced Standing Courses
0 items
Select from the following options:
0 items
Up to one 500-600 level specialized course from the following:
19 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Remaining credits are selected from the following:
7 items
- 3
- As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”3
- As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design3
Reserve Credit Courses
0 items
Select up to 6 credits of not previously completed courses from the following:
7 items
- 3
- As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”3
- As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design3
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