Mathematics, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Mathematics Major In preparation for the Single Subject Teaching Credential With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

(Major Code: 17011) (Academic Plan Code: 776303BALS)

All candidates for a teaching credential must complete all requirements as outlined in this section of the catalog under Dual Language and English Learner Education or Teacher Education.

For students completing the single subject teaching credential program, no more than 48 units in mathematics and statistics courses can apply to the degree.

This major may be used by students preparing to be high school teachers as an undergraduate major for the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences.

A minor is not required with this major.

Impacted Program

These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC).

Complete with a grade of C (2.0) or better

MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 245 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4
MATH 254 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Units: 3
STAT 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices Units: 3

Preparation for the Major

(21 units) These courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better, and cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC).

MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 245 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4
MATH 254 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Units: 3
STAT 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices Units: 3

CS 150 - Introductory Computer Programming Units: 3
and
CS 150L - Introductory Computer Programming Laboratory Units: 1
PHYS 195 - Principles of Physics Units: 3
PHYS 195L - Principles of Physics Laboratory Units: 1
PHYS 196 - Principles of Physics Units: 3
PHYS 196L - Principles of Physics Laboratory Units: 1
PHYS 197 - Principles of Physics Units: 3
PHYS 197L - Principles of Physics Laboratory Units: 1

Language Requirement

Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one language other than English as part of the preparation for the major. Refer to the section of this bulletin on “Graduation Requirements .”

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Complete one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

A minimum of 26 upper division units in mathematics to include:

MATH 302 - Transition to Higher Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 303 - History of Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 320 - Abstract Algebra Units: 3
MATH 330 - Advanced Calculus I Units: 3
MATH 341 - Mathematics Software Workshop Units: 1
MATH 414 - Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction Units: 3
STAT 550 - Applied Probability Units: 3
MATH 508 - Dynamical Systems and Modeling Units: 3
or
MATH 510 - Introduction to the Foundations of Geometry Units: 3
or
An Upper Division Course in Geometry
TE 362 - Fieldwork in Community Settings Units: 1-4 (1 unit)

Three Units of Electives in Mathematics

(approved by the adviser for the major)

Excluding:

Master Plan

A master plan of the courses taken to fulfill the major must be approved by the adviser and filed with the major department.