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2023/2024 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics, Emphasis in Science, B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences

(Major Code: 17031) (SIMS Code: 776348)

Emphasis in Science

The purpose of this emphasis is to allow students with a strong interest in the mathematical aspects of a particular science to apply courses in that science to their major. This will provide a good background for employment or graduate work in applied mathematics or in that science.

A minor is not required with this major.

Impacted Program

These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC). The cumulative GPA in MATH 245 , MATH 252 , and MATH 254  must be a C+ (2.3) or better.

Complete with a grade of C (2.0) or better:

Preparation for the Major

(28 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). The cumulative GPA in MATH 245 , MATH 252 , and MATH 254  must be a C+ (2.3) or better.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Completing 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 36 upper division units to include

At Least Six Units Selected from

12 Units from a Science

12 units from a science to which mathematics may be applied (these should be from a single science and must be approved by the B.S. adviser)

Six Units of Electives in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics

Students planning to take MATH 499  as an elective course must obtain approval from the program adviser.

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.