The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree: 120 units

See “Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree” in The University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

The department has prepared a suggested Four Year Advising Plan to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. Please request a plan from your major adviser or view it and other current advising information on the CSU, Chico Web.

General Education Requirements: 48 units

See “General Education Requirements” in The University Catalog and The Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Requirements and course offerings. The course requirements marked below with an asterisk (*) may also be applied toward General Education.

Cultural Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units

See “Cultural Diversity” in The University Catalog. Most courses used to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.

American Institutions Requirement: 6 units

See the “American Institutions Requirement” under “Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.” This requirement is normally fulfilled by completing HIST 050 and POLS 055. Courses used to satisfy this requirement do not apply to General Education.

Literacy Requirement:

See “Mathematics and Writing Requirements” in The University Catalog. Writing proficiency in the major is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of a course in your major which has been designated as the Writing Proficiency (WP) course for the semester in which you take the course. Students who earn below a C- are required to repeat the course and earn a C- or better to receive WP credit. See The Class Schedule for the designated WP courses for each semester. You must pass ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a C- or better before you may register for a WP course.

Course Requirements for the Major: 48-49 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses, dependent upon a selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the degree core program requirements.

DEGREE CORE PROGRAM: 24 units

6 courses required:

MATH 007A Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4.0 FS *

Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement; both MATH 004 and MATH 006 (or high school equivalent); a score that meets department guidelines on a department administered calculus readiness exam.

MATH 007B Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4.0 FS

Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement, MATH 007A with a grade of C- or higher.

MATH 007C Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4.0 FS

Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement, MATH 007B with a grade of C- or higher.

MATH 100 Methods of Proof 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MATH 007B.

MATH 135 Elementary Linear Algebra 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MATH 007B.

MATH 228A Advanced Calculus 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, MATH 007C, MATH 100, upper-division standing.

The MATH 007A, MATH 007B, MATH 007C sequence should be started as early as possible, provided the student has the necessary background. MATH 004 and MATH 006 (or their equivalents) are required pre-calculus courses for MATH 007A.

Some upper-division courses require only MATH 007A or MATH 007B as a prerequisite. Refer to catalog course listings when choosing courses.

Computer Literacy Requirement: Either a score of 4 or higher on the Educational Testing Service CSI 1 Examination, or a passing grade in one of the following classes or its transfer equivalent.

1 course selected from:

CSCI 015A Programming and Algorithms I 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: At least one year of high school algebra and strong computer skills or CSCI 014.

CSCI 054 Intro to Applications Prog 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: CSCI 015A.

CSCI 065 Using the UNIX Operating System 3.0 FS

MATH 065 Introduction to Mathematica 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007B.

MATH 095 Introduction to SAS 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MATH 005. faculty permission.

Major Option Course Requirements: 24-25 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required dependent upon the option chosen. Students must select one of the following options for completion of the major course requirements.

THE GENERAL OPTION IN MATHEMATICS: 25 units

2 courses required:

MATH 007D Elem Diff Equation/Vector Calc 4.0 FS

Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement, MATH 007C with a grade of C- or better.

MATH 105A Intro to Probability/Statistics 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007B.

1 course selected from:

MATH 201 College Geometry 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100.

MATH 214B Projective Geometry 3.0 Inq

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100.

MATH 214C Convexity 3.0 Inq

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100.

MATH 214D Differential Geometry 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100.

MATH 214E Transformational Geometry 3.0 Inq

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100.

MATH 270 Topology 3.0 S2

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100.

1 course selected from:

MATH 235 Linear Algebra 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100, MATH 135.

MATH 237 Modern Algebra 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100.

1 course selected from:

MATH 228B Advanced Calculus 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MATH 228A.

MATH 230 Intro to Complex Variables 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007C.

9 units selected from:

Any upper-division Mathematics (MATH) courses except MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 112, MATH 113, MATH 114A, MATH 114B, MATH 114C, MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 153, MATH 154, MATH 155, MATH 215, MATH 315, and MATH 397C.

THE OPTION IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS: 25 units

6 courses required:

MATH 007D Elem Diff Equation/Vector Calc 4.0 FS

Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement, MATH 007C with a grade of C- or better.

MATH 105A Intro to Probability/Statistics 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007B.

MATH 109 Ordinary Differential Equations 3.0 F1

Prerequisites: MATH 007D.

MATH 110 Boundary Value/Partial Diff Eqs 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MATH 007D.

MATH 230 Intro to Complex Variables 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007C.

MATH 241B Numerical Analysis 3.0 S1

Prerequisites: MATH 007D (may be taken concurrently), MATH 135, completion of the computer literacy requirement. MATH 241A is not a prerequisite for MATH 241B.

1 course selected from:

MATH 260A Intro Chaotic Dynamical Systems 3.0 S2

Prerequisites: MATH 007D, MATH 109 and MATH 135 are recommended.

MATH 260D Calculus of Variations 3.0 F1

Prerequisites: MATH 007D, MATH 110 is recommended.

MATH 280 Mathematical Modeling 3.0 S1

Prerequisites: MATH 007D, MATH 135.

1 course selected from:

MATH 105B Intro to Probability/Statistics 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MATH 105A.

MATH 228B Advanced Calculus 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MATH 228A.

MATH 235 Linear Algebra 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100, MATH 135.

MATH 241A Numerical Analysis 3.0 S2

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 135, completion of the computer literacy requirement.

MATH 260A Intro Chaotic Dynamical Systems 3.0 S2

Prerequisites: MATH 007D, MATH 109 and MATH 135 are recommended.

MATH 260D Calculus of Variations 3.0 F1

Prerequisites: MATH 007D, MATH 110 is recommended.

MATH 280 Mathematical Modeling 3.0 S1

Prerequisites: MATH 007D, MATH 135.

THE OPTION IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: 24-25 units

The following program, together with the degree core program, fulfills all requirements for the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program in Mathematics.

7 courses required:

MATH 102 History of Mathematics 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MATH 007C; at least one upper-division mathematics course. MATH 100 is recommended.

MATH 103 Conceptual Statistics 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MATH 007A or MATH 009 (may be taken concurrently).

MATH 114A Math Topics for the Credential 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007B.

MATH 201 College Geometry 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100.

MATH 237 Modern Algebra 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100.

MATH 250 Intro to Theory of Numbers 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007B, MATH 100.

MATH 266 Combinatorial Math/Graph Theory 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007B, MATH 100.

1 course selected from:

MATH 007D Elem Diff Equation/Vector Calc 4.0 FS

Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement, MATH 007C with a grade of C- or better.

Or any upper-division Mathematics (MATH) courses except MATH 112, MATH 113, MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 153, MATH 154, MATH 155, MATH 215, and MATH 315.

Additional requirements:

A portfolio of upper-division mathematics work is required and will be evaluated by a department committee as part of an exit interview.
A 15-hour mathematics field experience is required.
A presentation on mathematics is required. This requirement can be met by successful completion of MATH 114B or by making a presentation to the Math Club.
All course work choices, work on the portfolio, and the choice of field experience should be made after consulting an adviser.

THE OPTION IN STATISTICS: 24 units

7 courses required:

MATH 103 Conceptual Statistics 3.0 FS

Prerequisites: MATH 007A or MATH 009 (may be taken concurrently).

MATH 105A Intro to Probability/Statistics 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007B.

MATH 105B Intro to Probability/Statistics 3.0 SP

Prerequisites: MATH 105A.

MATH 205 Mathematical Statistics 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100, MATH 105B.

MATH 216 Experimental Design 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 005 or MATH 105A or MATH 215.

MATH 235 Linear Algebra 3.0 FA

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 100, MATH 135.

MATH 255 Applied Probability 3.0 S1

Prerequisites: MATH 007C, MATH 105A.

1 course selected from:

MATH 225A Experimental Design II 3.0 S2

Prerequisites: MATH 216.

MATH 225B Multiple Regression 3.0 S2

Prerequisites: MATH 105A (or MATH 005 with faculty permission), MATH 135, MATH 095 (may be taken concurrently).

MATH 225C Sampling Methods 3.0 S2

Prerequisites: One course chosen from MATH 005, MATH 103, MATH 105A,
or MATH 215.

Electives Requirement:

To complete the total units required for the bachelor’s degree, select additional elective courses from the total university offerings. You should consult with an adviser regarding the selection of courses which will provide breadth to your university experience and apply to a supportive second major or minor.

Grading Requirement:

All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be taken for a letter grade, except those courses specified by the department as Credit/No Credit grading only.

Advising Requirement:

Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program.
Consult your undergraduate adviser for specific information.

A student may complete more than one option in the major. Only courses specifically required by both options may be double counted.

Honors in the Major

Honors in the Major is a program of independent work in your major.
It involves 6 units of honors course work completed over two semesters.

Your Honors work will be recognized at your graduation, on your permanent transcripts, and on your diploma. It is often accompanied by letters of commendation from your mentor in the department or the department chair. Most importantly, however, the Honors in the Major program allows you to work closely with a faculty mentor in your area of interest on an original performance or research project. This year-long collaboration allows you to work in your field at a professional level and culminates in a public presentation of your work. Students sometimes take their projects beyond the university for submission in professional journals, presentation at conferences, or competition in shows; such experience is valuable for graduate school and later professional life.

Some common features of Honors in the Major program are

1. You must take 6 units of Honors in the Major course work. At least 3 of these 6 units are independent study (299H) as specified by your department. You must complete each class with a minimum grade of B.
2. You must have completed 9 units of upper-division course work or 21 overall units in your major before you can be admitted to Honors in the Major. Check the requirements carefully, as there may be specific courses that must be included in these units.
3. Your cumulative GPA should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5 percent of majors in your department.
4. Your GPA in your major should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5 percent of majors in your department.
5. Most students apply for or are invited to participate in Honors in the Major during the second semester of their junior year. Then they complete the 6 units of course work over the two semesters of their senior year.
6. Your honors work culminates with a public presentation of your Honors project.

While Honors in the Major is part of the Honors Program, each department administers its own program. Please contact your major department or major adviser for further information.

Honors in Mathematics

Well-qualified Mathematics majors are encouraged to apply for Honors in Mathematics. The program is open to junior and senior Mathematics majors who have completed 9 upper-division units (or a total of 24 units) in mathematics, including MATH 228A with a grade of B or better, and have a grade point average among the top 5% of junior-senior mathematics majors. Please visit the department office in HOLT 181 for further information.