Mathematics majors are strongly urged to consult regularly with their advisors throughout their academic careers. You can jump from here to the Mathematics Advising Page to look up your advisor, or the pre-major advisor if you are interested in finding about majoring in Mathematics.
The information found below is from the 2000-2001 CSUSM General Catalog.
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High school students are encouraged to take four (4) years of English, four (4) years of mathematics including trigonometry, a year of biological science, and a year of physical science. Courses in calculus, physics, and computer programming are recommended. Experience in clear, concise, careful writing is valuable for success in all courses.
A maximum of thirteen (13) lower-division units in mathematics may be applied toward the lower-division calculus requirement for the mathematics major. These units must be for courses which appropriately match the description of this catalog for MATH 160, MATH 162, and MATH 260.
A maximum of seventeen (17) lower-division units may be transferred towards the non-mathematics supporting courses for the major in mathematics. Up to eight (8) of these units may be for courses which appropriately match the description of this catalog for CS 111 and PHYS 201. Up to nine (9) units may be for courses which approprately match the description of this catalog for other courses listed in the non-mathematics supporting course requirement. The Office of Admissions should be consulted to ascertain the campus' articulation agreements with the local community colleges.
Students may not use a mathematics course for the required three (3) units of General Education upper-division General Education area B (Mathematical or Natural Sciences).
Each course submitted toward the mathematical science major must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. No more than a total of three (3) units of either Individual Study (MATH 498) or Independent Research (MATH 499) may be applied. No more than three (3) units of Internship (MATH 495) may be applied. A minimum of fifteen (15) upper-division units in mathematics must be completed at CSU San Marcos.
Units Total Required 124 General Education 48 Preparation for the Major* 27-30 Major Requirements 34 General Electives 12-15 * Some courses which count towards the Preparation for the Major will also count towards the lower-division General Education requirement in Mathematics.
Lower-division Calculus (13 units) Units MATH 160 Calculus with Applications, I 5 MATH 162 Calculus with Applications, II 4 MATH 260 Calculus with Applications, III 4
Non-Mathematics Supporting Courses (7 units) CS 111 or Equivalent 3-4
and Choose two of the following courses:
BIOL 201 or 211 4 CHEM 150 5 PHYS 202 4 CS 211 or Equivalent 3-4
Upper-division (34 units) Units
MATH 350 Foundations for Theoretical Mathematics 3 MATH 360 Foundations of Analysis 3 MATH 372 or MATH 472 or MATH 474** 3 MATH 374 Linear Algebra 3 MATH 470 Introduction to Abstract Algebra 3 MATH 490 or MATH 491 or approved 500-level course 3 **MATH 522 or MATH 523 orMATH 540 can also be used to satisfy this requirement. Twelve elective units chosen from the following courses: 12 MATH 330 Introduction to the History of Mathematics MATH 362 Differential Equations MATH 372 Introduction to Number Theory*** All Mathematics courses numbered 410 through 599. *** If not used to satisfy a requirement above.
Students following the programs for both the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences and the Subject Matter Preparation Program in Mathematics should follow this link to see how best to coordinate these two courses of study.
Students are strongly urged to consult with their Mathematics advisor before registering for courses each semester. You can look up your advisor on the Mathematics Advising Page. Although you should not use this as a substitute for regular contact with your Mathematics advisor, you might find it useful to take a look at the sample schedule, which includes some useful information that will help you plan your course of study.
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