Mathematics Major

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS or BA)

» Program Prerequisite: Not required for Mathematics and Applied Mathematics majors. Mathematics Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department).
 
» Minor: Required for the departmental major.
 
» Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), in addition to an overall 2.0 GPA and a 2.0 GPA in mathematics classes numbered 1210 or above. Mathematics Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program.
 
» Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation -- 31-46 of these are required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) -- at least nine credit hours of upper division Mathematics must be completed at Weber State University.

Advisement

All Mathematics majors should see the Mathematics Department to be assigned an advisor. They should meet with their advisors at least once a year to help plan their programs and check on their progress. Call 801-626-6095 for more information or to schedule an appointment.    (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study with your advisor. There are no special admission or application requirements for the Regular or Applied mathematics emphases. Mathematics Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department).

General Education

Refer to General Requirements for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. PHYS PS/SI2210 will fulfill requirements for both the major and general education. PSY SS1010 (3) in the Social Sciences area is recommended for the Mathematics Teaching Emphasis.

Course Requirements for Mathematics BS or BA Degree

Mathematics Courses Required (30 credit hours)

Mathematics Electives (at least 12 credit hours)

Complete any upper division Mathematics courses (not including any required courses) so that required mathematics courses and mathematics electives total at least 42 credit hours.

Support Courses Required (10 credit hours)

Graduate School Preparation

It is highly recommended that students planning on graduate work in Mathematics take Linear Algebra (MATH 3350) and Topology (MATH 4320) in addition to the above. See the Mathematics Department for counseling.

Course Requirements for Applied Mathematics BS or BA Degree

The Applied Mathematics Program provides an opportunity for WSU students to apply mathematics to different fields. The program requires 19 credit hours of core lower division mathematics courses, a minimum of 12 credit hours of upper division applied mathematics courses and additional upper division courses in specified fields, including mathematics, so the total upper division credit hours reaches at least 40. To design a specific program different from the tracks below, students must get approval from a Mathematics Department advisor.

Lower Division Mathematics Courses Required for All Tracks (19 credit hours)

1. Regular Track
A traditional diversified program in applied mathematics.

Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (12 credit hours)

Mathematics Electives (at least 12 credit hours)

Complete at least an additional 12 credit hours of upper division Mathematics courses.

Support Courses Required (6-10 credit hours)

Complete 2 calculus based courses outside the Mathematics Department, for example PHYS PS/SI2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (5), ECON 3030 Managerial Economics (3), CHEM 3400 Molecular Symmetry and Applied Math for Physical Chemistry (3), etc.

Graduate School Preparation

It is recommended that students planning on graduate work in Applied Mathematics take MATH 4210/4220 Introductory Real Analysis and all Mathematics courses in the future area of graduate study. See the Mathematics Department for counseling.

2. Computing Track

Additional Required Lower Division Courses (16 credit hours)

Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (15 credit hours)

Electives (at least 25 credit hours)

Complete at least an additional 25 credit hours of upper division courses in Computer Science or Mathematics. At least 6 of these credit hours must be in Computer Science.
3. Physical Mathematics Track

Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (18 credit hours)

Complete 6 of the following courses

Electives (at least 22 credit hours)

Complete at least an additional 22 credit hours of upper division courses in Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics, or Physics. At least 6 of these credit hours must be outside Mathematics.
4. Engineering Mathematics Track

Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (18 credit hours)

Complete 6 of the following courses

Electives (at least 22 credit hours)

Complete at least an additional 22 credit hours of upper division Mathematics or upper division courses from the Engineering Technology programs. At least 6 of these credit hours must be outside of Mathematics.
5. Actuarial/Financial Mathematics Track

Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (15 credit hours)

and three of the following courses

Electives (at least 25 credit hours)

Complete at least an additional 25 credit hours of upper division Mathematics courses or courses from the list below offered by the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics:
6. Natural/Life Sciences Track

Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (12 credit hours)

Electives (at least 28 credit hours)

Complete at least an additional 28 credit hours of upper division courses in Botany, Mathematics, Microbiology or Zoology. At least 6 of these credit hours must be outside of Mathematics.

Course Requirements for Mathematics Teaching BS or BA Degree

Mathematics Courses Required (48 credit hours)

Support Courses Required (5-10 credit hours)

Complete either
or
A minor is required. A student must also complete requirements for a secondary education licensure as determined by the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education.

 

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