2015-2016 University Catalog
Mathematics, BS
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Banner Code: SC-BS-MATH
This program of study is offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science .
Students may select an optional concentration in actuarial mathematics (ACTM), applied mathematics (AMT), mathematics education (MTHE) or mathematical statistics (MTHS). Students who do not select a concentration study traditional mathematics.
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees including the Mason Core . In addition, students majoring in mathematics must satisfy the requirements listed below. These courses satisfy the Mason Core requirements in ‘Quantitative Reasoning’ and ‘Natural Sciences’. A maximum of 6 credits of grades below 2.00 in coursework designated MATH may be applied toward the major.
MATH 290 meets the writing intensive requirement for this major.
The department recommends proficiency in French, German, or Russian.
Note: Students intending to enter graduate school in mathematics are strongly advised to take MATH 315 and MATH 321 .
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the Mathematics, BS/Mathematics, Accelerated MS or the Mathematics, BA or BS/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd, (Secondary Education Mathematics Concentration) ; see each listing for specific requirements.
Students should carefully read the Information on Undergraduate Mathematics Courses section of this catalog before registering for courses.
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