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 a corrected and expanded version of the copy found in the 1996-97 CSUSM General Catalog.
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Preparation
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.
Transfer Credits
A maximum of nineteen (19) lower-division units, including courses in mathematics and computer science, may be applied toward the major common core requirements. Of the nineteen (19) units, six (6) units must appropriately match the description in the catalog for CS 111 and 211. The remaining thirteen (13) units must appropriately match the descriptions for MATH 160,
MATH 162, and
MATH 260.
A maximum of seven (7) lower-division units may be transferred towards the non-mathematics supporting courses for the major in mathematics. These units must be completed in two approved courses, at least one of which must have a semester of an accompanying laboratory, in a single physical or life science field. Allowable sciences are: anthropology, biology, botany, chemistry, geography, geology, and physics. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor on fulfillment of this requirement. The Office of Curriculum Services should be consulted to ascertain the campus' articulation agreements with the local community colleges.
Special Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics majors may not use a mathematics course for the required three (3) units of General Education upper-division interdisciplinary work in 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 must have been completed at CSU San Marcos.
Units Total Required 128 General Education 48 Preparation for the Major 27 Major Requirements 30 General Electives 23
At least two approved courses in a single physical or life science are required, together with at least one semester of an accompanying laboratory for a total of seven (7) units. Allowable sciences are: anthropology, biology, botany, chemistry, geography, geology, and physics.
Lower-division (19 units) Units CS 111 Computer Science I 4 CS 211 Computer Science II 3 MATH 160 Calculus with Applications, I 5 MATH 162 Calculus with Applications, II 4 MATH 260 Calculus with Applications, III 4
Upper-division (30 units) UnitsMATH 350 Foundations for Theoretical Mathematics 3 MATH 360 Foundations of Analysis 3 MATH 374 Linear Algebra 3 MATH 470 Introduction to Abstract Algebra 3 MATH 490 Senior Seminar 3 Choose one of the following: 3 MATH 370 Discrete Mathematics MATH 372 Introduction to Number Theory Choose one of the following: 3 MATH 440 Mathematical Statistics MATH 462 Introduction to Probability Nine (9) elective units chosen from the following: 9 MATH 330 Introduction to the History of Mathematics MATH 356 Mathematical Models MATH 362 Differential Equations MATH 370 Discrete Mathematics MATH 372 Introduction to Number Theory MATH 410 Modern Geometry MATH 420 Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces MATH 421 Calculus on Manifolds MATH 440 Mathematical Statistics MATH 460 Introduction to Complex Analysis MATH 462 Introduction to Probability MATH 464 Numerical Analysis and Computing MATH 472 Introduction to Graph Theory MATH 474 Introduction to Combinatorics MATH 480 Introduction to Optimization, I MATH 482 Introduction to Optimization, II MATH 495 Internship in Mathematics MATH 498 Individual Study in Mathematics MATH 499 Independent Research in Mathematics MATH 520 Algebra MATH 522 Number Theory MATH 530 Measure Theory MATH 540 Concrete Mathematics MATH 542 Algorithmic Graph Theory MATH 550 Geometry MATH 555 General Topology MATH 561 Computational Linear Algebra MATH 562 Mathematical Programming, I MATH 564 Mathematical Programming, II MATH 570 Mathematical Modeling
Total Units 56
Note: At most three (3) units of MATH 498 and MATH 499 may be counted toward the nine (9) units of mathematics electives. A course may not satisfy both a specific requirement and an elective requirement.
Coordinating the B.S. and the Subject Matter Preparation Programs
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.
A suggested schedule of classes
Students are strongly urged to consult with your 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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Last modified 10/97