Mathematics, B.S.

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The B.S. degree program in mathematics prepares a student for positions in business, industry, and government; a career in the teaching of mathematics at the secondary level; or further study in mathematics or statistics leading to graduate degrees. Six concentrations are offered within the B.S. degree in mathematics. The concentration in actuarial science prepares a student to work as an actuary. The concentration in computer information systems prepares students for work in the field of management information systems. The concentration in computer science provides education in more scientific aspects of computing. The concentration in managerial sciences provides training in management modeling, problem solving, and computer-assisted decision support/expert systems technologies. The concentration in statistics prepares students for work as applied statisticians. The concentration in applied mathematics provides background in core areas of applied mathematics, computational mathematics, and statistics. Finally, in addition to the undergraduate concentrations, the department offers dual degrees that give students a seamless path from a B.S. in mathematics to business graduate degrees in actuarial science, information systems, and mathematical risk management.

Majors are asked to consider carefully the career objectives they wish to pursue after graduation. A particular career objective may suggest a special choice for the minor or concentration that would prepare one for that career. It also might suggest that a co-op experience would be useful. Faculty who serve as academic mentors for majors can discuss choices and concentrations that are available to majors. In addition to immediate employment, there are opportunities for good students to pursue further study at the graduate level in mathematics, statistics, and other fields.

Program Academic Regulations

Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all mathematics courses in Area A, D, and F.

University Grade-Point Average and Grade Requirements

Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.0 in the Major and Additional Courses areas to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. (See 1460 GPA Requirement for additional information.)

Degree Requirements

Students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements (see College Degree Requirements ) and the University Degree Requirements (see 1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation ).

Core IMPACTS Areas

Students may select any of the course options listed in each Core IMPACTS area. However, specific recommendations for certain areas are listed below. These recommended courses are not required in the core, but are required for the major. If not taken in the core, then they must be taken in the Field of Study or Additional Courses area.

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills

Recommended course

MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3 Credit Hours or higher level MATH must be taken inthe Mathematics & Quantitative Skills Area. A section of MATH 1113 - Precalculus that is designated specifically for this major is recommended (see PAWS listing to identify appropriate sections).

Technology, Mathematics & Sciences

Recommended course

MATH 2211 - Calculus of One Variable I 4 Credit Hours (or a higher-level mathematics course)

Field of Study Area (18 Hours)

Students with MATH 2211 (4) in the Core IMPACTS Mathematics & Quantitative Skills Area and MATH 2212 (4) in the Technology, Mathematics & Sciences Area will have MATH 2215 (4), MATH 2420 (3), MATH 2641 (3), and two extra hours from the Mathematics & Quantitative Skills and Technology, Mathematics & Sciences areas in the required portion of the Field of Study Area, for subtotals of 12 hours of required courses and 6 hours of additional courses. Students with MATH 1113 (3) in the Mathematics & Quantitative Skills Area and MATH 2211 (4) in the Technology, Mathematics & Sciences will have MATH 2212 (4), MATH 2215 (4), MATH 2420 (3), MATH 2641 (3), and one extra hour from the Technology, Mathematics & Sciences in the required portion of the Field of Study Area, for subtotals of 15 hours of required courses and 3 hours of additional courses. Any credit hours exceeding 18 earned to complete the the Field of Study Area requirements will count toward elective hours.

CarryOver (1-2 Hours)

Students will carry one additional credit hour over to the Field of Study Area for each four hour mathematics course taken in the Core IMPACTS areas.

Required Courses (10-14 Hours)

(1-2 of the following should be taken in Area A and/or D)

MATH 2211 - Calculus of One Variable I 4 Credit Hours
MATH 2212 - Calculus of One Variable II 4 Credit Hours
MATH 2215 - Multivariate Calculus 4 Credit Hours
MATH 2420 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 2641 - Linear Algebra I 3 Credit Hours

Field Electives

Select additional elective courses from the following to complete 18 hours in the Field of Study Area:

ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit Hours
ACCT 2102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 2107 - Principles of Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
BIOL 2108 - Principles of Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit Hours
and
CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 2400 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
CIS 2010 - Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credit Hours
CSC 1301 - Principles of Computer Science I 4 Credit Hours
CSC 1302 - Principles of Computer Science II 4 Credit Hours
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 2652 - Differential Equations 4 Credit Hours
PHIL 1010 - Critical Thinking 2 Credit Hours
PHYS 2212K - Principles of Physics II 4 Credit Hours
and
PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics I 4 Credit Hours
RSCH 1203 - Research Strategies and Technology 1 Credit Hours
World language at the 1002, 2001, or 2002 level 3 Hours

Major Area (39 Hours)

CTW Requirement (3 Hours)

Complete the following course to fulfill the Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) requirement:

MATH 3000 - Bridge to Higher Mathematics-CTW 3 Credit Hours

Required Courses (21 Hours)

MATH 4435 - Linear Algebra II 3 Credit Hours
MATH 4441 - Modern Algebra I 3 Credit Hours
MATH 4442 - Modern Algebra II 3 Credit Hours
MATH 4661 - Analysis I 3 Credit Hours
MATH 4662 - Analysis II 3 Credit Hours
MATH 4751 - Mathematical Statistics I 3 Credit Hours
MATH 4991 - Senior Seminar-CTW 3 Credit Hours

Mathematics Electives (15 Hours)

Select 15 additional hours of 3000- or 4000-level mathematics courses, of which six hours at most may be at the 3000 level (excluding MATH 3020 , MATH 3030 , MATH 3050 , MATH 3070 , and MATH 3090 ).

Additional courses

Additional courses must be taken as electives to complete a minimum of 120 semester hours.

Concentration Areas

The following concentrations are options for Mathemathics BS majors:

Additional Courses Area

Complete additional courses to reach 120 hours in the degree program. Students earning a B.S. in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are not required to complete a minor.

Graduation with Distinction in the Major

This unit offers undergraduate students the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. Please contact the undergraduate director for the specific criteria for this honor.