Mathematics B.S./M.S.

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • Current admission into a baccalaureate degree program
  • At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Completion of 24 credits in the undergraduate major program requirements
  • Junior standing

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Minimum Requirements for Mathematics B.S./M.S.: 138 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.36-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
Calculus II
B.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.S. degree requirements.16
As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following:
Calculus III
College Physics I
and College Physics II
General Physics I
and General Physics II
Undergraduate Mathematics Program Requirements
Complete the following:
MATH F265Introduction to Mathematical Proofs3
MATH F314Linear Algebra3
MATH F401Introduction to Real Analysis3
MATH F405Abstract Algebra3
MATH F410Introduction to Complex Analysis3
MATH F490Senior Seminar 13
Upper-division mathematics electives 29
Upper-division mathematics or statistics electives 36
Electives
General Electives21
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
As part of the master's degree requirements, complete the following:
MATH F698Non-thesis Research/Project6
or MATH F699 Thesis
Complete a written comprehensive exam
Graduate Mathematics Program Requirements
Complete the following:
MATH F404Introduction to Topology3
MATH F631Algebra I4
MATH F641Real Analysis4
MATH F645Complex Analysis4
MATH F651Topology4
Graduate Mathematics Electives 46
MATH F692Seminar1
Total Credits138-142
1

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

2

Acceptable electives include any 3- or 4-credit mathematics course at the F300 level or above.

3

Acceptable elective courses include any mathematics or statistics course at the F300 level or above and CS F201. In some cases, courses with strong mathematical content from other disciplines may be used as electives. Such an elective must be approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. 

4

Acceptable elective courses include any mathematics course at the F600 level or above. In some cases, courses with strong mathematical content from other disciplines may be used as electives. Such an elective must be approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. 

Note: All mathematics majors must have an advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Note: At least 12 approved mathematics credits at the F300 level or above must be taken while in residence on the Fairbanks campus.

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Road Maps

Road Maps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the road map.

This road map should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Combined Mathematics B.S./M.S. - Odd Year Start

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
LS F101X Library Information and Research 1
MATH F252X Calculus II 4
GER (Art) 3
GER (Lab Science I) 3
GER (WRTG) 3
 Credits14
Spring
MATH F253X Calculus III 4
MATH F265 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs 3
GER (Social Science I) 3
GER (WRTG) 3
Elective 3
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
MATH F314 Linear Algebra 3
PHYS F211X General Physics I 4
Math Elective 3
GER (Humanities) 3
Elective 3
 Credits16
Spring
PHYS F212X General Physics II 4
Math Elective 3
Math Elective 3
GER (COM) 3
Elective 1
 Credits14
Third Year
Fall
MATH F401 Introduction to Real Analysis 3
Math Elective (F400 level) 3
GER (Social Science I) 3
ANT Course 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
MATH F405 Abstract Algebra 3
Math Elective 3
GER (Art/Social Science/Humanities) 3
Ethics Course 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Fall
Math Elective (F400 level) 3
Math Core (F600 level) 3
Math Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
MATH F490 Senior Seminar 3
Math Core (F600 level) 3
Math Elective 3
GER (Lab Science I) 4
Elective 3
 Credits16
Fifth Year
Fall
MATH F698 Non-thesis Research/Project 3
Math Core (F600 level) 3
Math Elective (F600 level) 3
 Credits9
Spring
MATH F692 Seminar 1
MATH F698 Non-thesis Research/Project 3
Math Core (F600 level) 3
Math Elective (F600 level) 3
 Credits10
 Total Credits140

Combined Mathematics B.S./M.S. - Even Year Start

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
LS F101X Library Information and Research 1
MATH F252X Calculus II 4
GER (Art) 3
GER (Lab Science I) 3
GER (WRTG) 3
 Credits14
Spring
MATH F253X Calculus III 4
MATH F265 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs 3
GER (Social Science I) 3
GER (WRTG) 3
Elective 3
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
MATH F314 Linear Algebra 3
PHYS F211X General Physics I 4
Math Elective 3
GER (Humanities) 3
Elective 3
 Credits16
Spring
PHYS F212X General Physics II 4
Math Elective 3
Math Elective 3
GER (COM) 3
Elective 1
 Credits14
Third Year
Fall
MATH F401 Introduction to Real Analysis 3
Math Elective (F400 level) 3
GER (Lab Science II) 4
GER (Social Science I) 3
ANT Course 3
 Credits16
Spring
MATH F405 Abstract Algebra 3
Math Elective 3
GER (Art/Social Science/Humanities) 3
Ethics Course 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Fall
Math Elective (F400 level) 3
Math Core (F600 level) 3
Math Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
MATH F490 Senior Seminar 3
Math Core (F600 level) 3
Math Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
Fifth Year
Fall
MATH F698 Non-thesis Research/Project 3
Math Core (F600 level) 3
Math Elective (F600 level) 3
 Credits9
Spring
MATH F692 Seminar 1
MATH F698 Non-thesis Research/Project 3
Math Core (F600 level) 3
Math Elective (F600 level) 3
 Credits10
 Total Credits140