Mathematics B.S./M.S.
Minimum Requirements for Mathematics B.S./M.S.: 138 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 F265 | Introduction to Mathematical Proofs | 3 |
| MATH F314 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH F401 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH F405 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH F410 | Introduction to Complex Analysis | 3 |
| MATH F490 | Senior Seminar 1 | 3 |
| Upper-division mathematics electives 2 | 9 | |
| Upper-division mathematics or statistics electives 3 | 6 | |
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 17-21 | |
| 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 F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 6 |
| or MATH F699 | Thesis | |
| Complete a written comprehensive exam | ||
| Graduate Mathematics Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| MATH F404 | Introduction to Topology 4 | 3 |
| MATH F631 | Algebra I 4 | 4 |
| MATH F641 | Real Analysis 4 | 4 |
| MATH F645 | Complex Analysis | 4 |
| MATH F651 | Topology | 4 |
| Graduate Mathematics Electives 5 | 6 | |
| MATH F692 | Seminar 6 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 138 | |
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Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
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Acceptable electives include any 3- or 4-credit mathematics course at the F300 level or above.
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Acceptable elective courses include any mathematics or statistics course at the F300 level or above, CS F103 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.
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9 credits will count towards both the graduate and undergraduate requirements, including MATH F404, MATH F631, MATH F641.
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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.
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One or more credit(s) of MATH F692 during the anticipated final semester of enrollment for the degree. A graduate advisory committee may choose to waive the requirement if its purpose has been met by other experiences.
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 Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks.
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
Roadmaps
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F251X (*)23 | 4 | COM F121X, F131X, or F141X1 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | MATH F252X6 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | MATH F26520 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 |
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F253X16 | 4 | WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X1 | 3 |
| MATH F31420,25 | 3 | Program Elective25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 | Program Elective25 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:17 | 4 | General Elective | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:17 | 4 | ||
PHYS F211X (*) | |||
PHYS F212X (*) | |||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F40120,25 | 3 | MATH F40520,25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | MATH F41020,25 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| Program Elective25 | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F40420,25 | 3 | MATH F49020,21,25 | 3 |
| MATH F63120,25 | 4 | MATH F65120,25 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | Program Elective25 | 3 |
| Program Elective25 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | ||
| Comprehensive Exam | |||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F64120,25 | 4 | MATH F64520,25 | 4 |
| MATH F698 or F69918 | 3 | MATH F69220,25 | 1 |
| Program Elective | 3 | MATH F698 or F69918 | 3 |
| Complete and defend thesis or project. | |||
| 10 | 8 | ||
| Total Credits 139 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Attain mastery of core mathematical concepts at the baccalaureate-level comparable to those at other institutions
- Have opportunities to develop the necessary skills to achieve their career goals in mathematics
- Understand and write formal mathematical arguments; they will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using mathematics and to independently craft effective written explanations of mathematical material
- Attain a level of technical ability and knowledge to prepare for thesis work and to achieve their professional goals
- Master core mathematical concepts
- Demonstrate communication and presentation skills consistent with professional standards
- Obtain employment in their chosen field, continue on to further education, or otherwise meet personal objectives for completing the degree
