Mathematics B.A.

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Minimum Requirements for Mathematics B.A.: 120 credits

Concentrations: Mathematics, Math for Secondary Education, Statistics

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:
MATH F251X
Calculus I
B.A. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.A. degree requirements.37
As part of the BA requirements, complete a minor complex 1
Mathematics Program Requirements
Complete the following:
MATH F252XCalculus II4
MATH F253XCalculus III4
MATH F265Introduction to Mathematical Proofs3
MATH F314Linear Algebra3
Concentration
Complete one of the following:29-31
Mathematics
Math for Secondary Education
Statistics
Electives
General Electives0-4
Total Credits120-122

Note: All mathematics majors — including double 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. 

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Students choosing the Mathematics concentration or the Math for Secondary Education concentration may not minor in Mathematics, but they may minor in Statistics or Applied Statistics. Students choosing the Statistics concentration may not minor in Statistics or Applied Statistics or Mathematics.

Concentrations

Mathematics

Credits
Mathematics Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
MATH F401Introduction to Real Analysis3
MATH F405Abstract Algebra3
MATH F490Senior Seminar 23
Complete at least 15 credits of MATH electives at the 300-level or above.15
Complete at least 6 credits from the following:6
MATH or STAT electives at the 300-level or above
CS F103
Introduction to Computer Programming
or CS F201
 Computer Science I
Other electives as approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Total Credits30
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Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

Suggested Elective Packages for Mathematics Concentration

Pure Mathematics Suggested Electives

Credits
Complete the following:
MATH F305Geometry3
MATH F320Topics in Combinatorics3
or MATH F321 Number Theory
MATH F404Introduction to Topology3
MATH F410Introduction to Complex Analysis3
Complete 3 credits of MATH electives at the 300-level or above3
Complete 6 credits from the following:6
MATH or STAT electives at the 300-level or above
CS F103
Introduction to Computer Programming
or CS F201
 Computer Science I
Other electives as approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Total Credits21

 Applied Mathematics Suggested Electives

Credits
Complete the following:
MATH F302Differential Equations3
MATH F410Introduction to Complex Analysis3
MATH F432Introduction to Partial Differential Equations3
MATH F460Mathematical Modeling3
Complete two of the following:6
MATH F307
Discrete Mathematics
MATH F426
Numerical Analysis
STAT F300
Statistics
Complete 3 credits from the following:3
MATH or STAT electives at the 300-level or above
CS F103
Introduction to Computer Programming
or CS F201
 Computer Science I
Other electives as approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Total Credits21

Math for Secondary Education3

Credits
Math for Secondary Education Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
MATH F305Geometry3
MATH F401Introduction to Real Analysis3
MATH F405Abstract Algebra3
MATH F490Senior Seminar 23
STAT F300Statistics3
Complete one of the following:3
CS F103
Introduction to Computer Programming
CS F201
Computer Science I
Complete one of the following:3
MATH F307
Discrete Mathematics
MATH F320
Topics in Combinatorics
MATH F321
Number Theory
Complete one of the following:3-4
MATH F371
Probability
STAT F401
Regression and Analysis of Variance
Complete one of the following:3
MATH F302
Differential Equations
MATH F410
Introduction to Complex Analysis
MATH F426
Numerical Analysis
MATH F460
Mathematical Modeling
Complete an additional MATH or STAT elective at the 300-level or higher 43
Total Credits30-31
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Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

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Please note that this concentration does not lead to teacher licensure in the State of Alaska. We strongly recommend that prospective secondary mathematics teachers seek advising from the UAF School of Education early in their undergraduate degree program, so that they can be appropriately advised of the State of Alaska requirements for teacher licensure. Students may choose to pursue a double major with education or complete a postbaccalaureate teacher certification program.

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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. 

Statistics

Credits
Statistics Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
CS F201Computer Science I3
or CS F103 Introduction to Computer Programming
or NRM F338 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
ENGL F314Technical Writing3
or ENGL F414 Research Writing
MATH F371Probability3
MATH F401Introduction to Real Analysis3
or MATH F405 Abstract Algebra
MATH F408Mathematical Statistics3
STAT F300Statistics3
STAT F401Regression and Analysis of Variance4
STAT F402Scientific Sampling3
STAT F454Statistical Consulting Seminar 21
Complete an additional MATH or STAT elective at the 300-level or higher 43
Total Credits29
2

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

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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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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirement:

  • Students must be ready to take Calculus I (MATH F251X) before they will be allowed to declare mathematics as their major.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Mathematics Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F251X64LS F101X151
WRTG F111X13MATH F252X204
General Education Requirement - Arts3MATH F265203
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
 General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
 14 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F253X204COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
MATH F31420,253Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3
Degree Requirement - Humanities3Concentration Course3
Degree Requirement - Humanities3Concentration Course253
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F40122,253MATH F40522,253
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
Program Elective3Degree Requirement - Ethics253
Concentration Course3Concentration Course253
Minor Course3Minor Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4MATH F49020,21,253
Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences83Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences3
Concentration Course253Concentration Course253
Concentration Course253Minor Course253
Minor Course3Minor Course253
 16 15
Total Credits 120

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

Math for Secondary Education Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F251X64LS F101X151
WRTG F111X13MATH F252X204
General Education Requirement - Arts3MATH F265203
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
 General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
 14 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F253X204COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
MATH F31420,253CS F103 or F201223
General Education Requirement - Humanities3STAT F30022,253
Degree Requirement - Humanities3Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3
Degree Requirement - Humanities3Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F371 or STAT F40122,253MATH F30522,253
MATH F40122,253MATH F40522,253
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
Program Elective3Degree Requirement - Ethics253
Minor Course3Minor Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F302, F410, F426, or F46022,253MATH F49021,22,253
MATH F307, F320, or F32122,253Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences253
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Concentration Course253
Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences83Minor Course3
Minor Course3Minor Course253
 16 15
Total Credits 120

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

Statistics Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F251X64LS F101X151
WRTG F111X13MATH F252X204
General Education Requirement - Arts3MATH F265203
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
 General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
 14 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CS F103, F201, or NRM F338223COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
MATH F253X204STAT F30022,253
MATH F31420,253General Education Requirement - Humanities3
Degree Requirement - Humanities3Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3
Degree Requirement - Humanities3Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F37122,253MATH F40822,253
STAT F40222,253STAT F40122,254
Program Elective or General Elective3General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3Degree Requirement - Ethics253
Minor Course3Minor Course3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL F314 or F41422,253STAT F45421,22,251
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences253
Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences83Program Elective253
Minor Course3Minor Course3
Complete one of the following:22,253Minor Course253
General Elective251
 
 16 14
Total Credits 120

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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