Mathematics B.A.
Minimum Requirements for Mathematics B.A.: 120 credits
Concentrations: Mathematics, Statistics
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-major Requirement | ||
| Students must be ready to matriculate into MATH F251X before they will be allowed to declare mathematics as their major. | ||
| 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 I | ||
| B.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.A. degree requirements. | 37 | |
| Mathematics Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| MATH F252X | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH F253X | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH F265 | Introduction to Mathematical Proofs | 3 |
| MATH F314 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 29-30 | |
Mathematics | ||
Statistics | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 0-4 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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’ (Fairbanks) campus.
Concentrations
Mathematics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| MATH F401 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH F405 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH F490 | Senior Seminar 1 | 3 |
| Complete at least 21 additional credits of electives. 2 | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
- 2
Acceptable elective courses include any MATH or STAT course at the F300 level or above and CS F201. At least 15 credits must be MATH courses. 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. The requirement that at least 15 credits be MATH courses still applies.
Suggested Elective Packages for Mathematics Concentration
Pure Mathematics Suggested Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| MATH F305 | Geometry | 3 |
| MATH F320 | Topics in Combinatorics | 3 |
| or MATH F321 | Number Theory | |
| MATH F404 | Introduction to Topology | 3 |
| MATH F410 | Introduction to Complex Analysis | 3 |
| Additional 9 elective credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Applied Mathematics Suggested Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| MATH F302 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH F410 | Introduction to Complex Analysis | 3 |
| MATH F432 | Introduction to Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH F460 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Additional 3 elective credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Mathematics Teachers (Grades 7-12) Suggested Electives 3
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| CS F201 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| MATH F305 | Geometry | 3 |
| MATH F316 | Introduction to the History of Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT F300 | Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH F371 | Probability | |
| or MATH F408 | Mathematical Statistics | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Topics in Combinatorics | ||
| Number Theory | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
| Differential Equations | ||
| Introduction to Complex Analysis | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Mathematical Modeling | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
- 3
We strongly recommend that prospective secondary science 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.
Statistics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CS F201 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| or NRM F338 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | |
| ENGL F314 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL F414 | Research Writing | |
| MATH F371 | Probability | 3 |
| MATH F401 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| or MATH F405 | Abstract Algebra | |
| MATH F408 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| STAT F300 | Statistics | 3 |
| STAT F401 | Regression and Analysis of Variance | 4 |
| STAT F402 | Scientific Sampling | 3 |
| STAT F454 | Statistical Consulting Seminar 4 | 1 |
| Additional 3 elective STAT/MATH credits at the F300 level or above 5 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 29 | |
- 4
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
- 5
Acceptable elective courses include any MATH or STAT course at the F300 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.
Roadmaps
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
- Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
- Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
- Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
- Courses with (*) are recommended.
Mathematics Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | MATH F252X20 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | MATH F26520 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X1 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F253X20 | 4 | COM F121X, F131X, or F141X1 | 3 |
| MATH F31420,25 | 3 | Degree Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 | Degree Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Humanities | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Humanities | 3 | Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F40122,25 | 3 | MATH F40520,21,25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics | 3 |
| Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 | Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | MATH F49022,25 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 | Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | MATH F252X20 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | MATH F26520 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X1 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F253X20 | 4 | COM F121X, F131X, or F141X1 | 3 |
| MATH F31420,25 | 3 | CS F201 or NRM F33822 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 | STAT F30022,25 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Humanities | 3 | Degree Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Humanities | 3 | Degree Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F37122,25 | 3 | MATH F40822,25 | 3 |
| STAT F40222,25 | 3 | STAT F40122,25 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics + Upper Division | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL F314 or F414 | 3 | STAT F45420,21,25 | 1 |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences + Upper Division | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:22,25 | 3 | Minor Course - Upper Division | 3 |
MATH F401 (*) | General Elective | 1 | |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| 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 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from 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 independently craft effective written explanations of mathematical material
