Mathematics B.A.
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 | ||
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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 | |
As part of the BA requirements, complete a minor complex 1 | ||
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: | 29-31 | |
Mathematics | ||
Math for Secondary Education | ||
Statistics | ||
Electives | ||
General Electives | 0-4 | |
Total Credits | 120-122 |
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 | ||
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Mathematics Concentration Requirements | ||
Complete the following: | ||
MATH F401 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
MATH F405 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
MATH F490 | Senior Seminar 2 | 3 |
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 | ||
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 Credits | 30 |
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Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
Suggested Elective Packages for Mathematics Concentration
Pure Mathematics Suggested Electives
Credits | ||
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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 |
Complete 3 credits of MATH electives at the 300-level or above | 3 | |
Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
MATH or STAT electives at the 300-level or above | ||
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 Credits | 21 |
Applied Mathematics Suggested Electives
Credits | ||
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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 | ||
Complete 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
MATH or STAT electives at the 300-level or above | ||
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 Credits | 21 |
Math for Secondary Education3
Credits | ||
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Math for Secondary Education Concentration Requirements | ||
Complete the following: | ||
MATH F305 | Geometry | 3 |
MATH F401 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
MATH F405 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
MATH F490 | Senior Seminar 2 | 3 |
STAT F300 | Statistics | 3 |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Computer Programming | ||
Computer Science I | ||
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
Discrete Mathematics | ||
Topics in Combinatorics | ||
Number Theory | ||
Complete one of the following: | 3-4 | |
Probability | ||
Regression and Analysis of Variance | ||
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
Differential Equations | ||
Introduction to Complex Analysis | ||
Numerical Analysis | ||
Mathematical Modeling | ||
Complete an additional MATH or STAT elective at the 300-level or higher 4 | 3 | |
Total Credits | 30-31 |
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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 | ||
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Statistics Concentration Requirements | ||
Complete the following: | ||
CS F201 | Computer Science I | 3 |
or CS F103 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
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 2 | 1 |
Complete an additional MATH or STAT elective at the 300-level or higher 4 | 3 | |
Total Credits | 29 |
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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.
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.
Roadmaps
Mathematics Concentration
First Year | |||
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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 Course25 | 3 |
16 | 15 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
MATH F40122,25 | 3 | MATH F40522,25 | 3 |
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
Program Elective | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 |
Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course25 | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | MATH F49020,21,25 | 3 |
Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences8 | 3 | Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
Concentration Course25 | 3 | Concentration Course25 | 3 |
Concentration Course25 | 3 | Minor Course25 | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course25 | 3 |
16 | 15 | ||
Total Credits 120 |
Footnote Definitions
General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
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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 | |||
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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 F103 or F20122 | 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 F371 or STAT F40122,25 | 3 | MATH F30522,25 | 3 |
MATH F40122,25 | 3 | MATH F40522,25 | 3 |
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
Program Elective | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
MATH F302, F410, F426, or F46022,25 | 3 | MATH F49021,22,25 | 3 |
MATH F307, F320, or F32122,25 | 3 | Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences25 | 3 |
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | Concentration Course25 | 3 |
Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences8 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course25 | 3 |
16 | 15 | ||
Total Credits 120 |
Footnote Definitions
General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
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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 | |||
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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 |
CS F103, F201, or NRM F33822 | 3 | COM F121X, F131X, or F141X1 | 3 |
MATH F253X20 | 4 | STAT F30022,25 | 3 |
MATH F31420,25 | 3 | General Education Requirement - Humanities | 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 |
Program Elective or General Elective | 3 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
15 | 16 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ENGL F314 or F41422,25 | 3 | STAT F45421,22,25 | 1 |
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences25 | 3 |
Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences8 | 3 | Program Elective25 | 3 |
Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
Complete one of the following:22,25 | 3 | Minor Course25 | 3 |
MATH F401 (*) | General Elective25 | 1 | |
16 | 14 | ||
Total Credits 120 |
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