Mathematics B.S.
Minimum Requirements for Mathematics B.S.: 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.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 16 | |
| As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| Mathematics Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| 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 | 24-29 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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 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 | |
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Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
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Acceptable elective courses include any math or statistics 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 3 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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Acceptable elective courses include any math 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.
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 4
| 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 | |
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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 1 | 1 |
| Additional 3 elective credits at the F300 level or above 3 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 29 | |
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Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
- 3
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 | COM F121X, F131X, or F141X1 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | MATH F252X16 | 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 F253X20 | 4 | WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X1 | 3 |
| MATH F31420,25 | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 | Concentration Course - Upper Division | 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 F40122,25 | 3 | MATH F40522,25 | 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 + Upper Division | 3 |
| Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 | Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | MATH F49021,22,25 | 3 |
| Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 | Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective - Upper Division | 3 | General Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
| 14 | 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 |
| LS F101X15 | 1 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | MATH F26520 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X1 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | General Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| 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 |
| 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 F40122,25 | 3 | MATH F40822,25 | 3 |
| STAT F40122,25 | 4 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics + Upper Division | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL F314 or F41422,25 | 3 | STAT F45421,22,25 | 1 |
| STAT F40222,25 | 3 | Concentration Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 2 | General Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:22,25 | 3 | General Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
MATH F401 (*) | |||
| 15 | 13 | ||
| 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
