Mathematics B.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Mathematics B.S.: 120 credits

Concentrations: MathematicsStatistics

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

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 F253XCalculus III4
MATH F265Introduction to Mathematical Proofs3
MATH F314Linear Algebra3
Concentration
Complete one of the following:29-30
Mathematics
Statistics
Electives
General Electives24-29
Total Credits120

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

Mathematics Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
MATH F401Introduction to Real Analysis3
MATH F405Abstract Algebra3
MATH F490Senior Seminar 13
Complete at least 21 additional credits of electives. 221
Total Credits30
1

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

2

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

Complete the following:
MATH F305Geometry3
MATH F320Topics in Combinatorics3
or MATH F321 Number Theory
MATH F404Introduction to Topology3
MATH F410Introduction to Complex Analysis3
Additional 9 elective credits 39
Total Credits21
3

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

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
Discrete Mathematics
Numerical Analysis
Statistics
Additional 3 elective credits3
Total Credits21

Mathematics Teachers (Grades 7-12) Suggested Electives 4

Complete the following:
CS F201Computer Science I3
MATH F305Geometry3
MATH F316Introduction to the History of Mathematics3
STAT F300Statistics3
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 Credits21
4

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

Statistics Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
CS F201Computer Science I3
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 11
Additional 3 elective credits at the F300 level or above 33
Total Credits29
1

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. 

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Road Maps

Road Maps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the road map.

This road map should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Mathematics B.S. with Mathematics Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
MATH F251X Calculus I 4
GER (Art) 3
GER (Lab Science I) 4
GER (WRTG) 3
Elective 3
 Credits17
Spring
LS F101X Library Information and Research 1
MATH F252X Calculus II 4
MATH F265 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs 3
GER (Social Science I) 3
GER (WRTG) 3
 Credits14
Second Year
Fall
MATH F253X Calculus III 4
MATH F314 Linear Algebra 3
PHYS F211X General Physics I 4
GER (Humanities) 3
 Credits14
Spring
PHYS F212X General Physics II 4
Math Elective 3
Math Elective 3
GER (COM) 3
Elective 3
 Credits16
Third Year
Fall
MATH F401 Introduction to Real Analysis 3
Math Elective 3
GER (Social Science I) 3
ANT Course 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
MATH F405 Abstract Algebra 3
Math Elective 3
GER (Art/Social Science/Humanities) 3
Ethics Course 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Fall
Math Elective 3
Math Elective 3
GER (Lab Science II) 4
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credits16
Spring
MATH F490 Senior Seminar 3
Math Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits122

Mathematics B.S. with Statistics Concentration - Odd Year Start 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
MATH F251X Calculus I 4
GER (Art) 3
GER (Lab Science I) 4
GER (WRTG) 3
 Credits14
Spring
MATH F252X Calculus II 4
MATH F265 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs 3
GER (Social Science I) 3
GER (WRTG) 3
 Credits13
Second Year
Fall
MATH F253X Calculus III 4
MATH F314 Linear Algebra 3
PHYS F211X General Physics I 4
GER (Humanities) 3
 Credits14
Spring
CS F201
Computer Science I
or Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3
PHYS F212X General Physics II 4
STAT F300 Statistics 3
GER (COM) 3
 Credits13
Third Year
Fall
MATH F371 Probability 3
STAT F402 Scientific Sampling 3
GER (Social Science I) 3
ANT Course 3
 Credits12
Spring
MATH F408 Mathematical Statistics 3
STAT F401 Regression and Analysis of Variance 4
GER (Art/Social Science/Humanities) 3
Ethics Course 3
 Credits13
Fourth Year
Fall
ENGL F314
Technical Writing
or Research Writing
3
MATH F401 Introduction to Real Analysis 3
GER (Lab Science II) 4
 Credits10
Spring
LS F101X Library Information and Research 1
STAT F454 Statistical Consulting Seminar 1
Stat or Math Elective 3
 Credits5
 Total Credits94

Mathematics B.S. with Statistics Concentration - Even Year Start

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
MATH F251X Calculus I 4
GER (Art) 3
GER (Lab Science I) 4
GER (WRTG) 3
 Credits14
Spring
MATH F252X Calculus II 4
MATH F265 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs 3
GER (Social Science I) 3
GER (WRTG) 3
 Credits13
Second Year
Fall
MATH F253X Calculus III 4
MATH F314 Linear Algebra 3
PHYS F211X General Physics I 4
GER (Humanities) 3
 Credits14
Spring
CS F201
Computer Science I
or Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3
PHYS F212X General Physics II 4
STAT F300 Statistics 3
GER (COM) 3
 Credits13
Third Year
Fall
MATH F401 Introduction to Real Analysis 3
STAT F402 Scientific Sampling 3
GER (Social Science I) 3
ANT Course 3
 Credits12
Spring
STAT F401 Regression and Analysis of Variance 4
GER (Art/Social Science/Humanities) 3
GER (Lab Science II) 4
Ethics Course 3
 Credits14
Fourth Year
Fall
ENGL F314
Technical Writing
or Research Writing
3
MATH F371 Probability 3
Stat or Math Elective 3
 Credits9
Spring
LS F101X Library Information and Research 1
MATH F408 Mathematical Statistics 3
STAT F454 Statistical Consulting Seminar 1
 Credits5
 Total Credits94