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Academic Course Map for MathematicsÌý(B.A.)


Program Overview

Student purusing the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics (MATH) at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ gain thorough knowledge of mathematical theory and practice, as well as advanced problem-solving skills that can help our complex society solve the challenges of today. From calculus and vector analysis to the structure of mathematical proofs and definitions, our students explore multiple aspects of mathematical foundations.Ìý The majorÌýoffers students five tracks: comprehensive (aimed at students seeking a general background in theoretical mathematics or intending to pursue graduate work in mathematics); applicable (aimed at students seeking a background in applied and/or applicable mathematics); secondary education (designed to align with the Colorado licensure requirements for mathematics secondary education, also offered by the university); computational (designed for students with an interest in the intersection of mathematics and computer science); and statistics (designed for students seeking a background in statistics and/or data science).

An undergraduate degree in mathematics can lead to the following careers: teaching, actuarial science, computer analyst or programmer, economist, engineering analyst, information scientist, marketing research analyst, mathematician, meteorologist, numerical analyst, operations research, statistician, or systems analyst, as well as many types of positions within different government agencies. Also, a mathematics degree is excellent preparation for professional graduate studies in law, medicine or business.


Admission Requirements

Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferingÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý


Transfer Recommendations

To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.Ìý


Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Mathematics (MATH) major

This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult with your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes.ÌýÌýDepending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.

ÌýYour community college must offer an Associate of Science degree with Designation (DwD) in Mathematics to use this transfer guide.Ìý Students must be ready to take calculus in their first semester.

Community College (first two years)

Fall Semester 1

Course Course Title Credits
ENG 121/1021* English Composition I (GT-CO1) 3

MAT 201/2410

Calculus I (GT-MA1) 5

COM 115/1150 OR

COM 125/1250

Public Speaking OR

Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3)

3
Ìý

Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)

3
Ìý Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) 3
Ìý Total Credits 17

Spring Semester 1

Course Course Title Credits
ENG 122/1022 English Composition II (GT-CO2) 3

MAT 202/2420

Calculus II (GT-MA1) 5

Ìý

Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)

3
Ìý

Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1)

3
Ìý Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) 3
Ìý Total Credits 17

Fall Semester 2

Course Course Title Credits
MAT 203/2430 Calculus III (GT-MA1) 4

PHY 211/2111

Physics: Calculus-based I with Lab (GT-SC1)

5

Ìý

Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)

3
Ìý Total Credits 12

Spring Semester 2

Course Course Title Credits
CSC 160/1060 Computer Science I 3

PHY 212/2112

Physics: Calculus-based II with Lab (GT-SC1) 5

Ìý

Transfer Elective

2
Ìý

Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities CourseÌý(GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)

3
Ìý Total Credits 14

Total credits at community college: 60

Completion of the four semesters coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for an AssociateÌýof Science Degree with Designation (DwD) in Mathematics at the Colorado community colleges that grant this DwD and fulfills the General Education requirements at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ.

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¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ (last two years)

Fall Semester 3

Course Course Title Credits
MATH 2001 OR MATH 2002 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics OR Number Systems: An Introduction to Higher Mathematics 3

Ìý

Non-major Elective 3

Ìý

Non-major Elective

3
Ìý

Upper Division Non-Major Elective

3
Ìý Upper Division Non-Major Elective 3
Ìý Total Credits 15

Spring Semester 3

Course Course Title Credits
MATH 2135

Introduction to Linear Algebra for Mathematics Majors

3

Ìý

Elective 3

Ìý

Upper Division Elective

3
Ìý

Upper Division Non-Major Elective

3
Ìý Upper Division Non-Major Elective 3
Ìý Total Credits 15

Fall Semester 4

Course Course Title Credits
MATH 3001

Analysis 1

3

Ìý

MATH Upper Division Major Elective 3

Ìý

MATH Upper Division Major Elective

3
Ìý

Upper Division Non-Major Elective

3
Ìý Upper Division Non-Major Elective 3
Ìý Total Credits 15

Spring Semester 4

Course Title Credits

MATH Upper Division Major Elective

3
MATH Upper Division Major Elective 3

MATH Upper Division Major Elective

3

Upper Division Non-Major Elective

3
Upper Division Non-Major Elective 3
Total Credits 15

Total credits at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ: 60

Completion of all eight semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Mathematics at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ.*


*For community college courses, the first course number is previous to summer 2022, and the second course number is the new number starting in summer 2022.

**Students can complete any of the five tracks in the major: 1) Comprehensive, 2) Applicable, 3) Secondary education, 4) Computational, or 5) Statistics. Students in the secondary education track would have to take education coursework in place of the non-major electives, and, to earn a teaching license, they would have to remain at CU an extra term after completing their BA to complete their student teaching.


NSFThis material was supported by NSF grant #1649201. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.