| Major Requirements (B.S.) |
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 Because requirements are subject to change, consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. The major consists of 68 units; the BS degree requires a total of 180 units.
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| I. | Lower Division Requirements (24 units) |
| This requirement consists of the following six courses: |
| MATH 1304, 1305, 2304 The Calculus sequence CS 1160 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Methods MATH 2101 Elements of Linear Algebra MATH 2150 Discrete Structures |
| (Mathematics majors may substitute MATH 3151 or MATH 4151 for MATH 2150.) |
| A student who has recently taken a pre-calculus course in high school should be prepared to begin the calculus sequence. A student with three years of high school mathematics, including two years of algebra and one year of geometry, should be prepared to take MATH 1130, or possibly MATH 1300. Students who are unsure about what mathematics course to begin with should call the department office. Students may not enroll in any baccalaureate level mathematics or computer science courses unless they have met the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement, or are exempt from it. Contact the Testing Office 885-3661 for more information. |
| II. | Upper Division Requirements (44 units) |
| Every Mathematics major is required to complete one of the following options: Option A (44 units) |
| Required courses: |
| MATH 3000 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics and Proofs (4) (Mathematics majors are encouraged to take MATH 3000 as early as possible.) MATH 3100 Linear Algebra (4) MATH 3331 Differential Equations (4) |
| The following two sequences: |
| MATH 3121-3122 Abstract Algebra I and II (4, 4) MATH 3300-3301 Analysis I and II (4, 4) |
| One sequence from the following five: |
| MATH 3151-4151 Combinatorial Mathematics (4, 4) MATH 3215-4215 Geometry (4, 4) MATH 3361-4361 Differential Equations (4, 4) MATH 3750-4750 Numerical Analysis (4, 4) MATH 3841-4841 Optimization (4, 4) |
| Electives: Two upper division mathematics courses (8 units), which may include any cross-listed, upper division course in Statistics or Computer Science (but not MATH 4012, 4013, 4014). |
| Option B - Applied Mathematics (44 units) |
| Required courses: |
| MATH 3000 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics and Proofs (4) (Mathematics majors are encouraged to take MATH 3000 as early as possible.) MATH 3100 Linear Algebra (4) MATH 3331 Differential Equations (4) |
| Three out of the four courses from the following two sequences: |
| MATH 3121-3122 Abstract Algebra I and II (4, 4) MATH 3300-3301 Analysis I and II (4, 4) |
| Two sequences from the following four: |
| MATH 3151-4151 Combinatorial Mathematics (4, 4) MATH 3361-4361 Differential Equations (4, 4) MATH 3750-4750 Numerical Analysis (4, 4) MATH 3841-4841 Optimization (4, 4) |
| Electives: One upper division mathematics course (4 units), which may include any cross-listed, upper division course in Statistics or Computer Science (but not MATH 4012, 4013, 4014). |
| Option C - Mathematics Teaching (44 units) |
| Required courses: |
| MATH 3000 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics and Proofs (4) (Mathematics majors are encouraged to take MATH 3000 as early as possible.) |
| MATH 3121 Abstract Algebra I (4) MATH 3100 Linear Algebra (4) MATH 3215 Geometry I (4) MATH 3300 Analysis I (4) MATH 3331 Differential Equations (4) MATH 3600 Number Theory (4) MATH 4040 History of Mathematics (4) STAT 3401 Introduction to Probability Theory I (4) |
| One from the following three courses: |
| MATH 3122 Abstract Algebra II (4) MATH 3301 Analysis II (4) MATH 4215 Topics in Geometry (4) |
| Electives: One upper division mathematics course (4 units), which may include any cross-listed, upper division course in Statistics or Computer Science (but not MATH 4012, 4013, 4014). A student who completes Option C can satisfy rather easily the requirements for the State-approved Single Subject Matter Preparation Program in Mathematics, a program of courses designed to prepare the student for entry into the Credential Program in Mathematics, provided that judicious choices of mathematics elective courses and general education courses are made. To accomplish this, the student who completes Option C must: |
| 1. | choose MATH 4901 Senior Seminar (2) and MATH 4900 Tutoring in Mathematics (2) in the mathematics elective category. |
| 2. | complete STAT 2010 Elements of Statistics for Business and Economics (5). |
Other Degree Requirements In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.
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 The course prefix for the following courses is MATH. Computer Science courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science are fully described in the Computer Science section of this catalog. A student who has recently taken a pre-calculus course in high school should be prepared to enter calculus. A student with three years of high school mathematics, including two years of algebra and one year of geometry, should be prepared to take MATH 1130, or possibly MATH 1300. Such students, and others who are unsure about what mathematics course to begin with, should call the Mathematics and Computer Science Department for advice. Also, Assessment and Testing (885-3661) offers placement tests that can assist students in finding the appropriate starting class.
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1110 | The Nature of Mathematics (4) [CAN MATH 2] This course is designed to introduce the student to mathematics as an art and mathematics as a tool, emphasizing the place of mathematics in today's world. Will satisfy the general education requirement for nonmajors. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Entry-Level Mathematics requirement. (F, W, Sp) |
1130 | College Algebra (4) [CAN MATH 10] Functions and graphs: polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Entry-Level Mathematics requirement. See note at beginning of course listings. (A) |
1300 | Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (4) Definitions, properties and graphs of the trigonometric functions. Applications. Analytic geometry of conic sections. A preparatory course for calculus. Prerequisites: MATH 1130 or departmental permission. See note at beginning of course listings. |
1304 | Calculus I (4) [CAN MATH SEQ C = MATH 1304, 1305, 2304] Differential calculus. Limits and continuity. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Techniques and applications of differentiation. Prerequisite: MATH 1300 or departmental permission. See note at beginning of course listings. |
1305 | Calculus II (4) [CAN MATH SEQ C = MATH 1304, 1305, 2304] Integral calculus. The indefinite integral, area, the Fundamental Theorem and techniques of integration. Applications to volume, arc length, physical and biological problems. Prerequisite: MATH 1304. (A) |
1810 | Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences I (4) [CAN MATH 30] Precalculus review, limits and continuity, differential calculus including derivatives of polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, integral calculus, applications to business and social sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 1130. (A) |
1820 | Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences II (4) Multivariable calculus, Lagrange multipliers, elementary differential equations, systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, difference equations, elementary graph theory, applications to business and social sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 1810. (A) |
2011 | Number Systems (4) Structure of number systems, place value, whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, real numbers. Standard and nonstandard algorithms, mental computation. Algebra as generalized arithmetic. Divisibility, prime and composite numbers, GCF, LCM. Ratio, proportion, percents. Not open to students with credit for MATH 4021. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. |
2101 | Elements of Linear Algebra (4) [CAN MATH 26] Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, systems of linear equations. Stress on 2 and 3 dimensions, including geometric and other applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1305 or 1820 (may be taken simultaneously with, or after, MATH 2304). (A) |
2150 | Discrete Structures (4) Topics in discrete mathematics. Elementary logic, set theory, and relations; induction, enumeration techniques, recurrence relations, trees and graphs. Boolean algebra, algorithm analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1304. (A) |
2304 | Calculus III (4) [CAN MATH SEQ C = MATH 1304, 1305, 2304] Infinite series, convergence of power series. Vectors in space. Partial derivatives, chain rule, directional derivative and gradient. Curves and surfaces. Maxima and minima. Multiple integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 1305. (A) |
3000 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics and Proofs (4) Introduction to methods and proof techniques in several branches of mathematics, with topics chosen from logic, set theory, abstract algebra, number theory, analysis, and graph theory. Provides a transition from lower division mathematics courses, which concentrate on computation, to upper division proof-oriented mathematics courses. Prerequisite: MATH 2304; co-requisite: MATH 2101. |
3100 | Linear Algebra (4) Abstract vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices and determinants. Dual spaces and inner product spaces. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Prerequisites: MATH 2101 and either 2150 or 3000. (MATH 3000 is strongly encouraged for mathematics majors and may be taken concurrently with MATH 3100.) (F, Sp) |
3121 | Abstract Algebra I (4) Equivalence relations, binary operations. Integers: divisibility, factorization, integers modulo n. Groups: subgroups, cyclic groups, permutation groups, quotient groups. Homomorphisms and isomorphisms. Selected topics as time permits. Prerequisites: MATH 2101and either 2150 or 3000. (MATH 3000 is strongly encouraged for mathematics majors and may be taken concurrently with MATH 3121.) |
3122 | Abstract Algebra II (4) Rings and fields: integral domains, ideals, quotient rings, polynomial rings, roots of polynomials, algebraic extensions and finite fields. Selected topics as time permits. Prerequisite: MATH 3121. |
3151 | Combinatorics (4) Theory of counting, including partitions, Stirling numbers, generating functions. Applications of Burnside's lemma from multiple transitivity to the Polya-Redfield Theorem. Ferrers diagrams, symmetric functions, and majorization. Prerequisites: MATH 2101 and either 2150 or 3000. |
3215 | Geometry I (4) An axiomatic approach to incidence, neutral, Euclidean, and non-Euclidean plane geometry. Various models, such as the Euclidean, hyperbolic, and taxicab planes, will be considered throughout the course. Prerequisite: MATH 2101 and either 2150 or 3000. (MATH 3000 is strongly encouraged for mathematics majors and may be taken concurrently with MATH 3215.) (Y) |
3300, 3301 | Analysis I, II (4 each) The real numbers, limits, sequences and series of real numbers, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem. Continuity, intermediate and extreme value theorems, uniform continuity, sequences of functions. Topology of Rn. Differentiation, chain rule, implicit and inverse function theorems. Prerequisites for MATH 3300: MATH 2101, 2304, and either 2150 or 3000. Prerequisite for MATH 3301: MATH 3300. (MATH 3000 is strongly encouraged for mathematics majors and may be taken concurrently with MATH 3300.) (Y) |
3320 | Calculus of Vector Functions (4) Differentiation and integration of vector valued functions; gradient, divergence, and curl; cylindrical and spherical coordinates; theorems of Green and Stokes. Prerequisite: MATH 2304 and MATH 2101 (2101 may be taken concurrently). |
3331 | Differential Equations (4) Methods of solution and applications of first order differential equations. Linear n-th order equations with emphasis on equations of 2nd order. Other topics may include power series solutions, Laplace transforms, linear systems. Prerequisite: MATH 2304. |
3361 | Ordinary Differential Equations (4) Series solution of linear differential equations with variable coefficients, two point boundary value problems, systems of differential equations, phase plane analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 2101 and 3331. |
3401, 3402 | Introduction to Probability Theory I, II (4 each) (See STAT 3401, 3402 for course description.) |
3502, 3503 | Statistical Inference I, II (4 each) (See STAT 3502, 3503, for course descriptions.) |
3600 | Number Theory (4) Euclid's algorithm, prime numbers, congruences, theorems of Fermat and Euler, quadratic residues. Prerequisites: MATH 2101 and either 2150 or 3000. (MATH 3000 is strongly encouraged for mathematics majors and may be taken concurrently with MATH 3600.) (Y) |
3750 | Numerical Analysis I (4) Basic numerical methods and analysis; practical solutions of problems from engineering, science, and mathematics. Computer representation of real numbers, errors, root finding, interpolation, numerical integration, ordinary differential equations. Prerequisites: CS 1160, MATH 2101 and 2304. Cross-listed with CS 3750. (Y) |
3841 | Linear Programming (4) Problems of maximizing or minimizing a linear function subject to linear constraints; typical applications involve planning ("programming") the allocation of limited resources to achieve an optimal result. Topics include problem formulation, solution procedures, duality theory, sensitivity analysis, special problems (e.g., transportation and assignment problems). Prerequisite: MATH 2304 and competence in matrix algebra. (Y) |
3865 | Mathematical Modeling (4) Discrete and continuous mathematical models. General introduction to the use of difference and differential equations, probability and statistics, and matrices for solving realistic problems. Computer simulation. Emphasis on effective written reports. Prerequisites: MATH 2101 and 2304. |
3898 | Cooperative Education (2) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 8 units. A maximum of 2 units will be accepted toward the Mathematics major. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisites: at least 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity; completion of lower division Mathematics major requirements and upper division standing. (A) |
4012 | Geometry and Measurement (4) Properties of 2- and 3-dimensional figures including congruence, similarity, proportional reasoning, area, perimeter, volume, surface area. Informal constructive proofs of properties of angles, polygons, parallel lines and Pythagorean theorem. Transformational geometry. Measurement systems, estimation, coordinate geometry. Not open to students with credit for MATH 4022. Prerequisite: MATH 2011. |
4013 | Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability (4) Displaying and interpreting data via graphs, tables and charts. Descriptive statistics, including mean, median, mode and range. Basic Survey design, including possible sources of biases. Elementary discrete probability. Dependent and independent events. Cross-listed with STAT 4013. Not open to students with credit for MATH 4023. Prerequisites: MATH 2011 and satisfactory completion of the Entry Level Mathematics requirement. |
4014 | Algebra and Functions (4) Patterns and functional relationships. Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities. Interpretation of graphs, multiple representations of functions. Factoring and completing the square. Proportional reasoning. Systems of linear equations. Not open to students with credit for MATH 4024. Prerequisites: MATH 2011 and satisfactory completion of the Entry Level Mathematics requirement. |
4040 | History of Mathematics (4) The historical development of mathematical ideas and techniques. Prerequisite: calculus or consent of instructor. (Y) |
4105 | Multilinear Algebra (4) Introduction to partitions of positive integers; inner product spaces, including such topics as unitary, hermitian, normal matrices; certain "combinatorial" properties of permutation groups. Applications to matrix representations of finite groups and topics in tensor spaces. Prerequisites: MATH 3100 and 3121. |
4121 | Advanced Algebra (4) Theory of groups, including factor groups, Jordan-Holder Theorem, Sylow theorems. Mappings and homomorphisms. Introduction to rings and fields. Topics continued in MATH 6121. Prerequisite: MATH 3122. |
4151 | Graph Theory (4) Introduction to graph theory. Graphic sequences. Planar graphs and the theorems of Euler and Kuratowski. Bipartite graphs. Connectivity and spanning trees. Hamiltonian graphs. Matching, chromatic and characteristic polynomials. Cospectral graphs and the graph isomorphism problem. Algorithms. Prerequisites: MATH 2101 and either 2150 or 3000. |
4170 | Theory of Automata (4) (See CS 4170 for course description.) |
4215 | Topics in Geometry (4) Topics in geometry such as algebraic, differential, finite, or projective geometry, convexity, packing and tiling, polytopes, and isoperimetric problems. Prerequisites: MATH 3215 or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit with consent of the chair. |
4245 | Analysis of Algorithms (4) (See CS 4245 for course description.) |
4250 | Differential Geometry and Topology (4) Introduction to modern differential geometry and topology. Geometry of curves and surfaces, differential forms and vector fields, manifolds, curvature, geodesics, topological invariants. Prerequisites: MATH 3100, 3300, or consent of instructor. |
4301 | Analysis III (4) Manifolds and smooth maps, vector fields and differential forms, Riemann integration for functions of several variables, Fubini theorem, theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes, general Stokes theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 3301. |
4340 | Introduction to Complex Variables (4) Introduction to theory of functions of complex variables. Prerequisite: MATH 3300. |
4350 | Theory of Functions of a Real Variable (4) Pointwise and uniform covergence, Taylor series, Riemann integration, sets of measure zero, Lebesgue's theorem on the Riemann integral, the metric space of continuous functions, and selected topics. Prerequisite: MATH 3300. |
4360 | Introduction to Topology (4) Topological spaces, metric spaces, continuity, connectedness and compactness. Prerequisite: MATH 3300. |
4361 | Partial Differential Equations (4) Differential equations of physics: the wave equation, the heat equation, Laplace's equation; boundary-value problems. Elementary Sturm-Liouville theory, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms, Bessel functions, selected topics. Prerequisite: MATH 3331. |
4365 | Dynamical Systems (4) Introduction to dynamical systems and applications. Variational calculus, Lagrangian dynamics, principle of critical action, Hamiltonian systems and symplectic mechanics, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, chaotic and nonlinear systems, fractals. Prerequisites: MATH 3100, 3300, 3331, or consent of instructor. |
4401 | Introduction to Stochastic Processes (4) (See STAT 4401 for course description.) |
4412 | Probability Theory (4) (See STAT 4412 for course description.) |
4750 | Numerical Analysis II (4) Continuation of MATH 3750. Numerical solution of linear systems, matrix norms, approximation of functions, algebraic eigenvalues. Prerequisite: MATH/CS 3750. Cross-listed with CS 4750. (F, W, Sp) |
4841 | Topics in Optimization (4) Sequel to MATH 3841. Topics to be drawn from linear and/or nonlinear programming. Linear programming topics may include integer programming, game theory, network programming; nonlinear programming topics include optimality conditions and solution procedures for unconstrained and constrained optimization problems. May be repeated once for credit with consent of the chair. Cross-listed with ENGR 4841. Prerequisite: MATH 3841. |
4900 | Independent Study (1-5) |
4901 | Senior Seminar (2) Exploration of topics in mathematics. Topics selected from the literature to illustrate relationships among various areas of mathematics. Oral presentations and paper required. Prerequisite: senior standing in mathematics (completion of 32 units of mathematics courses) or permission of the instructor. |
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