Mathematics - Pure Mathematics Emphasis (BS)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
The Department recommends that students complete PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I & PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab to fulfill the General Education Physical Sciences Breadth Area.
This program requires the completion of multiple math courses, starting with MATH 1210 - Calculus I . Students who are not prepared for these math courses may need additional math credits/preparation, which may affect time to graduation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the BS requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Mathematics - Pure Mathematics Curriculum (55 Credits)

Elective Courses (15 Credits)

15 credits of any upper-division MATH course numbered between 3100 and 4800

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 120 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
30 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, BS Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Mathematics and Mathematics Education programs will have an ability to:

Use standard mathematical techniques to solve computational problems.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental mathematical concepts and results in the core content areas.
Use content knowledge to solve applied and real-world mathematical problems.
Communicate mathematics effectively using proper notation and terminology.
Use logical reasoning to construct clear and concise mathematical proofs.