BS in MATHEMATICS (694420) MAP Sheet

Department of Mathematics
For students entering the degree program during the 2003 2004 curricular year.

GENERAL EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (49.5 54.0 hours) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (53.0 total hours)
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Grades of C or below will not be acceptable in major Complete an additional 3 hours from the following:
(35.5 40.0 hours) courses. Math 300 History of Mathematics 3.0
Math 311 Intro. to Numerical Methods 3.0
Requ iremen ts # Classes Hours Classes Complete the following core requirements during Math 347 Intro. to Partial Differential Equations 3.0
the first 2 years of the program: Math 350 Combinatorics 3.0
Languages of Learning Math 1 1 2 H * Calculus 1 4.0 Math 355 Graph Theory 3.0
Precolle ge Math 0 1 0 3.0 from approved list Math 113H Calculus 2 4.0 Math 362 Survey o f Geom etry 3.0
1st Year Writing 1 3.0 Engl 115 Math 190 Fundamentals of Mathematics 3.0 Math 372 Abstrac t Algebra 3.0
Advanced Writing 1 3.0 Engl 316 Math 214 Calculus of Several Variables 3.0 Math 387 Num ber The ory 3.0
Adva nced Lang uage s/Math /Music 1 4.0 Math 112H* Math 315 Theo ry of Ana lysis 3.0 Math 411 Numerical Methods 3.0
Math 334 Ordinary Differential Equations 3.0 Math 460R Topics in Geom etry 3.0
Liberal Arts Core Math 343 Elem entary Linea r Algebra 3.0 Math 480 Mathe matic al Mod els 3.0
Biological Science 1 3.0 Biol 100 Math 371 Abstrac t Algebra 3.0 Math 495R Readings in Mathematics 1-2.0
Physical Science 1 3.0 PhyS 100 or exam Math 501 Real N umbe rs 3.0
American Heritage 1 3.0 AHtg 100 Complete the following: Math 502 Set Th eory 3.0
Civilization 2 6.0 from approved list Math 316 Theo ry of Ana lysis 3.0 Math 511 Numrcl Mthds for Prtl Diffrntl Equtns 3.0
Wellness 1 3 1.52.0 from approved list Math 332 Introdu ction to C omp lex An alysis 3.0 Math 512 Num erical A nalysis 3.0
Math 513R Adv T opics in A pplied Ma th 3.0
Arts and Sciences Electives Complete the following: Math 521 Methods of Applied Mathematics 3.0
Arts and Letters 1 3.0 from approved list CS 142 Intro to Computer Programming 3.0 Math 522 Methods of Applied Mathematics 3.0
Natural Sciences 1 34.0 from approved list Math 530 Calculus of Variations 3.0
Social & Behavioral Sciences 1 3.0 from approved list Complete one course from the following: Math 532 Com plex A nalysis 3.0
Stat 321 Elements of Mathematical Statistics 3.0 Math 534 Intro to Dynamical Systems 1 3.0
Stat 421 Probab ility and Distributio n Theo ry 3.0 Math 535 Intro to Dynamical Systems 2 3.0
Math 541 Real A nalysis 3.0
After consulting with a faculty advisor, complete 4 12.0 Math 542 Real A nalysis 3.0
courses from one of the following areas of Math 543 Advan ced Pro bability 3.0
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS specialization (at least one 500-level course must be Math 547 Partial Differential Equations 3.0
included ): Math 551 Intro to Topology 3.0
Religion Courses (14.0 hours) Applied Math: Math 552 Intro to Topology 3.0
Book of Mormon 2 4.0 RelA 121 and 122 Math 347, 511, 521, 522, 534, 535, 541, 542, Math 561 Intro to Algeb raic Geo metry 3.0
New Testament 1 2.0 RelA 211 or 212 547, 570 Math 562 Intro to Algeb raic Geo metry 3.0
Doctrine & Cov enants 1 2.0 RelC 324 or 325 Discrete Math & Geom etry: Math 570 Matrix A nalysis 3.0
Elective courses 2 6 6.0 Math 350, 355, 362, 387, 532, 551, 552, 570 Phscs 517 Mathematical Physics 3.0
Numerical Analysis:
Gradu ation Re quirem ents Math 311, 347, 411, 511, 512 Stude nts wh o contin ue tow ard gra duate work s hould
Reside nce hou rs 30.0 Pure Math: complete Math 372, 532, 541, and 542.
Total ho urs need ed to grad uate 120.0 Math 372, 387, 532, 541, 542, 551, 552
Those planning for doctoral w ork sho uld also co mplete
Math 551 and 552 and are advised to gain competence
in one or two languages from French, German, or
Russia n.

S t u d en t s ar e re q u ir e d to t a ke t h e a d v a nc e d m a th G R E
before their fina l sem ester o f study.

Recommended Courses:
Phscs 121 Principles of Physics 3.0
Phscs 220 Principles of Physics 3 3.0
*THESE CLASS ES FILL BOTH GE AND MAJOR REQU IREMENTS (4.0 hours overlap)
F O R G E O R M A J O R Q U E S T IO N S C O N T A C T T H E A D V IS E M E N T C E N T E R F A C U L T Y A D V IS O R :
Physical and Mathematical Sciences College Advisement Center Rodney Forcade
N-179 ESC 316 TMCB
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
Telephone: (801) 422-6270 Telephone: (801) 422-2379
 BS in MATHEMATICS (694420)
2003 2004

Suggested Sequence of Courses: JUNIOR YEAR THE DISCIPLINE: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

5th Semester Mathematics is a means of dealing with order, Majors in mathematics (BS) prepare for a wide
FRE SHM AN YEAR Math 316 (FW) 3.0 pattern, and number as seen in the world around variety of careers. Some enter graduate school or
1st Semester Approved Math elective 3.0 us. The abilities to compute, to think logically, and professional schools and prepare for careers in
1st Year Writing 3.0 General Education courses, to take a reasoned approach to solving problems college teaching, consulting, research and
or AHtg 100 (3.0) university requirements, are highly valued in society and are characteristics development, law, medicine, business
Math 112H (FWSpSu) 4.0 and/or general electives 9.0 of any educated person. Mathematics is not just a administration. Others take positions in
Math 190 (FWSu) 3.0 Total Hours 15.0 body of knowledge, but a process of analysis, government agencies, industrial laboratories,
RelA 121 2.0 reasoning, comparison, deduction, generalization, information management firms, business
General Education courses, 6th Semester and problem solving. organizations, etc. All of them spend much time
university requirements, Math 332 (FW) 3.0 A mathematician s stock in trade is the ability to communicating with colleagues about the problems
and/or general electives 3.0 Math 334 (FWSpSu) 3.0 solve problems and to explain the solutions to they are solving as they continue to learn more
Total Hours 15.0 General Education courses, others. Having once determined what the right mathematics and share mathematical ideas with
university requirements, questions are, solving problems involves analyzing others.
2nd Semester and/or general electives 9.0 both concrete and abstract situations, relating them For more information on careers in your major,
AHtg 100 3.0 Total Hours 15.0 to mathematical ideas and using mathematical please refer to From Major to Career, a publication
or 1st Year Writing (3.0) techniques to work toward solutions. Explaining located in all college advisement centers.
C S 142 (FWSpSu) 3.0 SEN IOR YEAR the solution involves pointing out what has been
Math 113H (FWSpSu) 4.0 7th Semester solved and why the solution is valid.
Math 343 (FWSpSu) 3.0 Approved Math electives 6.0
RelA 122 2.0 General Education courses,
General Education courses, university requirements,
university requirements, and/or general electives 9.0
and/or general electives 1.0 Total Hours 15.0
Total Hours 16.0
8th Semester
SOP HOM ORE YEAR Approved Math elective 3.0
3rd Semester General Education courses,
Math 214 (FWSpSu) 3.0 university requirements,
Stat 321 (FWSu) 3.0 and/or general electives 12.0
Mathematics Elective 3.0 Total Hours 15.0
General Education courses,
university requirements,
and/or general electives 6.0
Total Hours 15.0

4th Semester
Math 315 (FW) 3.0
Math 371 (FWSp) 3.0
General Education courses,
university requirements,
and/or general electives 9.0
Total Hours 15.0

Students should begin their specialty at the beginning of the senior year at the latest.
Mathematics Department
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