Mathematics within the General Studies Major

Students may seek a major focused on mathematics within the individual studies option of the general studies major.

Degree Requirements

A degree with a major in general studies and a focus in mathematics requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 30 credits for the major (indicated by ); 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

Requirements for the Mathematics Focus

Coursework for a focus in mathematics within the general studies major includes the following:

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in general studies with a focus in mathematics.
Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.
Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) and cross-curricular requirements (in civic responsibility, historical, and international perspectives) may be found on the GER page.

First Courses
(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for math and English composition courses.

LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods (1)

ENGL 101/101X Introduction to Writing (3)

MATH 107 College Algebra (3)
or MATH 108 Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry
or a higher-level math course

Introductory Courses
(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)
and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

ENGL 291 Expository and Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing

GVPT 170 American Government (3)
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems (3)

Foundation Courses
(to be taken within the first 60 credits)

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences (discipline must differ from first)

MATH 140 Calculus I (8-9)
and MATH 141 Calculus II (recommended electives)
or
MATH 130 Calculus A
and MATH 131 Calculus B
and MATH 132 Calculus C (recommended electives)

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)
or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)
or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other course(s) to fulfill the second general education requirement in arts and humanities (discipline must differ from first) and the cross-curricular requirement for historical perspective

IFSM 304 Ethics in the Information Age (3)
or other course(s) to fulfill the second general education requirement in interdisciplinary issues/computing and the cross-curricular requirement in civic responsibility

SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication (3)
or COMM 380 Language in Social Contexts
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

BMGT 392 Global Business Management (3)
or other course to fulfill the cross-curricular requirement in international perspective

Additional Required Courses
(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)

ENGL 391/391X Advanced Expository and Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ upper-level intensive writing

MATH 301 Concepts of Real Analysis I (3)
or other pure mathematics course (see Requirements for the Major)

MATH 381 Operations Research (3)
or other applied mathematics course (see Requirements for the Major)

MATH 402 Algebraic Structures (3)
or other pure mathematics (see Requirements for the Major)

MATH 450 Logic for Computer Science (3)
or other applied mathematics course (see Requirements for the Major)

MATH 463 Complex Variables (3)
or other pure mathematics (see Requirements for the Major)

MATH 466 Numerical Analysis (3)
or other applied mathematics course (see Requirements for the Major)

STAT 400 Applied Probability and Statistics I (3)
or other applied mathematics course (see Requirements for the Major)

STAT 410 Introduction to Probability Theory (3)
or other applied mathematics course (see Requirements for the Major)

Pure mathematics course(s) (6)
(Contact an academic advisor for a list of approved courses.)

Minor and/or Elective Courses
(to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses) (38)

Total credits for BS in general studies (120)

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, students should refer to the overall bachelor's degree requirements.

Last updated: 16 October 2006