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Mathematics: Computational - BA, BS


College of Science

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

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  • For more information about Mathematics, see the website.
  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with their advisor, Linda Skabelund. Current students should also meet with Linda Skabelund and log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.

 

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.75 GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

CS 1400: Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1              4     CS 1410: Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (QI)   3    
MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL)   4     ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3    
College of Science Course 4   MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)   4    
      College of Science Course 4  
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

CS 2420: Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (QI)   3     CS 2410: Introduction to Event Driven Programming and GUI’s    3    
MATH 2210: Multivariable Calculus (QI)   3     ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3    
MATH 2270: Linear Algebra (QI)   3     MATH 2280: Ordinary Differential Equations (QI)   3    
Breadth American Institutions (BAI)   3   MATH 3310: Discrete Mathematics   3    
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

MATH 4200: Foundations of Analysis (CI)   3     MATH 5620: Numerical Algorithms for Approximate Solutions of DE   2    
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA)   3   MATH 5710: Introduction to Probability   3    
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)   2-3   Breadth Social Sciences (BSS)   3  
MATH 4610: Fundamentals of Numerical Analysis  or MATH 5610: Computational Linear Algebra  3  or 2    Depth Social Sciences (DSS)   2-3  
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

MATH 5210: Introduction to Analysis I   3     CS 4XXX Elective Courses 3  
CS 4XXX Elective Courses 3   MATH 5XXX Elective Courses 3  
Breadth Humanities (BHU)   3   MATH 5XXX Elective Courses 3  
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS)  or Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)   3   Communications Intensive (CI)   3  
MATH 5810: Topics in Mathematics  1-3  Capstone Experience      
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Program Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses taken for the major. Program coursework may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.

Capstone Experience


The capstone experience is a 3-credit requirement for all Mathematics and Statistics majors. The capstone may be satisfied in several ways, including, but not limited to, completing an internship and a reflective essay, participating in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), or completing MATH/STAT 5810. Other means of satisfying the requirement may be developed on an individual basis between the student and their faculty advisor.