Mathematics (B.S.)
The Bachelor or Science with a major in mathematics will prepare you with critical thinking skills to work in a multitude of fields. These fields can include but are not limited to Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Mathematical Modeling, Education, Engineering, and Cryptography.
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Course Planning Guide
A course planning guide is provided below for a mathematics major who takes a statistics minor. Mathematics majors in their first two years should focus on completing the core curriculum, efficiently working through the Key Prerequisites for mathematics content (MATH 2460 and MATH 2800) and beginning 3000-level mathematics content courses. The degree map is a suggestion only. Please discuss your plan of study with your advisor to make sure that you meet all requirements.
Please note that a minor is required, but the content for the minor is left to the student's choice from current UNG minors. You should speak with an advisor in the content area of your chosen minor (at the latest) during your second year so that you can complete the prerequisites and coursework for that minor.
Freshman Year
Mathematics majors should complete Calculus II (MATH 2460) during the first year because it is a Key Prerequisite. If Calculus II has not been completed by spring semester of the first year, mathematics majors should consider taking it in the summer before the second year begins.
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 1450-Calculus I | 4 hours |
| ENGL 1101-English Composition I | 3 hours |
| HIST 1112-World Civilization II | 3 hours |
| Science 1 | 3 hours |
| Lab | 1 hour |
| 14 hours |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 2460-Calculus II | 4 hours |
| ENGL 1102-English Composition II | 3 hours |
| Foreign Language | 4 hours |
| Science 2 | 3 hours |
| Lab | 1 hour |
| 15 hours |
Why this student is on track
Core Curriculum requirements have been met. Area A of the core is complete (MATH 1450, ENGL 1101 and 1102) as are Area B (HIST 1112 and Foreign Language) and Area D (MATH 2460 and PHYS 1111(L) and 1112(L)). A lab science sequence is required in Area D.
Sophomore Year
Mathematics majors should complete Intro to Proofs (MATH 2800) by end of the second year because it is a Key Prerequisite. If Proofs has not been completed by spring semester of the second year, mathematics majors should ensure that it is completed no later than fall semester of the third year. Otherwise, graduation may be delayed.
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 2470-Calculus III | 4 hours |
| MATH 3350-Probability and Statistics, Stats Minor Course 1 | 3 hours |
| ENGL 21xx Literature elective, Area C | 3 hours |
| Fine Arts or Philosophy elective, Area C | 3 hours |
| Elective 1 | 3 hours |
| 16 hours |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 2800-Intro to Proofs | 3 hours |
| MATH 3000-Differential Equations | 3 hours |
| CSCI1301-Programming | 4 hours |
| Behavioral Science Elective, Area E | 3 hours |
| MATH 3370-Applied Multivariate Statistics, Stats Minor Course 2 | 3 hours |
| 16 hours |
Why this student is on track
Areas A through D of the core curriculum are complete. Key Prerequisites of MATH 2460 and 2800 enable student a wide choice of mathematics courses to choose from at the 3000- and 4000-level. Area F is nearly complete, and two required 3000-level courses are complete.
Junior Year
By the end of the Junior year, students should have completed the entire core curriculum, have at least of half their minor courses complete and several of their 3000- and 4000-level mathematics content complete.
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 2400-Intro to Statistics | 3 hours |
| MATH 3600-Abstract Algebra I | 3 hours |
| MATH 3650-Linear Algebra | 3 hours |
| MATH 4180-Complex Variables | 3 hours |
| Global Issues, US History/Gov't Elective, Area E | 3 hours |
| 15 hours |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 3360-Stochastic Processes, Stats Minor Course 3 | 3 hours |
| MATH 3XXX-Math Content Elective 1 or 4 | 3 hours |
| Global Issues, Social Science Elective, Area E | 3 hours |
| Elective | 3 hours |
| 12 hours |
Why this student is on track
The core curriculum is complete including all Area F courses. Only one course for minor remains and the majority of the 3000- and 4000-level mathematics content has been completed.
Senior Year
In Year 4, the student must complete all required courses for the major and minor, and take enough electives to earn 120 semester hours of credit at UNG.
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 4200-Real Analysis | 3 hours |
| MATH 3XXX-Math Content Elective 2 or 4 | 3 hours |
| MATH 3XXX-Math Content Elective 3 or 4 | 3 hours |
| Elective | 3 hours |
| 12 hours |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 3370-Applied Multivariate Statistics, Stats Minor Course 4 | 3 hours |
| MATH 4950-Senior Research Project | 1 hour |
| MATH 3XXX-Math Content Elective 4 of 4 | 3 hours |
| Elective | 3 hours |
| Elective | 3 hours |
| 13 hours |
Why this student is on track
The core curriculum is complete. The major and minor have been completed, and six additional elective courses bring the total number of semester hours to 120. Note that with seven elective courses, students have the opportunity to complete a second minor.