BU Mathematics BS Degree Checklist Required Math Courses (39 credits) Credits Grade Semester/Year MATH 125 Calculus 1 3 MATH 126 Calculus 2 3 MATH 225 Calculus 3 3 MATH 226 Calculus 4 3 MATH 185 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH 241 Probability and Statistics 3 MATH 314 Linear Algebra 3 MATH 410 Math Modeling 3 MATH 310 Abstract Algebra 3 MATH 421 Advanced Calculus 3 Choose one of Elective Math ( 6 credits) Math 300 or higher. At least 1 of MATH 322, 360, 421, 422
3 3 Credits Grade Semester/Year 4 Required CS courses (6 credits) Complete 1 option COMPSCI 121 Object Oriented Programming in Java COMPSCI 122 Graphic Interface in Java Or any course COMPSCI 300 or higher or
4/3
COMPSCI 123 Visual Basic 1 3
COMPSCI 223 Visual Basic 2 3
Semester/Year
BS Concentration (9 credits)
Credits Grade
3 3 3 Credits
Grade Semester/Year ENGLISH 101 Foundation of Woriting ENGLISH 101 Foundations f Writing 3 PHYSICS 211 General Physics 1 3 PHYSICS 212 General Physics 2 3 Other Required Courses BS Degree Concentrations
The requirements for a BS in Mathematics include the completion of one of the following
concentrations:
Applied Mathematics: Three courses from:
MATH 322 Differential Equations, MATH 342 Design and Analysis of Experiments, MATH 343
Applied Regression Analysis, MATH 361 Coding and Signal Processing, (MATH 381 Operations
Research), MATH 385 Combinatorics and Graph Theory, MATH 461 Probability Models and
Applications, MATH 462 Mathematical Statistics, (MATH 471 Numerical Analysis, MATH 472
Matrix Computation).
Computer Science: Three courses from COMPSCI 221 and higher.
Statistics: Three courses from MATH 240 Statistical Methods, MATH 243 Nonparametric
Statistics, MATH 342 Design and Analysis of Experiments,
MATH 343 Applied Regression Analysis, MATH 441 Math in Sports, MATH 446 Biostatistics,
MATH 461 Probability Models and Applications, MATH 462 Mathematical Statistics
Actuarial Science: Three courses from MATH 343 Applied Regression Analysis, (MATH 381
Operations Research), MATH 461 Probability Models and Applications, MATH 462 Mathematical
Statistics
Graduate School Preparation: MATH 310 Abstract Algebra and MATH 421 Advanced Calculus
are both required (one of which counts as a core class in the major). Two courses from MATH 360
Number Theory, MATH 385 Combinatorics and Graph Theory, (MATH 422 Complex Variables),
(MATH 411 Group Theory, MATH 451 Topology).
Physics: Three courses PHYSICS 300 or higher.
Note: The “Three courses” requirement implies three different courses and at least 9 credits.
Note: Courses listed in parentheses are not regularly offered, but might be taken by individualized
instruction.
Note: Appropriate Special Topics courses may be used to substitute for the above courses with the
permission of the advisor and department chair.
BU Mathematics BS Degree Checklist (Students Admitted Summer 2012 or Later) Learning Outcome 1 Communication 7 GEPs needed (3 disciplines) Learning Outcome 2 Information Literacy 2 GEPs needed COURSE GEPs SEM/YR GRADE ENGLISH 101 3 COURSE GEPs SEM/YR GRADE COURSE GEPs SEM/YR GRADE COURSE GEPs SEM/YR GRADE Physics 1 1 Learning Outcome 3 Analytical/Quantitative 5 GEPs needed (2 disciplines) Math 125 2 Learning Outcome 4 Culture/History 5 GEPs needed (2 disciplines) Learning Outcome 5 Natural Sciences 5 GEPs needed (2 disciplines) Math 125 1 Learning Outcome 6 Social Sciences 5 GEPs needed (2 disciplines) Learning Outcome 7 Arts and Humanities 5 GEPs needed (2 disciplines) Learning Outcome 8 Second Language 2 GEPs needed Learning Outcome 9 Health 2 GEPs needed Learning Outcome 10 Citizenship 2 GEPs needed Math 126 3 Physics 1 3 BU Mathematics BS Degree Checklist (Students Admitted Before Summer 2012) General Education Requirements For Students Admitted Before Fall 2012 Credits Grade Semester Year ENGLISH 101 Composition
Communications (9) 3 Quantitative and MATH 126 Calculus 2
Analytical Reasoning (3) Values (3) HPE (2) One Communication or Values
Group A (12) 3 departments Group B (12) 3 departments MATH 125 Calculus I
Group C (12) PHYSICS 211 General Physics
3 departments PHYSICS
212 General Physics
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2
Diversity (6) 2 departments 3
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Free Electives (as needed to complete 120 credits)