B.S. in Mathematics: Option in Applied Mathematics - Application in Economics and Finance, 2024-2025 Catalog
Four Year Degree Worksheet for:
This degree worksheet is intended to help you develop a balanced course schedule while completing your degree within 4 years. The same sequence of courses (with fewer courses each semester) is also recommended for students completing their degree in 5 or 6 years. The listed schedule of courses is a sample path to the degree and one of several possible ways of completing the degree requirements.
This worksheet is not intended to replace academic advising with your assigned advisor. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ should consult with their assigned advisor to determine the appropriate sequence of required courses and electives based on their academic goals.
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Enrollment Services prepares the Academic Requirements Report, which is the official graduation verification.
Major-Specific Degree Requirements
Major-Specific Degree Requirements are listed as an "MSDR" in the notes column. These courses must be completed in order to declare your major. All students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the STEM MSDR suite. For more information, please see: Major-Specific Degree Requirements for ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
Pre-Mathematics first-time freshmen must complete MATH 122 and MATH 123 with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Additional Notes
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ should take the Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement Placement Examination (GPE) after Year 1.
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 122 (area B4) | Calculus I (4) | Appropriate placement, MATH 111 and either 112B or 113 | MSDR |
| GE (area A2) | Written Communication (3) | MSDR | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| GE (area B2) | Life Science (3) | B2NL | |
| NSCI 190A | Experience Success Program 1 (1) | Fall only |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 123 (area B4) | Calculus II (4) | MATH 122 | MSDR |
| CECS 174 | Intro Programming and Problems Solving (3) | CECS 100 (A3); MATH 113, 122, or 123 | |
| ECON 100 (area D3) | Principles of Macroeconomics (3)* | MATH 103 or higher | |
| GE (area A1) | Oral Communication (3) | MSDR | |
| GE (area A3) | Critical Thinking (3) | MSDR |
Year 2 - Semester 3
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 224 | Calculus III (4) | MATH 123 | |
| MATH 247 | Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) | MATH 123 | |
| PHYS 151 (area B1) | Mechanics & Heat (4) | MATH 122, 123, or 224 | |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Microeconomics (3)* | MATH 103 or higher | |
| Elective | Elective (1) |
Year 2 - Semester 4
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 233 | Fundamental Concepts for Advanced Mathematics (3) | ||
| MATH 364A | Ordinary Differential Equations (3) | MATH 224, Pre/Corequisite: 247 | |
| ECON 310; OR FIN 300 | Microeconomic Theory (3); OR Business Finance (3) | ECON 100 and 101, MATH 115 or 119A or 122; OR none | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) |
Year 3 - Semester 5
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 323 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis (4) | MATH 224 and CECS 174 | |
| MATH 380 | Probability and Statistics (3) | MATH 224 | |
| ECON 311; OR FIN 350 | Macroeconomic Theory (3); OR Investment Principles (3) | ECON 100 and 101, MATH 115 or 119A or 122; OR FIN 300 | take ECON 311 if ECON 310 was taken; take FIN 350 if FIN 300 was taken |
| ENGL 317 | Technical Communication (3) | GE Foundation | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) |
Year 3 - Semester 6
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 361A | Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I (3) | MATH 224 and 233 | GE UD AREA B |
| STAT 381 | Mathematical Statistics (3) | MATH 247 and 380 | |
| Upper Division Elective | Economics or Finance (3)** | see notes | |
| Upper Division Elective | Applied Math Elective (3)*** | see notes | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) |
Year 4 - Semester 7
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 361B | Intro. to Mathematical Analysis II (3) | MATH 361A | |
| Upper Division Elective | Economics or Finance (3)** | see notes | |
| Upper Division Elective | Applied Math Elective (3)*** | see notes | |
| GE Upper Division (C-UD, D-UD) | Upper Division (3) | ECON 300* | see notes |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) |
Year 4 - Semester 8
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Division Elective | Applied Math Elective (3)*** | see notes | |
| Upper Division Elective | Applied Math Elective (3)*** | see notes | |
| Elective | Economics or Finance (3) | ||
| GE Upper Division (area B-UD, C-UD, D-UD) | Upper Division (3) | GE Foundation | GWAR/WI |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) |
Notes
*ECON 100, 101 are preferred but can be replaced by ECON 300 (UD GE area D).
**Take 15 units from just one of the following groups:
- Economics group:
- ECON 310
- ECON 311
- ECON 320
- ECON 410
- ECON 411
- ECON 420
- ECON 485
- Finance group
- FIN 300
- FIN 350
- FIN 450
- FIN 460
- FIN 480
- FIN 485
- FIN 490
***Take 12 units from the following (including at least one of MATH 474 or MATH 485):
- MATH 364B
- MATH 423
- MATH 463
- MATH 470
- MATH 473
- MATH 474
- MATH 479
- MATH 485
- STAT 410
- STAT 482
