Características circuitales

Students may seek a general studies major focused on mathematics. The description and objectives of the major in general studies may be found on p. 110.

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 F_{); 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 Mathematics within the General Studies Major

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

G Required foundation courses (15-16 credits): MATH 108; one of the following MATH sequences MATH 130, 131, and 132 (or MATH 140 and 141); STAT 200

G Core courses (15 credits): Chosen from MATH 301, 381, 402, 450, 463, and 466; STAT 400, 410, and 450

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) may be found on p. 67.

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Credits First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses. LIBS 150 Information Literacy

and Research Methods 1 WRTG 101/101X Introduction to Writing 3

MATH 107 College Algebra 3

MATH 108F _{Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry 3}

or MATH 115 Pre-Calculus

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 BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology

or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory WRTG 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 or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software

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 140F _{Calculus I 8-9}

and MATH 141F _{Calculus II}

or MATH 130 Calculus A and MATH 131 Calculus B and MATH 132 Calculus C

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 ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

IFSM 304 Ethics in the Information Age 3 or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in interdisciplinary issues/computing

SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3 or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking

or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/writing or speech

BMGT 392 Global Business Management 3 (recommended elective)

STAT 200F _{Introduction to Statistics 3} Additional Required Courses

(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses) WRTG 391/391X Advanced Expository and

Research Writing 3

or other course to fulfill the upper-level advanced writing requirement

MATH 301F _{Concepts of Real Analysis I 3}

or other core course

(see Requirements for the Major)

MATH 381F _{Operations Research 3}

or other core course

(see Requirements for the Major)

MATH 402F Algebraic Structures 3 or other core course

(see Requirements for the Major)

MATH 450F Logic for Computer Science 3 or other core course

(see Requirements for the Major)

STAT 400F _{Applied Probability and Statistics I 3}

or other applied mathematics course (see Requirements for the Major)

minor and/or Elective Courses

(to be taken in the last 60 credits along

with required major courses) 36-37 total credits for BS in general studies 120

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requirements for philosophy within the General Studies Major

Coursework for a major in general studies with a focus in philosophy includes the following:

G Required foundation courses (6 credits): PHIL 100 and one of the following courses: PHIL 140, 142, 170, 245

G Core courses (21 credits): Any upper-level PHIL courses

G Supplemental major course (3 credits): Additional courses related to the discipline (contact an academic advisor for a list of approved courses)

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in general studies with a focus in philosophy. 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) may be found on p. 67.

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Philosophy within the