The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree and to the Bachelor of Science degree. Either of these two programs, when combined with suitably chosen electives, constitutes an excellent background for a career as a mathematics teacher or for a wide range of careers and advanced or professional degree programs. Furthermore, the Bachelor of Science degree program is designed to prepare students for graduate work in mathematics. The certificate program in statistics can be completed either independently or in conjunction with the other programs. Minors in Mathematics and in Statistics are also offered. The department is committed to offer courses according to a long-term schedule.

In addition, the Department of Mathematical Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science degree, Master of Science in Teaching degree, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Outstanding scholarship in the mathematics program is recognized by membership in the Florida Zeta Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honorary society for university students, and by the annual Pi Mu Epsilon award at the Honors Convocation. Students in the Department of Mathematical Sciences have performed well on the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Examination, the annual North American mathematical competition for undergraduates.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences works in close cooperation with the Career Planning and Placement Office and the Co-operative Education Office in counseling and assisting mathematics students seeking permanent, part-time or vacation employment.

Students are strongly urged to discuss their programs with an advisor so that their program can be tailored to individual needs and interests.
 

Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (Minimum of 120 credit-hours required)
 

In addition to the University and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science requirements, students seeking a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics must satisfy the following five requirements:

(1) Upper Division Mathematics Electives: These electives must be chosen from courses offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences and numbered 3000 of higher. The following courses may not be used as upper division mathematics electives: STA 3163, STA 3949, STA 4032, MAT 3949 or STA 4800.

(2) In calculation of the departmental GPA, where relevant, the higher grade in the course will be used.

(3) Because of overlap in course content, Mathematics majors may receive credit for at most one course in each of the following pairs: ( MAP 2302, MAP 3305), (MAP 4303, MAP 4306).

(4) At least 15 credits of upper division Mathematics courses must be completed at FAU. These courses must be completed with at least a 2.20 GPA (BA program) or 2.50 GPA (BS program).

(5) Any Mathematics course taken at another institution must be completed with a grade of at least C- to be considered part of either baccalaureate program.

Honors Program in Mathematics: Qualified students are invited to participate in the undergraduate honors mathematics program. To be eligible, a student must have completed at least 60 credit-hours, with a GPA of at least 3.00 in mathematics courses taken at FAU. To be admitted to the program, the student must apply to the Honor Coordinator before the semester in which the honor thesis (MAT 4970) is written. A student completing the honors track will receive the designation "Honors in Mathematics" at the time of graduation.

The requirement for completing the honors track are as follows.

Completion of three courses chosen from the following: Introductory Analysis 1,2 (MAA 5226, 5227), Introductory Combinatorics (MAD 5202), Introductory Abstract Algebra 1;

(MAS 5312, 5313) and Set Theory (MHF 5206), counting as 9 credits of mathematics major elecitve requirement.

Maintenance of a GPA of at least 3.00 in mathematics courses taken at FAU.

Minor in Mathematics: 24 credit-hours of mathematics courses at the level of Calculus I or above, with grades of "C-" or better in each course and including at least one of the following:
 

Minor in Statistics: Each of the following courses, except STA 2022, must be completed with a grade of at least C-.
 

To enter the program, all students must master the mathematical prerequisites: Calculus I & II (MAC 2311 & 2312 or equivalent). It is strongly recommended that students take Calculus III (MAC 2313) and Matrix Theory (MAS 2103). In addition, all students must achieve the grade of "B" or higher in Statistics in Practice (STA 2022) which may be taken concurrently with the mathematical prerequisites. Each of the courses presented for the Certificate, except STA 2022, must be completed with a grade of at least C-.

After meeting the mathematical prerequisites, students must take one course from the following list:
 

Secondary Teacher Certification: A program leading to teacher certification in Mathematics is available. Information pertaining to this program is available through the Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education. Students interested in teaching mathematics at the high school level should contact the College of Education regarding the prerequisites for MAE 4945, Student Teaching.

11/5/1998 H.N.