Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics, B.A.


Program Requirements


Elective Courses: 6 Credits


One Mathematics Course at the 300-500 Level


Note 1: MATH 547 - Theory of Sets  may be elected only upon recommendation of mathematics faculty.
Note 2: A student who is also preparing to be a teacher should choose either MATH 404 - Elements of Geometry  or MATH 553 - Concepts of Geometry  to satisfy this elective.

One Course from the Following List


One course from the following list to be taken only after the student has completed MATH 340 , MATH 375 , MATH 423  and MATH 451  or instructor permission is required.

Honors Program


  

Recommended Coursework Outside the Major


Depending on students’ educational and professional objectives, they should consider taking courses in statistics and/or computer science to complement their studies in mathematics. In particular, students who plan to major or minor in Computer Science should register for CIS 201  as early as possible. Other majors are strongly advised to register for CIS 201  the semester after completing MATH 340 . Students are encouraged to consult closely with a departmental adviser in course selections.

Note(s)


  • 30 hours of required courses for the mathematics major must be completed with a numerical minimum grade of 2.0. The remaining three hours may be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0/S. Students are advised to complete the required courses for a numerical grade.
  • Transfer students who have fewer than 12 credit hours total in Calculus I, II and Multivariate Calculus should consult the chair of the department.
  • All prerequisite requirements for mathematics courses must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0/S.

Total Credit Hours Required: 33