Mathematics (BS)
Arts and Sciences
General Education Requirements
HEGIS Number: 1701
- Info
- The Online Bulletin is for information purposes only. Current students must complete the requirements as outlined in the York Bulletin as applicable.
- Course Descriptions
- Course descriptions can be found in the online PDF version of the Bulletin
Students majoring in mathematics may develop breadth and depth in theoretical and applied areas of mathematics, including computer mathematics. They may prepare for careers in teaching, industry, or government. After graduation from York College, the mathematics major may pursue graduate studies toward an advanced degree as a full-time student, or as a part-time student while working in his or her chosen career.
Required Prerequisites (5 Credits) |
5 | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH119 | Computer Algebra System | 1 |
| MATH121 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | 4 |
| or | ||
| MATH184 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 121 & 184 satisfy the General Education Requirement | ||
Major Discipline Requirements |
33 | |
| MATH122 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH221 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH333 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH336 | Modern Algebra | 4 |
| One Course One Course From: | ||
| MATH481 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH482 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH483 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH484 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH485 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH486 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH487 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH488 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH489 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
An Additional 4 credits of Mathematices or CS Electives |
4 | |
| **Mathematics electives are Math or CS courses numbered 200 and above. The following courses cannot be credited toward fulfillment of the mathematics major requirements: Math 101, 102, 111, 115, 120, 141, 150, 190, 271, 272, 302, 303; CS 193, 194 | ||
Mathematics Electives ( 12 Credits) All mathematics majors must complete at least three additional advanced mathematics or CS courses, to make a total of at least 36 credits, in one of the required areas of specialty: |
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A. Actuarial Matematics & Operations Research Area: |
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| MATH210 | Probability & Statistics I | 4 |
| MATH211 | Probability & Statistics II | 4 |
| MATH313 | Operations Research | 3 |
| One Course From | ||
| MATH481 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH482 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH483 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH484 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH485 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH486 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH487 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH488 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH489 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| Also recommended are: CS 172 and Mathematics 243, 321 and 410. The Mathematics Department also suggests, but not required, that Actuarial Mathematics students complete at least two examinations provided by the Society of Actuaries before graduation. | ||
B. Applied Mathematics Area |
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| MATH210 | Probability & Statistics I | 4 |
| MATH211 | Probability & Statistics II | 4 |
| MATH223 | Differential Equations & Dynamical Systems | 3 |
| One Course from: | ||
| MATH481 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH482 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH483 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH484 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH485 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH486 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH487 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH488 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH489 | Seminar in Contemptorary Mathematics | 1 |
C. Computing Area: |
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| MATH225 | Discrete mathematical Structures | 4 |
| CS291 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CS341 | Algorithms & Data Structures | 4 |
D. General Area |
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| MATH223 | Differential Equations & Dynamical Systems | 3 |
| MATH225 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 4 |
| MATH311 | Mathematics Methods for Physical Science | 4 |
| or | ||
| MATH432 | Advanced Calculus | 4 |
| One Course From | ||
| MATH481 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH482 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH483 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH484 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH485 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH486 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH487 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH488 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH489 | Seminar in Contemporary Mathematics | 1 |
E. Mathematics Education Area: |
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| MATH210 | Probability & Statistics I | 4 |
| MATH225 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 4 |
| MATH479 | History & Philosophyof Mathematics | 1 |
| One Course From the Following: | ||
| MATH243 | Combinatorial & Discrete Geometry | 3 |
| MATH244 | Geometric Structures | 3 |
