Degrees

The Department of Mathematical and Statistics offers a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. Well-trained mathematicians are in demand in many sectors of society including business, finance, education, computing, and government. Our degree programs also prepare students for graduate study in Mathematical Sciences and satisfies NCATE standards, preparing students to teach mathematics at the high school level.

 

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

  • Degree Requirements

    The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics prepares students for careers in academia, K-12 education, and a myriad of jobs requiring a balance of analytical and interpersonal abilities. In addition to a strong mathematics core curriculum, this degree helps to strengthen communication and critical thinking skills.

    Admission Requirements
    • Complete theÌý.
    Graduation Requirements
    • Complete theÌý.
    • Complete theÌý.
    • All mathematics majors must take a standardized test of knowledge of mathematics approved by the mathematics faculty for the purpose of evaluating program effectiveness. There is no minimum score required for graduation. This test will normally be taken during the senior year.
    • All mathematics majors must complete a portfolio demonstrating their mathematics knowledge. There is no grade for this requirement. The portfolio will normally be submitted in the semester of graduation.
    • Complete the following major requirements:
    Core Courses
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡251Calculus I4-6
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡251F F.A.T. Calculus I
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡252Calculus II4-6
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡252F F.A.T. Calculus II
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡253Calculus III4
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡264Introduction to the Mathematics Major1
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡265Fundamentals of Mathematics3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡306Discrete Methods3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡314Linear Algebra3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡401Introduction to Real Analysis3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡405Introduction to Abstract Algebra3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡420Historical Mathematics3
    Analysis and Topology
    Select one of the following:3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡410
    		Introduction to Complex Analysis
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡430
    		Concepts of Topology
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡431
    		Introduction to Differential Geometry
    Applied Math
    Select one of the following:3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡302
    		Ordinary Differential Equations
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡426
    		Numerical Analysis
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡432
    		Partial Differential Equations
    PHYS/BIOL/CHEM A456
    		Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
    Statistics
    Select one of the following:3-4
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡307
    		Probability and Statistics
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡308
    		Intermediate Statistics for the Sciences
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡402
    		Scientific Sampling
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡403
    		Regression Analysis
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡407
    		Time Series Analysis
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡410
    		Statistical Methods
    Other Mathematics Courses
    Select one of the following:3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡305
    		Introduction to Geometries
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡309
    		Introduction to Number Theory
    Select any 6 additional credits from any of the four categories above.6
    Additional Courses
    ±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý´¡101Introduction to Logic3
    Select 6 credits from the following (a WRTG GER plus one additional selection):6
    °Â¸é°Õ³ÒÌý´¡212
    		Writing and the Professions
    °Â¸é°Õ³ÒÌý´¡213
    		Writing and the Sciences
    °Â¸é°Õ³ÒÌý´¡214
    		Arguing Across Contexts
    ·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý´¡311
    		Writing in Public Life
    ·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý´¡312
    		Technical Writing and Design
    ·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý´¡313
    		Professional Writing
    ·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý´¡414
    		Research Writing
    Select 6 credits from the following: 6
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡111
    		Fundamentals of Oral Communication
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡235
    		Small Group Communication
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡237
    		Interpersonal Communication
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡241
    		Public Speaking
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡305
    		Intercultural Communication
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡330
    		Collaboration and Group Decision Making
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡335
    		Communication and Conflict
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡340
    		Nonverbal Communication
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡341
    		Advanced Public Speaking
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡350
    		Communication in the Workplace
    °ä°¿²Ñ²ÑÌý´¡450
    		Communication and Leadership
    °Õ±á¸éÌý´¡121
    		Fundamentals of Acting
    Mathematics Capstone Experience
    Select 1-3 credits from the following:1-3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡495´¡
    		Mathematics Practicum 1
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡495µþ
    		Mathematics or Statistics Internship 1
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡496
    		Advanced Readings in Mathematics 1
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡498
    		Individual Research 1
    Total65-72
    1

    ÌýA maximum of 6 credits ofÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡495´¡, ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡495µþ, ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡496 and ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡498 may be applied to the degree requirements.

    A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 39 credits must be upper-division.

    Honors in Mathematics

    The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics recognizes distinguished achievement by conferring programmatic honors in mathematics. In order to receive honors in mathematics, a student must meet the following requirements:

    • Meet the requirements f´Ç°ùÌýÌýas outlined in the catalog;
    • Meet the requirements for a BA/BS in Mathematics;
    • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 in the major requirements;
    • Complete a minimum of 12 upper-division credits required for the major in residence.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

  • Degree Requirements

    The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics prepares students for careers in academia, technology, business and the sciences. In addition to a strong mathematics core curriculum, this degree offers the opportunity to explore how mathematics is applied through concentrations in statistics, finance, physics, computer science, pre-data science, or another approved discipline as a bridge to a future career.

    Admission Requirements
    • Complete the .
    Graduation Requirements
    • Complete theÌý.
    • Complete theÌý.
    • Take a standardized test of knowledge of mathematics approved by the mathematics faculty for the purpose of evaluating program effectiveness. There is no minimum score required for graduation. This test will normally be taken during the senior year.
    • Complete a portfolio demonstrating their mathematics knowledge. There is no grade for this requirement. The portfolio will normally be submitted in the semester of graduation.
    • Complete the following major requirements:
    Core Courses
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡251Calculus I4-6
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡251F F.A.T. Calculus I
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡252Calculus II4-6
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡252F F.A.T. Calculus II
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡253Calculus III4
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡264Introduction to the Mathematics Major1
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡265Fundamentals of Mathematics3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡306Discrete Methods3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡314Linear Algebra3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡401Introduction to Real Analysis3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡405Introduction to Abstract Algebra3
    Analysis and Topology
    Select one of the following:3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡410
    		Introduction to Complex Analysis
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡430
    		Concepts of Topology
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡431
    		Introduction to Differential Geometry
    Applied Math
    Select one of the following:3
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡302
    		Ordinary Differential Equations
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡432
    		Partial Differential Equations
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡426
    		Numerical Analysis
    PHYS/BIOL/CHEM A456
    		Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
    Statistics
    Select one of the following: 23-4
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡307
    		Probability and Statistics 2
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡308
    		Intermediate Statistics for the Sciences 2
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡402
    		Scientific Sampling 2
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡403
    		Regression Analysis 2
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡407
    		Time Series Analysis
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡410
    		Statistical Methods
    Other Mathematics Course
    Select one of the following: 23
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡305
    		Introduction to Geometries
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡309
    		Introduction to Number Theory
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡420
    		Historical Mathematics
    Select 6 additional credits from the four categories above. 26
    Select from one of the following options:12-20
    Option 1: Statistics (12 credits)
    Complete 12 additional credits not already selected from the statistics list above
    Option 2: Physics (14 credits)
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý´¡211
    		General Physics I
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý´¡211L
    		General Physics I Laboratory
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý´¡212
    		General Physics II
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý´¡212L
    		General Physics II Laboratory
    Complete 6 additional credits of PHYS courses at the 300-level or higher
    Option 3: Computer Science (16 credits)
    °ä³§°ä·¡Ìý´¡101
    		Introduction to Computer Science
    °ä³§°ä·¡Ìý´¡201
    		Computer Programming I
    Complete 9 additional credits of CSCE courses at the 200-level or higher
    Option 4: Finance (18 credits)
    µþ´¡Ìý´¡325
    		Corporate Finance
    µþ´¡¶Ù´¡Ìý´¡110
    		Computer Concepts in Business
    ·¡°ä°¿±·Ìý´¡227
    		Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business
    Complete 9 credits of upper-division finance courses from the list below:
    µþ´¡Ìý´¡380
    		Investment Management
    µþ´¡Ìý´¡385
    		Intermediate Financial Management
    µþ´¡Ìý´¡427
    		International Finance
    µþ´¡Ìý´¡451
    		Advanced Investment Strategies
    µþ´¡Ìý´¡452
    		Financial Derivatives
    Option 5: Pre-Data Science (20 credits) 2
    °ä³§°ä·¡Ìý´¡101
    		Introduction to Computer Science
    °ä³§°ä·¡Ìý´¡201
    		Computer Programming I
    °ä³§°ä·¡Ìý´¡211
    		Computer Programming II
    °ä³§°ä·¡Ìý´¡311
    		Data Structures and Algorithms
    °ä³§°ä·¡Ìý´¡360
    		Database Systems
    Complete one of the following courses not already selected from a list above:
    °ä³§°ä·¡Ìý´¡415
    		Machine Learning
    °ä³§°ä·¡Ìý´¡462
    		Data Mining
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡407
    		Time Series Analysis
    Option 6: Concentration in another discipline involving mathematics (15 credits) 3
    Complete 15 credits from a departmentally-approved list, of which 6 credits must be upper-division.
    Mathematics Capstone Experience1
    Select from one of the following options.
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡495´¡
    		Mathematics Practicum 1
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡495µþ
    		Mathematics or Statistics Internship 1
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡496
    		Advanced Readings in Mathematics 1
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡498
    		Individual Research 1
    Total59-72
    1

    A maximum of 6 credits ofÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡495´¡, ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡495µþ, ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡496 andÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡498Ìýmay be applied to the degree requirements.

    2

    If completing Option 5 (Pre-Data Science), ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡307 is required to complete the Statistics degree requirement, ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡308 is required to complete the "Other Mathematics Course" requirement (this course is not listed above because it is not a choice for students pursuing other Options), and ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡402 and ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡403 are required to completeÌýthe 6 additional credits requirement.

    3

    Completion of Option 6 requires consultation with an advisor and a proposal for the choice of discipline and courses that is subject to approval by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. Students considering Option 6 should be aware that additional prerequisites for courses that are accepted for Option 6 may result in a total credit count that exceeds 15 credits.

    A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 39 credits must be upper-division.

    Honors in Mathematics

    The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics recognizes distinguished achievement by conferring programmatic honors in mathematics. In order to receive honors in mathematics, a student must meet the following requirements:

    • Meet the requirements f´Ç°ùÌýÌýas outlined in the catalog;
    • Meet the requirements for a BS in Mathematics;
    • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 in the major requirements;
    • Complete a minimum of 12 upper-division credits required for the major in residence.

Minor in Mathematics

Students majoring in another subject who wish to minor in Mathematics must complete the following requirements.  A total of 18 credits is required for the minor, 6 of which must be approved upper division Mathematics courses.

  • Requirements

    Students majoring in another subject who wish to minor in mathematics must complete the following requirements.

    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡251Calculus I4-6
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡251F F.A.T. Calculus I
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡252Calculus II4-6
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡252F F.A.T. Calculus II
    Complete at least 10 credits from the following, of which 6 must be at the upper-division level:10
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡253
    		Calculus III
    MATHÌýA261
    		Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡264
    		Introduction to the Mathematics Major
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡265
    		Fundamentals of Mathematics
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡302
    		Ordinary Differential Equations
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡305
    		Introduction to Geometries
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡306
    		Discrete Methods
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡309
    		Introduction to Number Theory
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡314
    		Linear Algebra
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡401
    		Introduction to Real Analysis
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡405
    		Introduction to Abstract Algebra
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡410
    		Introduction to Complex Analysis
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡420
    		Historical Mathematics
    MATHÌýA424
    		Advanced Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis
    MATHÌýA425
    		Advanced Engineering Mathematics: Partial Differential Equations and Complex Variables
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡426
    		Numerical Analysis
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡430
    		Concepts of Topology
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡431
    		Introduction to Differential Geometry
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý´¡432
    		Partial Differential Equations
    ³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý´¡307
    		Probability and Statistics
    Total18-22

    A minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor, of which 6 must be approved upper-division mathematics credits.Ìý

Academic Advisors 

Jordan Goodwin

Jordan Goodwin (last names starting with A - M)
Academic Advisor

Working Remotely
ph: (907) 786-0346
jgoodwin3@alaska.edu

David House, Academic Advisor for Mathematics & Statistics, and Natural Sciences

David House (last names starting with N - Z)
Academic Advisor

CPISB 101R
ph: (907) 786-4378
dhouse4@alaska.edu