Mathematics

        Read the sections describing general education and CLAS requirements. Refer especially to the Majors and Minors in the College section.

        THE MAJOR: The department offers the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts, the requirements for which are the same. It also offers a minor in mathematics.

        The major is a broad mathematical sciences major consisting of six elective packages built around a solid mathematical core. Elective packages are available in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics or operations research. The program is designed to facilitate a minor in statistics, computer science, physics, actuarial science or education.

        Students who intend to major in mathematics should consult a department adviser. A brochure with additional information is available in 358 Little Hall.
Continuation in the major beyond semester four re-quires the following:

        Continuation for all other students will be condi-tional and determined individually. Students should consult a mathematics adviser as early as possible.

        CORE COURSES: These courses must be completed with grades of C or better:

        MAA 4211-2 or MAA 4102-3 6

        NOTE 1: Mathematics majors should take one of MAS 3300, MHF 3202 or MTG 3212 before MAS 4105.

        NOTE 2: Credit toward the major will be given for MAA 4211 and MAA 4102, and at most, one of MAA 4212 or 4103.

ELECTIVES

        Four courses (11-12 credit hours) from the elective list must be completed, two of which satisfy one of the elective packages.

ELECTIVE PACKAGES

Pure mathematics: Two courses from

        MAD 4203, MAD 4204 Combinatorics 1,2
        MAS 4107 Linear Algebra 2
        MAC 4302 Abstract Algebra 2
        MAS 4203 Number Theory
Or

        MHF 4102 Set Theory
        MHF 4203 Foundations

Or  the  sequence

        MTG4302-3 Topology 1,2

Applied Mathematics: Two courses from

        MAA 4402 Complex Variables
        MAD 4203 Combinatorics 1
        MAD 4401 Numerical Analysis
        MAP 4341 Partial Differential Equations
        MAP 4413 Fourier Analysis
        MAS 4124 Numerical Linear Algebra

Statistics:

        STA 4322 Mathematical Statistics 2
        MAP 4102 Stochastic Processes

Computer Science:

        COP 3530 Data Structures

And one of:

        MAD 4203 Combinatorics 1
        MAD 4401 Numerical Analysis
        MAD 4504 Theory of Computing
        MAS 4124 Numerical Linear Algebra
        MAS 4203 Number Theory

Physics: One of

        PHY 3221 Mechanics 1
        PHY 3323 Elect. and Magnetism 1
        PHY 4604 Quantum Mechanics 1

And one of:

        MAA 4156 Vector Analysis
        MAA 4402 Complex Variables
        MAP 4305 Differential Equations 2
        MAP 4341 Partial Differential Equations

Operations Research:

        ESI 4312 Operations Research 1

And one of:

        MAD 4203 Combinatorics 1
        MAD 4204 Combinatorics 2
        MAD 4401 Numerical Analysis
        MAS 4124 Numerical Linear Algebra

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES

Mathematics:

        MAS 3300 Numbers and Polynomials
        MHF 3202 Sets and Logic
        MTG 3212 Geometry
        And any course at the 4000-level or above with the prefix MAA, MAD, MAP, MAS, MHF or MTG.

Statistics:
        STA 4322, 4210, 4211

Computer and Information Sciences:
        COP 3530, CDA 3101, COP 4600

Physics:
        PHY 3221, 3323, 4222, 4324, 4604

Industrial and Systems Engineering:
        ESI 4221, 4312, 4313

NEW MAJOR IN QUANTITATIVE SCI-ENCES:

        The college offers an interdisciplinary major in quantita-tive sciences, administered by the departments of Mathematics and Statistics. The program equips students with the mathematical and statistical perspectives and computational skills required for an increasingly techno-logical and quantitatively analyzed society.
Students who complete this program will have a wide range of academic and employment opportunities. Students attracted to engineering, mathematics, statistics and computer science may wish to explore this major. Elective packages can tailor the program in a specific direction, such as biology and medicine, business and finance, computer science, and imaging science.

Prerequisites for entry to the program:

MAC 2312, MAC 2313, MAP 2302 and a scientific programming language (CIS 3020 or CGS 2425 is pre-ferred).

Junior/senior level requirements (6 courses):
MAS 3114 or MAS 4105 (Linear Algebra)
MAD 4203 (Combinatorics) or COT 3100 (Discrete Structures)
MAD 4401 (Introduction to NumericalAnalysis)
STA 4321 (Mathematical Statistics 1)
STA 4322 (Mathematical statistics 2)
STA 4210 (Regression Analysis)

Complete Two Elective Packages (4 courses):

Package 1: (Mathematics): Choose two of MAP 4305, MAP 4341, MAS 4124

Package 2: (Statistics): Any two additional 4000-level STA courses, except 4033 or 4170

Package 3 (Operations Research): ESI 4312 and ESI 4313

Package 4 (Computer Science): COP 3530 and one of CAP 4621, CAP 4800, COT 4400, COT 4420, CIS 4301, COP 4720, MAD 4504

Package 5 (Imaging Science): Choose two of CAP 4410, CAP 4730, MAP 4413

        For further information, contact Professor Bruce Ed-wards, Mathematics, 392-0281, ext, 281, be@math.ufl.edu or Professor Dennis Wackerly, Statis-tics, 392-1941, dwack@stat.ufl.edu

PHYSICAL SCIENCES DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT:
        All mathematics majors should meet the college distribution requirement in the physical sciences with the physics sequence PHY 2048-2049, Physics with Calculus.

NORMAL ACADEMIC PROGRESS:
        A student who fails to maintain normal academic progress, de-scribed below, may be excluded from the major. Under-graduate mathematics majors must:

        HONORS: Refer to the CLAS honors section and contact the department.

        ACCELERATED BACHELORS and MAS-TERS PROGRAM: This combined bachelors/ masters program is designed for superior students who can pursue an accelerated program in mathematics that leads to a Master of Science or a Master of Arts. Up to 21 semester hours of approved graduate-level mathematics courses may be double-counted for both the undergraduate and the gradu-ate degree. All requirements for both degrees must be met. Contact the Department of Mathematics for details.
 
        THE MINOR: The following 23-24 credits must be completed with grades of C or better.  At least three of these courses, other than the two calculus courses, must be completed at UF.

Courses Credits
 
Calculus 2: MAC 2312 or MAC 3512 or MAC 3473 4
Calculus 3: MAC 2313 or MAC 3474 4
Differential Equations: MAP 2302 or EGM 3311 3
Linear Algebra: MAS 4105 or MAS 3114  3-4
Three courses at the 4000-level or above with the prefix 
MAA, MAD, MAP, MAS, MHF or MTG
9
 
 
        ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MINOR: The minor is de-signed to prepare students for careers as actuaries. The required courses cover the material for the beginning examinations leading to an associateship in the major national actuarial societies. A minimum of 12 hours must be completed at UF.  All 37 credits must be completed with grades of C or better (no S grades).

Courses Credits
 
 
Mathematics
Calculus 2: MAC 2312 or 3512 or 3473 4
Calculus 3: MAC 2313 or 3474 4
Theory of Interest 3
Statistics
Mathematical Statistics: STA 4321 and 4322 6
Regression Analysis: STA 4210 3
Business Administration
Financial Accounting: ACG 2021C 4
Risk Management: RMI 3011 or 4305 4
Business Finance: FIN 3408 3
Macroeconomics:  ECO 2013 3
Microeconomics: ECO 2023 3

 
        OVERSEAS STUDY: Consult an adviser or the UF International Center in 123 Grinter.

        GENERAL EDUCATION: Refer to the Academic Advising section of this catalog to determine the mathe-matics course(s) required for major. If calculus is not required, MGF 1106 is appropriate as a general education mathematics course. (Higher level courses may be taken).

        Students who must take calculus and whose high school math background is weak should begin with MAC 1147 and follow with MAC 2233 or 2311, which-ever is required. Students who intend to take MAC 2233 may wish to take MAC 1140 instead of MAC 1147. (Credit cannot be received for both.) They should note that MAC 1140 is not a prerequisite for MAC 2233. Students with strong backgrounds should consult an adviser about taking MAC 3472, MAC 3512 or placing ahead into the MAC 2311-2-3 sequence.

        PLACEMENT TEST: Placement and course equiva-lency information for SAT II, AP or IB test scores can be found in the Academic Advising section of this catalog. All students enrolling in MAC 2233, 2311 or 3472 must take the SAT II math level II-C (with scientific calculator) subject test before registering, unless a grade of C or better in MAC 1147 or AP/IB credit for MAC 2311 is on record in the registrar’s office.
 
        Freshmen should take the SAT II before they arrive on campus. There will be local administration for stu-dents who missed the national test. Students who do not achieve the minimum score may repeat the placement test without prejudice.

        Students who cannot register for the above courses for lack of a passing score, and who pass the test subse-quently, may add the course during drop/add. Entering freshmen with SAT II scores in math level II-C should consult the schedule or the department for the appropriate sequence.

        NOTE: Read the Academic Advising section of this catalog regarding the Gordon Rule communication and computation requirement. Many general education courses qualify; check the schedule of courses. Six gen-eral general education credits must be international/diversity (I).

        This is only a sample program; it can be adjusted to reflect background and goals. Refer to a department ad-viser early to plan a program.
 
 
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 - Fall  Credits
MAC 2311 Calculus 1 (GE-M) 4
Biological Science (GE) 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) 3
Humanities (GE) 3
Total
 13

Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete a MAC course
 
 
 
Semester 2 - Spring Credits
MAC 2312 Calculus 2 (GE-M) 4
Biological Science (GE) 3
Composition (GE) 3
Humanities (GE) 3
Elective 3
Total
 16

Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete a MAC course
 
 
 
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall Credits
MAC 2313 Calculus 3 (GE-M) 4
Computer Programming 3
Physical Sciences (GE) 3
Science Lab (GE) 1
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) 3
Humanities (GE) 3
Total
 17

 
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete Calculus 1 & 2 by end of semester 3
 
 
 
Semester 4 - Spring Credits
MAP 2302 Differential Equations (GE-M) 3
3000-level Mathematics elective (GE-M) 3
Physical Sciences (GE) 3
Composition 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) 3
Total
 15

 

Critical Tracking Criteria:
• 2.0 cumulative UF GPA
• Complete Calculus 3 by end of semester 4
• GPA of 2.5 or better in tracking courses listed as critical tracking criteria in semesters 1-4
 
 
 
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 - Fall Credits
MAS 4105 Linear Algebra 4
STA 4321 Mathematical Statistics (GE-M)  3
Foreign Language 4-5
Elective (3000-level or higher, not in major) 3
Total
 14-15

Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete tracking criteria for semesters 1-4
• Complete a 3000-level MAC course
• GPA of 2.5 or better in courses listed as critical track-ing criteria in semesters 1-4
 
 
 
Semester 6 - Spring Credits
MAS 4301 Abstract Algebra 3
Mathematics elective 2 3
Foreign Language 3-5
Elective (3000-level or higher, not in major) 3-4
Total
 12-15
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 7 - Fall  Credits
Advanced Calculus 1 3
Mathematics elective 3 3
Electives (3000-level or higher, not in major) 6
Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) 3
Total
 15
Semester 8 - Spring Credits
Advanced Calculus 2 3
Mathematics elective 4 3
Elective (3000-level or higher, not in major) 3
Electives 6
Total
 15