Degrees

Bachelor of Arts

Intended for students who wish to pursue a career in a mathematical field or to teach mathematics at the secondary-school level, but who do not currently contemplate graduate study in mathematics.

Bachelor of Science

Intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in mathematics as well as for other strong students with a deep interest in mathematics.

Coursework for the Major

Students are required to take eight core courses, providing a broad base in mathematics, and four electives chosen from a list of approved courses. Students pursuing the BA degree have greater flexibility in their choice of electives, facilitating the possibility of a double-major with another scientific discipline.

A minimum of 39 credits of mathematics and mathematics-approved electives is required for each degree. All coursework for the major must be completed with minimum grades of C. 

Relevant Minors and Certificates

Mathematics majors are encouraged to consider taking a minor in computer science, industrial and systems engineering, physics, or statistics. The Department of Statistics offers a minor in actuarial science. In addition, the UFTeach program offers a minor in mathematics teaching.
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UFTeach Program

There is a severe shortage of qualified high school mathematics teachers in Florida and nationwide. Students interested in entering this high-demand profession should see a departmental advisor about the UFTeach program. Mathematics majors in this program complete the requirements for the UFTeach minor in mathematics, as well as those for the BA or BS in mathematics. These students graduate with all the coursework and preparation the State of Florida requires for professional certification as a high school mathematics teacher.
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Research

Research and scholarly opportunities are described on the mathematics website under Opportunities for Undergraduates.
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Combination Degree Programs

Mathematics majors who complete the requirements for major by the end of the junior year are eligible for the combination-degree program. Students in this program take the graduate sequences MAA 5228 and MAA 5229 and MAS 5311 and MAS 5312 in their senior year. These 12 credits, which apply toward the undergraduate degree, will then also apply toward a master’s degree in mathematics if the student is admitted to the graduate program. The student should successfully complete this degree with one full-time year of graduate school following receipt of a bachelor’s degree.
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Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science | BS is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in mathematics as well as for other strong students with a deep interest in mathematics.

Coursework

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Coursework for Both Degrees
MAC 2312	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2	4
or MAC 3473	Honors Calculus 2
MAC 2313	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3	4
or MAC 3474	Honors Calculus 3
MAP 2302	Elementary Differential Equations	3
MHF 3202	Sets and Logic	3
MAS 4105	Linear Algebra 1	4
MAS 4301	Abstract Algebra 1	3
Additional Required Coursework for BS
Select one sequence:		6
MAA 4102 & MAA 4103	Introduction to Real Analysis 1 and Introduction to Real Analysis 2
MAA 4102 & MAA 4402	Introduction to Real Analysis 1 and Functions of a Complex Variable 1
MAA 4211 & MAA 4103	Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 1 and Introduction to Real Analysis 2 2
MAA 4211 & MAA 4212	Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 1 and Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 2 2
MAA 4211 & MAA 4402	Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 1 and Functions of a Complex Variable 1, 2
Select four electives, 12 credits minimum, from the approved electives; at least three must be a course offered by the Department of Mathematics at the 4000 level or above		12
Total Credits		39

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If this option is selected, MAA 4402 or MAA 5404 cannot be used to satisfy the mathematics elective requirement.

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Students must earn a minimum grade of B in MAS 4105 before taking MAA 4211.

The mathematics major is expected to take the following upper-division core courses at UF: Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 1 (or Introduction to Real Analysis 1), and Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 2 (or Introduction to Real Analysis 2). The sequence MAA 4211 and MAA 4212 is strongly recommended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in mathematics or a closely related discipline.

These courses are common to all math majors and most clearly define the experience of the mathematics major at UF.

Recommended Coursework for Both Degrees

All math majors are encouraged to meet the college distribution requirement in the physical sciences with the sequence PHY 2048/PHY 2049 or the sequence PHY 2060/PHY 2061. Math majors should also take no mathematics course at the 3000 level or below that is not on the lists of core courses or approved electives, except with advisor approval. Students who want to pursue careers in applied mathematics are urged to take STA 4321/STA 4322 and learn a scientific programming language.

Recommended Coursework for BS

Students who want to pursue graduate study in a PhD program in mathematics should complete MAS 4301 and MAA 4211/MAA 4212 by the end of their junior year. They should include MAS 5311 and MAA 4226 among their electives, and they are encouraged to take more than four electives.

Graduate tuition fees will apply for MAS 5311.

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

For degree requirements outside of the major, refer to CLAS Degree Requirements: Structure of a CLAS Degree.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• Complete MAC 2311
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete MAC 2312
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete MAC 2313
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete MHF 3202 with a 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete MAS 4105 with a 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete at least 1 3000/4000 mathematics elective
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 7

• Complete MAA 4211 or MAA 4102 or MAA 4226
• Complete at least 2 3000/4000 mathematics electives
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 8

• Complete all remaining mathematics major requirements
• 2.0 UF GPA required

The semester plans below are sample programs; they may be adjusted to reflect background and goals. Students should consult a department advisor in 358 Little Hall early to plan their programs.

Students are expected to complete the Writing Requirement while in the process of taking the courses below. Students are also expected to complete the General Education International (GE-N) and Diversity (GE-D) requirements concurrently with another General Education requirement (typically, GE-C, H, or S).

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester One		Credits
MAC 2311	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics)	4
Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities)		3
State Core Gen Ed Biological or Physical Sciences		3
State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
	Credits	13
Semester Two
MAC 2312	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics)	4
Gen Ed Biological or Physical Sciences (area not taken in semester 1)		3
State Core Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement		3
State Core Gen Ed Humanities		3
Elective		3
	Credits	16
Semester Three
MAC 2313	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics)	4
MHF 3202	Sets and Logic (Critical Tracking)	3
Gen Ed Biological or Physical Sciences 1		3
Gen Ed Humanities		3
Science laboratory (Gen Ed Physical or Biological Sciences)		1
Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences 1		3
	Credits	17
Semester Four
MAP 2302	Elementary Differential Equations (Gen Ed Mathematics)	3
MAS 4105	Linear Algebra 1 (Critical Tracking)	4
Gen Ed Biological or Physical Sciences (area not taken in semester 3)		3
Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement		3
Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
	Credits	16
Semester Five
MAA 4211	Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 1 (Critical Tracking) 2	3
MAS 4301	Abstract Algebra 1	3
Elective (3000 level or higher, not in major)		3
Foreign language		4-5
	Credits	13-14
Semester Six
MAA 4212	Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 2 2	3
Mathematics elective (Critical Tracking)		3
Foreign language		3-5
Elective (3000 level or higher, not in major)		3-4
Elective		3
	Credits	15-18
Semester Seven
MAA 4226	Introduction to Modern Analysis 1 (or another math elective; Critical Tracking)	3
MAS 5311	Introductory Algebra I (or another math elective)	3
Elective or foreign language if 4-3-3 option		3
Electives (3000 level or higher, not in major)		6
	Credits	15
Semester Eight
MAA 4227	Introduction to Modern Analysis 2 (or another math elective)	3
Mathematics elective (Critical Tracking)		3
Elective (inside or outside major)		3
Electives (3000 level or higher, not in major)		6
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	120

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One General Education option taken this term must be a Quest 2 course.

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See other options on the overview tab.

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Course List

Code	Title	Credits
MAA 4226	Introduction to Modern Analysis 1	3
MAA 4227	Introduction to Modern Analysis 2	3
MAA 4402	Functions of a Complex Variable	3
MAD 3107	Discrete Mathematics	3
MAD 4203	Introduction to Combinatorics 1	3
MAD 4204	Introduction to Combinatorics 2	3
MAD 4301	Graph Theory	3
MAD 4401	Introduction to Numerical Analysis	3
MAP 4305	Differential Equations for Engineers and Physical Scientists	3
MAP 4341	Elements of Partial Differential Equations	3
MAP 4413	Fourier Analysis	3
MAP 4484	Modeling in Mathematical Biology	3
MAP 4102	Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes 2	3
MAS 4115	Linear Algebra for Data Science	3
MAS 4203	Introduction to Number Theory	3
MAS 4302	Abstract Algebra 2	3
MAT 4930	Special Topics in Mathematics (only if approved by undergraduate coordinator)	1-3
MHF 4102	Elements of Set Theory	3
MHF 4203	Foundations of Mathematics	3
MTG 3212	Geometry	3
MTG 4302	Elements of Topology 1	3
MTG 4303	Elements of Topology 2	3
Any course offered by the mathematics department at the 5000 level or above and any of the following courses offered outside the mathematics department:
CDA 3101	Introduction to Computer Organization
COP 3530	Data Structures and Algorithm
COP 4600	Operating Systems
EEL 3112	Circuits 2
EEL 3135	Introduction to Signals and Systems
EEL 3850	Data Science for ECE
ESI 3312	Operations Research 1
ESI 4313	Operations Research 2
PHY 3063	Enriched Modern Physics
PHY 3221	Mechanics 1
PHY 3323	Electromagnetism 1
PHY 3513	Thermal Physics 1
PHY 4222	Mechanics 2
PHY 4324	Electromagnetism 2
PHY 4424	Optics 1
PHY 4523	Statistical Physics
PHY 4604	Introductory Quantum Mechanics 1
PHY 4605	Introductory Quantum Mechanics 2
PHZ 4710	Introduction to Biological Physics
STA 4210	Regression Analysis
STA 4211	Design of Experiments
STA 4241	Statistical Learning in R
STA 4273	Statistical Computing in R
STA 4321	Introduction to Probability
STA 4322	Introduction to Statistics Theory
STA 4853	Introduction to Time Series and Forecasting

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The major in Mathematics enables students to develop proficiency in calculus, differential equations, advanced calculus, linear algebra and abstract algebra, and expose them to several other mathematical areas beyond these core fields. Students will learn to read and to construct mathematical proofs, to reason in abstract mathematical systems, and to use mathematical models. Students will also acquire the ability to read new mathematics and to formulate mathematical models and arguments.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Be evaluated on their responses to certain examination questions in upper-division courses that are required for their degree.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs

Content

1. Bachelor of Arts: Explain conceptual and computational competency in core mathematics: calculus, differential equations, real analysis, linear algebra and abstract algebra.
   Bachelor of Science: Explain conceptual and computational competency in core mathematics: calculus, differential equations, advanced calculus, linear algebra and abstract algebra.

Critical Thinking

2. Identify correct mathematical arguments in abstract mathematical systems.
3. Develop and analyze mathematical models of scientific problems.

Communication

4. Develop and write correct mathematical arguments.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Academic Learning Compact 4

Courses	SLO 1	SLO 2	SLO 3	SLO 4
Bachelor of Arts
MAA 4102	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
MAA 4103	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
MAS 4105	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
MAS 4301	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
Bachelor of Science
MAS 4105	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
MAA 4211	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
MAA 4212	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
MAS 4301	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A

Assessment Types

• Exams

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