Mathematics - General (Bachelor of Science)

The Mathematics major consists of prescriptive common courses, prescriptive concentration courses, and elective courses. The General concentration emphasizes coursework designed to give the student sound fundamental skills and to integrate these fundamental skills into a broad knowledge of the content and methods of mathematics as a liberal art.

Course Title Credits
Jax MIX General Education Curriculum41

The Mathematics major requires completion of the following common courses with a “C” or better:

Course Title Credits
MS 125Calculus I4
MS 126Calculus II4
MS 227Calculus III4
MS 300Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (WI)4
MS 344Differential Equations3
MS 352Linear Algebra3
Total Hours22

The General concentration requires completion of the following concentration courses with a “C” or better: 

Course Title Credits
MS 302Applied Probability and Statistics3
MS 309Combinatorics3
MS 323College Geometry3
MS 415Advanced Calculus I (WI)3
MS 441Abstract Algebra I (WI)3
MS 475Seminar in Mathematics (WI)3
Total Hours18

In addition to the common, concentration, and elective courses, this concentration requires the following support courses: 

Course Title Credits
PHS 221Physics for Scientists and Engineers I w/Lab4
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Computing
Computer Programming I

A minor is recommended, but not required, for students majoring in Mathematics.

Note: This schedule reflects the mathematics program beginning with MS 125 Calculus I (4). Freshman Mathematics majors needing additional preparation before beginning calculus will be placed in the appropriate algebra or precalculus courses that provide this preparation. See advisor.

In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about Jax MIX requirements and Alabama Transfers equivalents can be found in their respective section of the catalog.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHours
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition Sequence 3
MS 125 Calculus I (Jax MIX Communication) 4
Jax MIX Experience: History 3
Select one of the following: 3
Fundamentals of Computing  
Computer Programming I  
SSC 101 First Year Experience 0
 Hours13
Spring
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition Sequence 3
Jax MIX Expression: Fine Arts 3
Jax MIX Experience (History if sequence) 1 3
MS 126 Calculus II 4
MS 302 Applied Probability and Statistics 3
 Hours16
Sophomore
Fall
EH 141 Speech (Jax MIX Communication) 3
PHS 221 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I w/Lab (Jax MIX Inquiry Science) 4
MS 227 Calculus III 4
MS 300 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (WI) 4
 Hours15
Spring
Jax MIX Expression: Literature 3
Jax MIX Experience: Social/Behavioral Science 3
Jax MIX Inquiry: Science 4
MS 344 Differential Equations 3
MS 352 Linear Algebra 3
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
Jax MIX Expression (Literature if sequence) 1 3
MS 309 Combinatorics 3
MS 415 Advanced Calculus I (WI) 3
General Electives 6
 Hours15
Spring
Jax MIX Experience: Social/Behavioral Science 3
MS 323 College Geometry 3
MS 441 Abstract Algebra I (WI) 3
General Electives 6
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
MS 475 Seminar in Mathematics (WI) 3
General Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
General Electives 15
 Hours15
 Total Hours120
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Either a history sequence or a literature sequence is required.