Mathematics, B.S.

Mathematics is an excellent major for the student whose immediate objective is to acquire a strong liberal arts education. Graduates may go on to work as an actuary with insurance companies; as a data analyst with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or health care companies; as a quality assurance specialist with engineering companies; or in government agencies such as FDA, EPA, NSA, or USDA.

The B.S. program is more technically oriented than the B.A. program. It provides solid preparation for work or study in mathematics or a related field. Students wanting to go to graduate school are encouraged to consider the Accelerated Degree Program (ADP) to earn a B.S. and M.A. in 5 years. Strong students can graduate with Disciplinary Honors.

An undergraduate degree in mathematics also provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in many areas, including actuarial sciences, computer science, economics, engineering, law, mathematics, operations research, and statistics. The major can be specialized to allow preparation for any of these goals.

Overall Requirements

120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level
Students planning to pursue graduate study should contact their advisor as soon as possible to prepare a plan of study
A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required for all CSC, MAT, and STA courses to count towards the major core and the concentration.

Degree Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
University Requirements
General Education Requirements (MAC)
College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC)

Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses		9
MAT 310	Elementary Linear Algebra
MAT 490	Senior Seminar in Mathematics
STA 290	Introduction to Probability and Statistical Inference
Calculus Sequence		12
Select one of the two calculus sequences below: ^*
Four three-credit hour courses
MAT 191	Calculus I
MAT 292	Calculus II
MAT 293	Calculus III
MAT 394	Calculus IV
Or three four-credit hour courses
MAT 196	Calculus A
MAT 296	Calculus B
MAT 396	Calculus C

*: If you need to take a combination of courses from both sequences contact your advisor.

Concentrations

Students must select one of the concentrations as detailed following the major requirements.

Advanced Mathematics
Statistics

Electives

Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for degree.

Advanced Mathematics Concentration Requirements

A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required for all CSC, MAT, and STA courses to count towards the major core and the concentration.

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Programming Course		3
Select one from the following:
CSC 120	Introduction to Computer Programming for Non-Majors
CSC 130	Introduction to Computer Science
CSC 230	Elementary Data Structures and Algorithms
Additional Mathematics Courses		12
MAT 253	Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 311	Introduction to Abstract Algebra
MAT 390	Ordinary Differential Equations
MAT 395	Introduction to Mathematical Analysis
Advanced Mathematics Courses ^*		6
Two MAT courses at the 400-level. At least one of which must be chosen from the following: ^*
MAT 422	Introductory Functional Analysis
MAT 425	Intermediate Mathematical Analysis
MAT 440	Introductory Complex Analysis
Mathematical Sciences Courses		9
Select three from the following:
MAT or STA courses 300 level or above ^*
CSC 427	Numerical Analysis and Computing
CSC 452	Theory of Computation
CSC 454	Algorithm Analysis and Design
Interdisciplinary Courses		6 or 8
Choose one of the subject options below
Biology
BIO 111 & 111L	Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory
BIO 112 & 112L	Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Laboratory
Chemistry
CHE 111 & CHE 112	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHE 114 & CHE 115	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory
Computer Science
CSC 220	Elementary Data Structures-A Transition
or CSC 230	Elementary Data Structures and Algorithms
CSC 330	Advanced Data Structures
Economics
ECO 201	Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 202	Principles of Macroeconomics
Physics
PHY 291	General Physics I with Calculus
PHY 292	General Physics II with Calculus

*

The following courses are not eligible:

MAT 405 Foundations of Mathematics for Teaching I
MAT 406 Foundations of Mathematics for Teaching II
MAT 465 Student Teaching and Seminar-Secondary Mathematics

Statistics Concentration Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Programming Course		3
Select one of the following
CSC 120	Introduction to Computer Programming for Non-Majors
CSC 130	Introduction to Computer Science
CSC 230	Elementary Data Structures and Algorithms
Additional Statistics Courses		12
STA 301	Statistical Methods
STA 352	Statistical Inference
Select two additional STA courses at the 300 level or above.
Advanced Statistics Courses		6
Select two STA courses at the 400 level.
Mathematical Sciences Courses		6
Two additional courses chosen from the following:
MAT or STA courses 300 level or above. ^*
MAT 253	Discrete Mathematical Structures
CSC 425	Bioinformatics
CSC 427	Numerical Analysis and Computing

*

The following courses are not eligible to count towards the Mathematical Sciences Courses requirement:

MAT 405 Foundations of Mathematics for Teaching I
MAT 406 Foundations of Mathematics for Teaching II
MAT 413
MAT 465 Student Teaching and Seminar-Secondary Mathematics

Disciplinary Honors in Mathematics

Requirements

A minimum of 12 credit hours as detailed below.
UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
A grade of B or higher in all course work used to satisfy the Honors requirement in Mathematics

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required		6-9
MAT 493	Honors Work ^*
HSS 490	Senior Honors Project
Select two courses from the following:		6
MAT 310	Elementary Linear Algebra
MAT 311	Introduction to Abstract Algebra
MAT 390	Ordinary Differential Equations
MAT 395	Introduction to Mathematical Analysis

*: To be taken before HSS 490

Recognition

Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Mathematics; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.

Honors Advisor

Contact Richard Fabiano at fabiano@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Mathematics. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions

Application and Admission

Qualified UNC Greensboro undergraduate students who are pursuing the B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) and the M.S. in Applied Statistics program. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 based on at least 30 credits earned at UNC Greensboro is required. Applicants must have completed at least 60 credits and may not apply for admission to the AMP before the first semester of the junior year. All applicants must submit the Accelerated Master's Program information when applying for admission to the M.S. in Applied Statistics.

Courses

Admitted students may apply up to 12 credits of graduate-level course work toward completion of both the undergraduate and graduate degree, provided that they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course and fulfill graduate-level requirements. The graduate courses the student will take within the Accelerated Master's Program in Applied Statistics must be approved by the Graduate Program Director, must be specified on the Accelerated Master's Program request, and must be selected from the following list.

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
STA 602	Statistical Methods for Data Analytics	3
STA 606	Solving Problems with Data Analytics	3
STA 631	Introduction to Probability	3
STA 632	Introduction to Mathematical Statistics	3

Please consult with your undergraduate advisor to determine how the courses taken at the graduate level will meet requirements in the bachelor's degree program. All requirements for the M.S. in Applied Statistics remain the same.