B.S. in Mathematics: Option in Applied Mathematics - Application in Science and Engineering, 2024-2025 Catalog
Four Year Degree Worksheet for: B.S. in Mathematics: Option in Applied Mathematics - Application in Science and Engineering - CSULB Catalog (2024-2025)
This degree worksheet is intended to help you develop a balanced course schedule while completing your degree within 4 years. The same sequence of courses (with fewer courses each semester) is also recommended for students completing their degree in 5 or 6 years. The listed schedule of courses is a sample path to the degree and one of several possible ways of completing the degree requirements.
This worksheet is not intended to replace academic advising with your assigned advisor. Students should consult with their assigned advisor to determine the appropriate sequence of required courses and electives based on their academic goals.
CSULB Enrollment Services prepares the Academic Requirements Report, which is the official graduation verification.
Major-Specific Degree Requirements
Major-Specific Degree Requirements are listed as an "MSDR" in the notes column. These courses must be completed in order to declare your major. All students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the STEM MSDR suite. For more information, please see: Major-Specific Degree Requirements for CSULB Students.
Pre-Mathematics first-time freshmen must complete MATH 122 and MATH 123 with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher..
Additional Notes
Students should take the Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement Placement Examination (GPE) after Year 1.
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 122 (area B4) | Calculus I (4) | Appropriate placement, MATH 111 and either 112B or 113 | MSDR |
| GE (area A2) | Written Communication (3) | MSDR | |
| GE (area A1) | Oral Communication (3) | MSDR | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| Elective | Elective (1) | ||
| NSCI 190A | Experience Success Program 1 (1) | Fall only |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 123 (area B4) | Calculus II (4) | MATH 122 | MSDR |
| PHYS 151 (area B1) | Mechanics and Heat (4) | MATH 122, 123, or 224 | |
| CECS 174 | Introduction to Programming and Problems Solving (3) | ||
| GE (area A3) | Critical Thinking (3) | PHIL 170 or CECS 100 recommended | MSDR |
| Elective | Elective (1) |
Year 2 - Semester 3
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 224 | Calculus III (4) | MATH 123 | |
| MATH 247 | Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) | MATH 123 | |
| PHYS 152 | Electricity and Magnetism (4) | PHYS 151 and MATH 123 | |
| GE Area B2 | Life Science (3) | B2NL |
Year 2 - Semester 4
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 233 | Fundamental Concepts for Advanced Mathematics (3) | MATH 123 | |
| MATH 364A | Ordinary Differential Equations I (3) | MATH 224, Pre/Corequisite: MATH 247 | |
| PHYS 254; OR EE 211; OR CE 205 | Applied Modern Physics (3); OR Electric and Electronic Circuits (3); OR Analytical Mechanics I (3) | PHYS 152 or EE 210; OR PHYS 152 or EE 210 and 210L, MATH 123; OR PHYS 151, Pre/Corequisite: MATH 123 | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) |
Year 3 - Semester 5
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 323 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis (4) | MATH 224 and a course in computer programming | CECS 174 |
| MATH 380 | Probability and Statistics (3) | MATH 224 | |
| ENGL 317 | Technical Communication (3) | ||
| Upper Division App Elective | Science or Engineering (3)* | PHYS, EE, or CC (see notes below) | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) |
Year 3 - Semester 6
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 361A | Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I (3) | MATH 224 and 233 | GE UD AREA B |
| MATH 364B | Ordinary Differential Equations II (3) | MATH 364A | |
| STAT 381 | Mathematics Statistics (3) | MATH 247 and STAT 380 | |
| Upper Division App Elective | Science or Engineering (3)* | keep with theme: PHYS, EE, or CC (see * notes below) | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) |
Year 4 - Semester 7
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 361B | Introduction to Mathematical Analysis II (3) | MATH 361A | |
| MATH 470 | Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (3) | MATH 364A | Fall only |
| Applied Math Upper Division Elective | MATH/STAT (3)** | see notes below | |
| Upper Division App Elective | Science or Engineering (3)* | keep with theme: PHYS, EE, or CC (see notes below) | |
| GE Upper Division (Area C-UD, D-UD) | Upper Division (3) | GE Foundation |
Year 4 - Semester 8
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Division Elective | MATH/STAT (3)** | see notes below | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| GE Upper Division (Area C-UD, D-UD) | Upper Division (3) | GE Foundation | |
| Elective | Elective (3) |
Notes
*Take 9 units from just one of the following groups:
- Physics group:
- PHYS 310
- PHYS 320
- PHYS 340A
- PHYS 340B
- PHYS 350
- PHYS 422
- PHYS 450
- Electrical Engineering group:
- EE 310
- EE, 360
- EE 370
- EE 382
- EE 482
- Civil/Mechanical Engineering group:
- CE 335
- CE 359
- CE 437
- CE 438
- CE 458
- MAE 371
- MAE 373
**Take 6 units of the following:
- MATH 362
- MATH 423
- MATH 463
- MATH 472
- MATH 473
- MATH 474
- MATH 479
- MATH 485
- STAT 482
