MATHEMATICS
(MATHEMATICS, APPLIED MATHEMATICS, BIOMEDICAL MATHEMATICS)
College: Arts and Sciences
Degree: B. A. or B. S.
Limited Access: NO
Contact: Dr. Steve Bellenot, Dr. Bettye Anne Case, Ms. Esther Diaguila
Address: 208 Love Building, FSU
              Tallahassee, FL 32306-4510
Phone: (850) 644-2202
E-Mail: bellenot@math.fsu.edu; case@math.fsu.edu; advisor@math.fsu.edu

Description of Major
Mathematics is a vital foundation for science, social science and technology. A student in mathematics can look forward professionally to employment in an industrial or financial firm, a governmental agency, or teaching in secondary, college or university institutions. Alternatively, a degree in the department can be regarded as the central component of a liberal education, either for its own sake or as preparation for professional study in another field. Biomedical mathematics is designed to prepare the student for admission to medical school.

Prerequisite Coursework:   24 hours
Students should complete the following prerequisites as possible during the first two years.
*COP XXXX (3) Computer Language (Pascal, FORTRAN, C, C+, or C++.  COP 3014 Programming I or CGS 3406 C++ preferred.)
MAC X311 (4) Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
MAC X312 (4) Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
MAC X313 (4) Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5 credits @ FSU)
*XXX XXXX (8) Two laboratory-based science courses for respective science majors with the prefix BSC, CHM, or PHY
*See major requirements before selecting courses to meet these prerequisites.

Requirements for graduation in the College of Arts and Sciences include: a minimum of six hours each in written communication, humanities, and natural science, and three hours each in history and mathematics. These should be completed as part of the general education/Liberal Studies program. In addition, students must be proficient in a foreign language through the intermediate (2220 or equivalent) level or sign language through the advanced (2614 or equivalent) level.

Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system.  Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion.  Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors.   You may view the map for this major at
www.academic-guide.fsu.edu.

Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies
Students desiring to major in mathematics and having completed with grades of C- or higher MAC 2311 and at least two other courses listed under “Prerequisite Coursework” will be designated as a mathematics major. A student who has accumulated more than five grades below “C-“ (including grades of “U”) in mathematics or computer sciences courses taken for college credit at FSU or elsewhere, whether repeated or not, will not be permitted to continue as a major in the department.

Major Program of Studies at FSU:  33 to 48 hours beyond prerequisites.
Courses at the 4000 level applied toward the degree must be taken at FSU unless specifically exempted by the Chair on written request. A C- or higher is required in all courses taken for the major.
The following courses, in addition to prerequisites listed above, are required of all majors: 10 hours.
MAP 2302 (3) Ordinary Differential Equations
MAS 3105 (4) Applied Linear Algebra
STA 4321 (3) Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
MAD 3703 (3) Numerical Analysis I or CXX  XXXX (3) Course in C, C++, Fortran or another approved high-level programming language.  (Not in total, as this is part of the prerequisites).
Mathematics majors must complete one of the following options:  23 to 38 hours
A. Mathematics: 23 hours
All of the following (11 hours)
MAS 4302 (3) Introduction to Abstract Algebra I
MAA 4224 (3) Introduction to Analysis or MAA 4226 (3) Advanced Calculus I
PHY 2048C (5) General Physics with Laboratory or an approved calculus based natural or social science course. This may also apply as prerequisite science.
Four additional courses (12 hours)
These are to be selected from a list of approved courses. At least two must be at the 4000 level and least one of the following sequences, or an approved substitution, must be completed: MAA 4226-4227 or MAD 3703-4704 or MAP 4341-4342 or MAS 4302-4303 or MTG 4302 and MAA 4402. Contact the department for a list of approved courses or consult the University Bulletin.
B. Applied Mathematics: 23 hours
All of the following (14 hours)
MAD 3703 (3) Numerical Analysis I
MAP 4103 (3) Mathematical Modeling
MAP 4341 (3) Elementary Partial Differential Equations I
PHY 2048C (5) General Physics A with Laboratory.  PHY 2049C (5) Gen. Physics B with Lab. is highly recommended. (These may also apply to prerequisite science courses.)
Three additional courses (9 hours)
These are to be selected from a list of approved courses. Contact the department for the list of approved courses or consult the University Bulletin.
C. Biomedical Mathematics:  37-38 hours
Required mathematics courses (4 hours)
MAP 2480 (1) Biocalculus Lab
MAP 4481 (3) Math modeling in Biology
All of the following collateral courses (18-19 hours)
BSC 2010 and 2010L (3, 1) Biological Science I and Lab
BSC 2011 (3) Biological Science II
CHM 1045C (4) General Chemistry I and Lab
PHY 2048C (5) General Physics A w lab or PHY 2053C (4) College Physics A w lab (also applies to prerequisite science)
PCB 3063 (3) General Genetics or BSC 4933 (4) Bioinformatics
Additional coursework (15 hours)
Math/bio/chem. electives from an approved list, including at least 6 hours of mathematics at the 3000/4000 level.
A minor is not required for Biomedical Mathematics.

Minor Coursework (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Options):
12 hours in an approved minor department or 15 hours in an approved interdepartmental minor beyond Liberal Studies and the language requirement. Consult the department regarding acceptable minors. A minor is not required for Biomedical Mathematics.

Computer Skills Competency:  0-3 hours.  COP 3014 (3) Programming I or CGS 3406 (3) C++ Programming (should be taken as part of prerequisites).

Oral Communication Competency:  0-3 hours
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly.  This requirement may be met through appropriate high school speech training or with an approved college-level course.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hrs. Required 120
Liberal Studies 36*
Prerequisite Coursework 24*
Major Coursework 33 to 48 beyond prerequisites
Minor Coursework 12-15 for Mathematics and Applied Mathematics; Biomedical Mathematics does not require a minor.
Computer Skills 0 beyond prerequisites
Oral Competency 0-3
.Foreign Language 0-12 (depending on placement)
Electives to bring total hours to 120
*NOTE: Prerequisite courses should be used to fulfill the mathematics and science requirements for Liberal Studies.

Remarks:
1. 60 hours must be earned at a senior institution.
2. The final 30 hours must be in residence at FSU.
3. A minimum of 40 hours must be earned at the 3000/4000 (junior/senior) level.
4. Students who plan to earn the B. A. degree must complete a foreign language through the intermediate (2200 or equivalent) level and nine additional hours in the fields of history and humanities.

Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Mathematician; teacher: high school, college, university; statistician, econometrist; operations research analyst; systems analyst; technical writer.

Representative Employers: Engineering and financial firms, high schools, governmental agencies, colleges and universities, research/development firms.