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2025-2026 General Catalog

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2025-2026 General Catalog

Mathematics with a Concentration in Pure Mathematics, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year: 28 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4 (Meets Lower Division GE Area B4: Quantitative Reasoning)
MATH 175 - Mathematics Colloquium Unit(s): 1
Lower Division GE Area 1C: Oral Communication
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area 1B: Critical Thinking
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area 3A: Arts
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (14 Units)

MATH 211 - Differential and Integral Calculus II Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area 1A: English Composition
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area 5B: Life Sciences
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Lower Division GE Area 5C: Lab
Credits / Units: 4
Lower Division GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Sophomore Year: 32 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

MATH 241 - Linear Algebra with Applications in Differential Equations Unit(s): 4
MATH 180 - Computing for Mathematics and Science Unit(s): 2
PHYS 114 - Introduction to Physics I Unit(s): 4 (Meets Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Science)
Lower Division GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies
Credits / Units: 3
American Institutions: U.S. History
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (16 Units)

MATH 220 - Reasoning and Proof Unit(s): 4
MATH 261 - Multivariable Calculus Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area 3B: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 2

Junior Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

MATH 375 - M*A*T*H Colloquium Unit(s): 1
Upper Division GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Credits / Units: 3
University Electives Credits / Units: 10

Spring Semester (15 Units)

MATH 306 - Number Theory Unit(s): 4 OR
MATH 308 - College Geometry Unit(s): 4
MATH 322 - Linear Algebra Unit(s): 4
Upper Division GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
University Electives Credits / Units: 4

Senior Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

MATH 340 - Real Analysis I Unit(s): 4
MATH 320 - Abstract Algebra I Unit(s): 4
Upper Division GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 4

Spring Semester (15 Units)

MATH 418 - Topology Unit(s): 4 OR
MATH 460 - Complex Analysis Unit(s): 4
MATH 440 - Real Analysis II Unit(s): 4
University Electives Credits / Units: 7

Total Units: 120