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Mathematics, B.S.
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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Catalog Year: 2024
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be a prerequisite to subsequent major courses or may effect
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timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 and SAT Math 640-800 (old), 660-800 (new), or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 1554- Calculus I4CMultipleMTH 1441(or MTH 1331/1332*) minimum grade (C) or placementPrerequisite to subsequent major courses; Major and GE - FR course. *MTH 1331/1332 two semester sequence recommended for SAT 540-560, ACT 22-23. MTH 1441 recommended for SAT 570-650, ACT 24-27. See Math Placement Info at oakland.edu/math/undergrad/placement
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of (C) or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 1555- Calculus II4CMajorMTH 1554 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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CSI 1300 or EGR 1400 or CSI 23004CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceCSI 1300 Introduction to Computer Programming is suggested.
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WRT 1060- Composition II4CGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Three (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 2554- Multivariable Calculus4CMajorMTH 1555 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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Major Elective #14CMajorMTH 1555 minimum grade of (C)APM 2663 - Discrete Mathematics- suggested
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Related Elective #15CMultiplePrerequisite varies with choicePHY 1510 and 1100- suggested for Gen Ed NSTN requirement. Related Electives chosen in coordination with Mathematics faculty advisor.
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CSI 2300 - Object-Oriented Computing I4CMajorCSI 1300No note
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Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 2775 - Linear Algebra4CMajorMTH 1555 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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Major Elective #14CMajorMTH 1555 minimum grade of (C)APM 2559- Intro to Differential Equations suggested. Alternative major electives can be chosen in coordination with faculty advisor.
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Related Elective #24CMultiplePrerequisite varies with choicePHY 1620 - Fundamentals of Physics II suggested to meet Gen Ed KA requirement. Related Electives chosen in coordination with Mathematics faculty advisor.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 3002- Intro to Advanced Mathematical Thinking4CMajorMTH 2775 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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STA 2226-Applied Probability and Statistics4CMajorMTH 1554 minimum grade of (C)Prerequisite to subsequent major courses.
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Related Elective #34CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceIf using PHY for related electives, suggested additional PHY course. Related Electives chosen in coordination with Mathematics faculty advisor.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 4014 - History of Mathematics4CMajorMTH 3002 and WRT 1060, each with minimum grade of (C) or higherSatisifies Writing Intensive in Major and Capstone requirements.
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Major Elective #24CMajorMTH 1555 minimum grade of (C)MOR 2442 suggested. Alternative major electives can be chosen in coordination with faculty advisor.
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choicePHY recommended for Exploratory; See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Seven (15 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 4052-Advanced Calculus I4CMajorMTH 2554, MTH 2775 and MTH 3002 minimum grade of (C) in eachOffered Fall semester only
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MTH 4075- Abstract Algebra I4CMajorMTH 2775 and MTH 3002 minimum grade of (C) in eachOffered Fall semester only.
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choicePHY recommended for Exploratory; See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choicePHY recommended for Exploratory; See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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Semester Eight (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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MTH 4053-Advanced Calculus II or MTH 4076-Abstract Algebra II4CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceOffered Winter semester only
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Major Elective #34CMajorMTH 1555 minimum grade of (C)Major elective can be chosen in coordination with faculty advisor.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choiceCSI 3610 suggested
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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The major is a minimum 48 credits in Math plus two related courses required for the major.
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A C minimum grade is required in all mathematics courses and CSI 2300.
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An average GPA of 2.00 or higher is required in the three additional courses in an area related to mathematics.
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At least 16 credits in Mathematics courses must be completed at Oakland University.
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PHY recommended for Exploratory and override needed for PHY 1620 suggested in Semester Four. If not choosing PHY for related electives, students will need different courses to fulfill GE Nat. Sci., GE Knowledge Application, and Electives.
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SAT (old) refers to exams taken before March 2016. SAT (new) refers to exams taken March 2016 or later.
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"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
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A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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The Formal Reasoning General Education course is fulfilled with a course in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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CAS Exploratory Requirement12
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Major58
*if using PHY as related courses
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Electives18
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Total Credits:124
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