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Four-Year GuideMathematics, Physical Sciences ConcentrationBS260G2025-26Appalachian State University
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Mathematical Sciences
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This four year guide is a recommended semester-by semester plan of study for this major. All four year guides are meant to be an example of how a degree can be completed in four years. Individual plans will be developed for each student in consultation with their academic advisor. Prior credit, course availability, and student needs must be considered in developing the individual plan.
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Semester HoursCourse NameCredit HrMin GradeIn Major GPAImportant Notes
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Semester 1
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Semester Hrs:RC 10003
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15Gen Ed Placeholder 13See General Education Requirements section below.
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Gen Ed Wellness Literacy1
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MAT 11104C-X
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PHY 1123/1113 OR 1170/11604C-XChoose one. May be 5 hours instead of 4.
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Semester 2
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Semester Hrs:UCO 12003
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15Gen Ed Placeholder 23See General Education Requirements section below.
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Gen Ed Wellness Literacy1
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MAT 11204C-X
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PHY 1124/1114 OR 1180/11614C-XChoose the same sequence. May be 5 hours instead of 4.
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Semester 3
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Semester Hrs:RC 20013
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14MAT 22403X
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MAT 21304X
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PHY 20104C-X
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Semester 4
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Semester Hrs:Genn Ed Placeholder 33See General Education Requirements section below.
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14MAT 21104X
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MAT 31303X
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PHY 20204X
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Semester 5
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Semester Hrs:Gen Ed Placeholder 43See General Education Requirements section below.
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15Gen Ed Placeholder 53See General Education Requirements section below.
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MAT 3110 OR 32203X[WID]
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MAT 23103X
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Required PHY Elective 3XMust be 2000 level or higher.
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Semester 6
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Semester Hrs:Gen Ed Placeholder 63See General Education Requirements section below.
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16MAT 43103X
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STT 38504X
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PHY or TEC Elective Course 13X*See Additional Courses Information below.
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[FAD] or Free Elective3See [FAD] Foundations of American Democracy in the notes below.
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Semester 7
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Semester Hrs:MAT 40401X[CAP] The capstone course has a co-requisite of concurrent enrollment in an associated 4000 level course. Please consult with your departmental advisor when determining course options.
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16Depth Requirement Course3X
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Major Elective3XChoose from list on POS.
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Free Elective3
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Free Elective3
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Free Elective3
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Semester 8
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Semester Hrs:PHY or TEC Elective Course 23X*See Additional Courses Information below.
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15PHY or TEC Elective Course 33X*See Additional Courses Information below.
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Free Elective3
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Free Elective3
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Free Elective3Take enough Free Elective hours to reach the minimum 120 hours required to earn a degree.
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Total Hours120Program of Study (POS)
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General Requirements Summary
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Minimum Total HoursGen Ed. HoursMajor GPAOverall GPAWriting
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120412.002.00RC 1000 and RC 2001
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General Education Requirements - 41 Semester Hours Total
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Program CategoriesHoursImportant Notes – Be sure to check for Gen Ed courses required in your major
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First Year Seminar3Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year.
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Wellness Literacy2
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Quantitative Literacy4
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First Year Writing3Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year
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Sophomore Writing3
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Humanity and Its Systems (HUM), Intercultural Literacy (ICL) and Sustainability & Climate Literacy (SCL)18Choose at least one course from each of the three categories. As part of those course choices, be sure to also choose at least one course for each of the 4 required designations [(FA), (LS), (HS), (SS)].
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Science Inquiry8It is possible to take up to 10 hours of Science Inquiry courses, depending upon your choice of science. 8 hours is the minimum requirement. If you take a 10 hour science sequence, you will have 2 fewer Free Elective hours needed to reach 120 total hours.
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You must also meet the Fine Arts, Literary Studies, Historical Studies, and the Social Science Designation requirements. Those should be met within the courses students choose for the SCL, HUM or ICL course requirements. The FAD (Foundations of American Democracy) course can be taken as part of General Education coursework, Major coursework or Minor coursework.
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Foundations of American Democracy
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The [FAD] requirement may be fulfilled with General Education Courses, Major Courses or Minor Courses. Which one is best for a student will depend upon their chosen major/minor. A list of courses that will fulfill this requirement can be found here: LINK to Foundations of American Democracy Information. The General Education Checksheet shows these courses with an American Flag icon.
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Additional Notes:
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Major GPA Information*Additional Courses Information
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Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major department, plus any other courses under Major Requirements. Take additional courses in the physical sciences, technology or other related field to bring the total of the 'Physical Sciences Courses' section to a minimum of 24 hours. Choice of this course requires your academic advisor's approval.
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Residency Requirements:
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30 hours overall must be from App State
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18 hours in the major must be from App State
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9 hours in the minor must be from App State
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Please consult with your advisor to ensure you will complete the appropriate number of free electives as needed to reach the 120 total hours required for your degree.
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