Mathematics B.A., with Applied/Computational Mathematics Concentration

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites

Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted.

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.

• MAC X311 Calculus I - 4 credit hours
• MAC X312 Calculus II  Calculus with Analytic Geometry II - 4 credit hours
• MAC X313 Calculus III  Calculus with Analytic Geometry III - 4 credit hours
• [(BSC X010 and BSC X010L) or (CHM X045 and CHM X045L) or (PHY X048 and PHY X048L) or (GLY X010 and GLY X010L) or BSC X010C or CHM X045C or PHY X048C or GLY X010C]*
• MAP X302 - 4 credit hours
• (COP X271C or COP X210 or COPY X270 or COP X272C or COP X001 or COP X500 or COP X006)** - 3 credit hours

*One Laboratory-based Science course for Science majors.

**A Scientific Programing course designed for Computer Science majors.

NOTE that all universities require a ‘C’ grade or better for admission.

Total Major Hours: 30

Grading Requirement

In general, grades of C- or better are required for courses in the mathematics major and minor and in the statistics major. However, C- is not an acceptable grade for any course that is being used as a prerequisite for a follow-on course. For these courses a grade of C (2.0 grade points) or better is required. Students whose prerequisites are more than three years old will be expected to take a placement test prior to taking a follow-on course.

Residency Requirement

Majors are required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours of required courses in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at USF.

Other Requirements

Those interested in pursuing advanced degrees in Mathematics may also be interested in the Honors Program and/or the Accelerated BA/MA Program, both detailed below.

Research Opportunities

All undergraduate students in any degree program can participate in undergraduate research. There are a number of options to receive academic credit for a mentored research experience and to have the experience show on the official transcript. Students who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 2912 , IDS 4914  or IDH 4910  courses. These courses will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research will assist students in understanding the various course options.

Optional Honors Program

HONORS PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS

The program is designed for students who wish to obtain a B.A. degree that will indicate unusual strength in the field of mathematics. Successful completion of the program will be prominently displayed on the student’s diploma and will be recorded on the official USF transcript of the student’s work.

Students are eligible for admission to the program when they:

1. have completed MAS 4301 - Elementary Abstract Algebra ;
2. have at least a 3.0 GPA for all college courses; and
3. have at least a 3.5 GPA for all Mathematics courses.

Applications are submitted to the Undergraduate Committee in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The requirements for a B.A. degree in Mathematics with Honors are as follows:

1. Completion of the requirements of the major in Mathematics;
2. Completion of MAA 4211 - Intermediate Analysis I ;

3. Completion of MAT 4970  Mathematics Senior Thesis;

4. Completion of eight Mathematics courses at or above the 4000-level;

5. At least a 3.0 average for all college courses; and
6. At least a 3.5 average for all Mathematics courses.

At least 3 (and usually 6) credit hours of Mathematics Senior Thesis are required. There will be a thesis committee and the thesis will need to be successfully defended.

Accelerated B.A./M.A. Program

Accelerated B.A. in Mathematics and M.A. in Mathematics

This program is designed for superior students having a solid background in high school mathematics and the ability to handle a fast paced, challenging program leading to a B.A. in Mathematics and M.A. in Mathematics in four to five years.

For more information, see the Graduate Catalog for Accelerated Majors.

Advising Information

Please visit the following website: http://math.usf.edu/resources/advising/ for additional information and all your advising needs.

Mathematics Faculty

Chairperson: L. Skrzypek; Distinguished University Professor: D. Khavinson; Professors: C. Beneteau, X. Hou, N. Jonoska, A.G. Kartsatos, W. Ma, M.N. Manougian, B. Nagle, E. Rakhmanov, M. Saito, B. Shekhtman, V. Totik, Y. You; Associate Professors: T. Bieske, B. Curtin, A. Danielyan, M. Elhamdadi, S. Kouchekian, S. Y. Lee, G.L. McColm, M.M. McWaters, D. Savchuk, L. Skrzypek, R. Teodorescu, K. Xiong; Assistant Professors: J. Biasse, M. Krajcevski, T. Molla; Instructor III: F. Burgos; Instructor II: S. Rimbey; Instructors I: A. Bieske, I. Chitikov, V. Grupcev, M. Hernandez-Viera, F. Hopf, S. Lappano, R. Masagutova, I. Rothstein; Scholar/Scientist/Engineer: A. Grinshpan; Professors Emeriti: W.E. Clark, S. Isaak, J.J. Liang, A. Mukherjea, K.L. Pothoven, C. A. Williams, F.J. Zerla.