Applied Mathematics
Major department advisors answered a few questions to assist you with your first-semester class selection.
General Information |
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| What are some of the highlights and features to know about this major? | The BS Degree in Applied Mathematics is a professional degree which prepares students for careers in BUSINESS and INDUSTRY or ACADEMIC careers in the mathematical sciences. | ||
| When should I first meet with my major department? | During the first week of classes. | ||
| How will I be assigned to a major advisor and how do I contact them? | Students are assigned a major advisor alphabetically. Students can contact their advisor by email. | ||
| Where can I find information about major advising? | math.sfsu.edu | ||
| Does this major require any pre-work from me before I attend orientation or register for classes? | Not applicable. | ||
| What should I do if my major core and/or prequisite courses are full? | Students should always have a backup plan. | ||
| Is there anything else I need to know about starting in this major? | Students should be made aware the pre-requisites are enforced for all courses. | ||
Transfer Student Info |
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| What upper division courses should I take in my first semester as a transfer student for this major? |
MATH 301 Exploration and Proof MATH 325 Linear Algebra |
| Are there any prerequisites to these upper division courses for the major? | Not applicable. |
| Are there any registration blocks or holds in the system for this major, and if so, what do I do/who do I contact to clear them? | Not applicable. |
| Does this major have an approved Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) roadmap? |
Yes, Mathematics (AS-T). |
Freshmen Student Info |
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| Are there any courses I should take first as a Freshman to get started in this major and/or are there any lower division GE course requirements that I can take that will also count toward this major? |
Freshmen majoring in Applied Mathematics should take: MATH 226 Calculus I and MATH 210 Introduction to Computer Programming or CSC 309 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers. |
| Are there entry or prerequisite requirements for these Freshmen courses? |
Students will have to take a Calculus Readiness Test to enroll in MATH 226 Calculus I. |
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Can any of my AP or IB tests count toward requirements in this major? |
Students who received at least 3 on the AP Exam in Calculus will receive 4 units of credit for Calculus I. |