Applied Mathematics

Major Requirements (SF State Bulletin: Degree Requirements)

Roadmap (SF State Bulletin: Roadmap)

Your major advisor answered a few questions to assist you with your first semester courses — see below.

General Information
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 contact their major advisor.
Is there anything else I need to know about starting in this major? Students should be made aware the prerequisites are enforced for all courses.

Transfer Student Info
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? Prerequisites for MATH 301 are MATH 227 and ENG 214 with grades of C or better. Prerequisite for MATH 325 is MATH 227 with a grade of C or better; CSC 230 or MATH 301 is recommended.
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).

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Freshmen Student Info
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.

*1-unit Supplemental Instruction courses (SCI) are offered for these classes as additional support. These courses can be found in the SFSU Class Schedule (https://webapps.sfsu.edu/public/classservices/classsearch) by searching for the SCI prefix.
Are there entry or prerequisite requirements for these Freshmen courses?

Students may have to take a Calculus Readiness Test to enroll in MATH 226.
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.

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