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Nov 21, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Mathematics, BS Major in
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The BS major in mathematics requires the same math courses as the BA, plus the completion of one of seven tracks: Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
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Program Requirements
Candidates for graduation must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Total Semester Hours: 124
The successful completion of at least 124 semester hours and a cumulative grade
point average of 2.0 in work completed at Hofstra. 2. Liberal Arts
At least 62 semester hours of liberal arts courses. At least 55 of these credits
must be completed in courses other than mathematics. 3. Residence Requirements
There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at
Hofstra: 15 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30
semester hours. The 15 semester hours need not be included within the last 30
hours. 4. General Requirements
The following general requirements:
- 6 s.h. of Humanities distribution credit
- foreign language (same as for BA) unless student is also pursuing a BS in another natural science. In such cases, the language requirement will be that of the other BS degree. If the other BS degree includes no language requirement, there will be no language requirement for the BS in mathematics.
- 6 s.h. of social science distribution credit
(See Distribution Courses .)
5a. Required Mathematics Courses
5b. Advanced Mathematics Electives
An additional 15 semester hours of mathematics numbered above 100 (excluding MATH 185 and 198B) with at least two courses chosen from the following:
5c. Additional Courses
One of the following courses:
6. Options Requirements
The successful completion of one of the tracks listed below.
Actuarial Science Option
Completion of the following courses:
- ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting Semester Hours: 3
- ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting Semester Hours: 3
- ECO 001 - Principles of Economics Semester Hours: 3
- ECO 002 - Principles of Economics Semester Hours: 3
- FIN 101 - Introduction to Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions Semester Hours: 3
- FIN 110 - Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Semester Hours: 3
- MATH 095 - Financial Mathematics Semester Hours: 3
- MATH 137 - (MA) Mathematical Probability and Statistics Semester Hours: 3
- MATH 138 - (MA) Mathematical Probability and Statistics Semester Hours: 3
- MATH 139 - (MA) Applied Statistical Methods Semester Hours: 3
MATH 137, MATH 138, and MATH 139 also count towards fulfillment of the Advanced Mathematics Electives requirement for the BS. In addition, the following course below is strongly recommended. - MATH 103 - (MA) Applications of Probability to Actuarial Problems Semester Hours: 1
Students who complete ACCT 101, ACCT 102, ECO 001, ECO 002, FIN 101, FIN 110, MATH 137, and MATH 138 with grades of B- or better will receive Validation by Educational Experience Credit from the Society of Actuaries.
Applied Mathematics Option
Completion of 9 additional semester hours of mathematics numbered above 100, excluding MATH 185 and 198B .
Additionally, at least four courses selected from the following must be among the mathematics courses taken.
Computer Science Option
Completion of the following courses: Engineering Option
Completion of the following courses:
Mathematics Option
Completion of 9 additional hours of advanced mathematics courses, excluding MATH 185 and 198B , chosen under advisement.
Physics Option
Completion of PHYS 012A and 012B , plus two courses selected from PHYS 104 , 118A , 140 . All mathematics courses and all advanced courses in other areas presented toward the fulfillment of the BS in Mathematics must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. |
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