Mathematics, B.S. (Brooklyn Campus)

Core Courses:

For information about department courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements, consult the Core Curriculum Guide 2011 . Continuing students will follow the core curriculum in the 2009-2011 Catalogue.

Note(s):

Every student must take at least one non-computer mathematics course.

Major

A major in mathematics may earn either the B.A. or the B.S. degree. Candidates for either degree must complete 40 credits of mathematics in which an average grade of C must be attained.

B.S. degree in Mathematics

In addition to courses required for the B.A.  degree:

• PHY 150 - General Physics I-Mechanics, Molecular Physics, Heat, Sound 4 credits.
• PHY 151 - General Physics II-Magnetism, Electricity, Optics, Atomic Physics 4 credits.
• Science Elective 3 credits.

Actuarial Science Strand:

This strand, consisting of two additional mathematics courses and several courses from other departments, has been attached to the Mathematics Major in order to help prepare students for prospective careers in the actuarial field. In addition to the requirements for the major, it is recommended that students preparing for a career in actuarial science take:

• MAT 250 - Theory of Interest 3 credits.
• MAT 346 - Advanced Topics in Probability and Statistics 3 credits.
• BUS 100 - Process of Management 3 credits.
• BUS 219 - Principles of Finance 3 credits.
• BUS 315 - Principles of Investments 3 credits.
• ACC 200 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 3 credits.
• ECO 120 - Macroeconomics 3 credits.
• ECO 226 - Microeconomics 3 credits