Mathematics, B.S.
The Department offers a B.S. in Mathematics. Within this program there are seven tracks; besides the standard track, there are six specializations or concentrations (in Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Finance, Data Science, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Mathematics for Education, and Mathematics for Education/Secondary Teaching Certification). In addition, the Department offers minors in Mathematics and Mathematics for Biology.
Undergraduate mathematics courses are of several kinds: courses preparatory to advanced work in mathematics, the exact sciences, and engineering; courses for students of the social and biological sciences; and courses for liberal arts students and those planning to enter the teaching field.
Students may be admitted to the Mathematics major upon entering the University as freshmen, via change of major, or as transfer students from other colleges and universities. Information about change of major policies is available in the Physical Sciences Student Affairs Office and at the UCI Change of Major Criteria website. For transfer student admission, preference will be given to junior-level applicants with the highest grades overall and who have satisfactorily completed the required coursework of one year of approved calculus. Additional course work in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations is strongly recommended.
All students must meet the University Requirements.
School Requirements: None.
Core Requirements for all Mathematics Majors
| Lower-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete the following: | |
| MATH 2A- 2B | Single-Variable Calculus I and Single-Variable Calculus II |
| MATH 2D | Multivariable Calculus I |
| MATH 3A | Introduction to Linear Algebra |
| MATH 3D | Elementary Differential Equations |
| MATH 13 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics |
| B. Computing skills: | |
| MATH 9 | Introduction to Programming for Numerical Analysis |
| C. Select one three-quarter lecture course sequence from the following: | |
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry and General Chemistry | |
| Classical Physics and Classical Physics and Classical Physics | |
| Basic Statistics and Introduction to Programming for Data Science and Classical Physics | |
| Upper-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 120A | Introduction to Abstract Algebra: Groups |
| MATH 121A | Linear Algebra I |
| MATH 130A | Probability I |
| MATH 140A- 140B | Elementary Analysis I and Elementary Analysis II |
Requirements for the Pure Mathematics Major
| Core requirements for all Mathematics majors plus: | |
| Lower-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 2E | Multivariable Calculus II |
| Upper-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 120B | Introduction to Abstract Algebra: Rings and Fields |
| MATH 121B | Linear Algebra II |
| MATH 147 | Complex Analysis |
| B. Five additional four-unit MATH lecture courses numbered 100–189. | |
Sample Program — Pure Mathematics
| Freshman | ||
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| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2A | MATH 2B | MATH 2D |
| PHYSICS 7C- 7LC (or CHEM 1A) | PHYSICS 7D- 7LD (or CHEM 1B) | PHYSICS 7E or CHEM 1C |
| General Education/Elective | MATH 13 | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| General Education/Elective | MATH 3A | MATH 3D |
| MATH 2E | MATH 9 | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 130A | MATH 140A | MATH 140B |
| MATH 120A | MATH 120B | MATH 141 |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 121A | MATH 121B | MATH 115 |
| MATH 150 | MATH 147 | General Education/Elective |
| MATH 112A | MATH 180A | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
The Department offers two concentrations and three specializations. Note that all require the completion of an application and an interview with the faculty advisor for that concentration or specialization. Admission into a concentration or specialization is not guaranteed. Students must complete the basic "Core" requirements for the B.S. in Mathematics along with the lower- and upper-division requirements specified for each concentration and specialization.
Requirements for Mathematics Major with a Concentration in Data Science
Admission to this specialization requires approval in advance by the Mathematics Department. Students need a GPA of 3.0 in all lower-division and upper-division MATH courses to be admitted to the concentration and must maintain the GPA to remain and graduate in the concentration. The admissions process begins with completing a form at the Department office, and includes an interview with the Department’s advisor for the specialization. This approval should be applied for no later than the end of the junior year.
| Core requirements for all Mathematics majors plus: | |
| Lower-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 2E | Multivariable Calculus II |
| B. Replace item C in the Core Requirements with the following: | |
| MATH 10 | Introduction to Programming for Data Science |
| STATS 7 | Basic Statistics |
| PHYSICS 7C | Classical Physics |
| Upper-Division Requirements | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 105A- 105B | Numerical Analysis I and Numerical Analysis II |
| MATH 105LA- 105LB | Numerical Analysis Laboratory and Numerical Analysis Laboratory |
| MATH 121B | Linear Algebra II |
| MATH 130B | Probability II |
| MATH 110A- 110B | Optimization I and Optimization II |
| MATH 120B | Introduction to Abstract Algebra: Rings and Fields |
| MATH 147 | Complex Analysis |
| B. Select three electives from the following: 1 | |
| Mathematical Modeling | |
| Dynamical Systems | |
| The Theory of Differential Equations | |
| Stochastic Processes | |
| Fixed Income and Mathematics of Financial Derivatives | |
| Analysis in Several Variables | |
| Introduction to Differential Geometry I and Introduction to Differential Geometry II | |
| Introduction to Cryptology I and Introduction to Cryptology II | |
| Combinatorics | |
| Mathematics of Finance | |
| Statistical Methods for Data Analysis I | |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | |
| Neural Networks and Deep Learning | |
| Applications of Probability in Computer Science | |
| Machine Learning and Data-Mining | |
| Algorithms for Probabilistic and Deterministic Graphical Models | |
| Introduction to Computational Biology | |
| Artificial Intelligence in Biology and Medicine and Computational Systems Biology | |
| 1 | At least one of the electives must be from outside the Mathematics department. Other upper-division elective courses may be chosen with the approval of the faculty advisor. |
Sample Program - Mathematics Major Concentrating in Data Science
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2A | MATH 2B | MATH 3A |
| STATS 7 | PHYSICS 7C | MATH 9 |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2D | MATH 2E | MATH 3D |
| MATH 13 | MATH 10 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 105A- 105LA | MATH 105B- 105LB | MATH 120A |
| MATH 121A | MATH 121B | Upper-division elective |
| MATH 130A | MATH 130B | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 120B | MATH 110A | MATH 110B |
| MATH 140A | MATH 140B | MATH 147 |
| Upper-Division Elective | Upper-Division Elective | |
Requirements for Mathematics Major with a Concentration in Mathematical Finance
Admission to this concentration requires approval in advance by the Mathematics Department. Students need a GPA of 3.0 in university mathematics courses to be admitted to the concentration and must maintain the GPA to remain and graduate in the concentration. The department may limit the number of students admitted into this concentration during impacted years. The admissions process begins with completing a form at the Department office and includes an interview with the Department’s advisor for the concentration. This approval should be applied for after the student has completed ECON 20A-ECON 20B, but no later than the end of the junior year.
| Core requirements for all Mathematics majors plus: | |
| Lower-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 2E | Multivariable Calculus II |
| B. Replace item C in the Core Requirements with the following: | |
| MATH 10 | Introduction to Programming for Data Science |
| STATS 7 | Basic Statistics |
| PHYSICS 7C | Classical Physics |
| Upper-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 120B | Introduction to Abstract Algebra: Rings and Fields |
| MATH 121B | Linear Algebra II |
| MATH 130B | Probability II |
| MATH 130C | Stochastic Processes |
| MATH 134A | Fixed Income |
| MATH 134B | Mathematics of Financial Derivatives |
| MATH 134C | Mathematical Models for Finance |
| MATH 147 | Complex Analysis |
| B. Select one elective lecture course from the following: | |
| Numerical Analysis I and Numerical Analysis II (plus MATH 105LA-105LB) | |
| Optimization I | |
| Introduction to Cryptology I | |
| Mathematics of Finance | |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | |
| Neural Networks and Deep Learning | |
| Applications of Probability in Computer Science | |
| Machine Learning and Data-Mining | |
| C. Complete the following eight required Economics courses: | |
| ECON 20A- 20B | Basic Economics I and Basic Economics II |
| ECON 105A- 105B- 105C | Intermediate Quantitative Economics I and Intermediate Quantitative Economics II and Intermediate Quantitative Economics III |
| ECON 122A | Applied Econometrics I |
| or ECON 123A | Econometrics I |
| ECON 132A | Introduction to Financial Investments |
| ECON 134A | Corporate Finance |
| or ECON 161A | Money and Banking |
Sample Program — Mathematics Major Concentrating in Mathematical Finance
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2A | MATH 2B | MATH 2D |
| STATS 7 | MATH 9 | MATH 10 |
| General Education/Elective | MATH 13 | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2E | MATH 3A | MATH 3D |
| ECON 20A | ECON 20B | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | PHYSICS 7C | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 130A | MATH 130B | MATH 130C |
| MATH 140A | MATH 140B | MATH 140C |
| ECON 105A | ECON 105B | ECON 105C |
| MATH 121A | MATH 121B | General Education/Elective |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 134A | MATH 134B | MATH 134C |
| MATH 120A | MATH 176 | MATH 121A |
| ECON 134A | ECON 132A | General Education/Elective |
| MATH 147 | General Education/Elective | |
Requirements for Mathematics Major with a Specialization in Applied and Computational Mathematics
Admission to this specialization requires approval in advance by the Mathematics Department. The admissions process begins with completing a form at the Department office, and includes an interview with the Department’s advisor for the specialization. This approval should be applied for no later than the end of the junior year.
| Core requirements for all Mathematics majors plus: | |
| Lower-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 2E | Multivariable Calculus II |
| Upper-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Six required lecture courses: | |
| MATH 105A- 105B | Numerical Analysis I and Numerical Analysis II (plus MATH 105LA-LB) |
| MATH 112A- 112B | Introduction to Partial Differential Equations and Applications I and Introduction to Partial Differential Equations and Applications II |
| MATH 115 | Mathematical Modeling |
| MATH 121B | Linear Algebra II |
| B. Select three additional Mathematics courses from the following: | |
| Numerical Differential Equations (plus MATH 107L) | |
| Optimization I and Optimization II | |
| Introduction to Partial Differential Equations and Applications III | |
| Dynamical Systems | |
| The Theory of Differential Equations | |
| Probability II and Stochastic Processes | |
| Fixed Income and Mathematics of Financial Derivatives | |
| Analysis in Several Variables | |
| Mathematics of Finance | |
| C. Two approved upper-division courses in an area of application outside of Mathematics. Approval must be obtained in advance from the advisor for this specialization. The student is responsible for satisfying any prerequisites for these courses. | |
Sample Program — Mathematics Major Specializing in Applied and Computational Mathematics
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2A | MATH 2B | MATH 2D |
| PHYSICS 7C- 7LC (or CHEM 1A) | PHYSICS 7D- 7LD (or CHEM 1B) | PHYSICS 7E or CHEM 1C |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | MATH 13 |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2E | MATH 3A | MATH 3D |
| MATH 9 | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 112A | MATH 112B | MATH 115 |
| MATH 121A | MATH 121B | MATH 140B |
| MATH 130A | MATH 140A | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 105A- 105LA | MATH 105B- 105LB | MATH 107- 107L |
| MATH 117 | MATH 118 | Technical Elective |
| MATH 120A | Technical Elective | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
Requirements for Mathematics Major with a Specialization in Mathematical Biology
Admission to this specialization requires approval in advance by the Mathematics Department. The admissions process begins with completing a form at the Department Office, and includes an interview with the Department’s advisor for the specialization. This approval should be applied for no later than the end of the junior year.
| Core requirements for all Mathematics majors plus: | |
| Lower-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 2E | Multivariable Calculus II |
| B. Replace item C in the Core Requirements with the following: | |
| BIO SCI 93 | From DNA to Organisms |
| BIO SCI 94 | From Organisms to Ecosystems |
| and two courses selected from the following: | |
| Genetics | |
| General Chemistry | |
| General Chemistry | |
| Introduction to Mathematical Methods for Physics | |
| Classical Physics | |
| Classical Physics | |
| Upper-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete the following seven required upper-division lecture courses: | |
| Numerical Analysis I and Numerical Analysis II (plus MATH 105LA-LB) | |
| Introduction to Partial Differential Equations and Applications I and Introduction to Partial Differential Equations and Applications II | |
| Mathematical Modeling in Biology I and Mathematical Modeling in Biology II | |
| Mathematical Modeling | |
| B. Two additional elective courses, at least one from MATH courses numbered 100–189. The second elective may be either an upper-division MATH course or a four-unit upper-division Biological Sciences course with the advanced approval by the advisor for this specialization. | |
Sample Program — Mathematics Major Specializing in Mathematical Biology
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2A | MATH 2B | MATH 2D |
| BIO SCI 93 | BIO SCI 94 | MATH 13 |
| General Education | General Education | General Education |
| General Education | General Education | General Education |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2E | MATH 3A | MATH 3D |
| CHEM 1A | CHEM 1B | General Education/Elective |
| MATH 9 | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | ||
| Junior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 113A | MATH 113B | MATH 115 |
| MATH 105A- 105LA | MATH 105B- 105LB | MATH 121A |
| General Education/Elective | MATH 140A | MATH 140B |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 112A | MATH 112B | MATH 115 |
| MATH 130A | MATH 120A | MATH Elective |
| Bio. Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
Requirements for Mathematics Major with a Specialization in Mathematics for Education
Admission to this specialization requires approval in advance by the Mathematics Department. The admission process begins with completing a form at the Department office, and includes an interview with the Department’s advisor for the specialization. This approval should be applied for no later than the end of the junior year.
This specialization is designed to help prepare students for teaching mathematics. Students wishing to go on and teach at the intermediate and high school levels should also consult with an academic advisor in the School of Education. A Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)-approved subject-matter program (SMP) in Mathematics can be easily satisfied in tandem with this specialization, and enables students to waive a subject matter exam for teachers. Specific SMP requirements and enrollment procedures are available from the School of Education.
| Core requirements for all Mathematics majors plus: | |
| Lower-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 8 | Explorations in Functions and Modeling |
| Upper-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 105A- 105LA | Numerical Analysis I and Numerical Analysis Laboratory |
| MATH 120B | Introduction to Abstract Algebra: Rings and Fields |
| MATH 130B | Probability II |
| MATH 150 | Introduction to Mathematical Logic |
| MATH 161 | Modern Geometry |
| MATH 180A | Number Theory I |
| MATH 184- 184L | History of Mathematics and History of Mathematics Lesson Lab |
| Plus one additional four-unit MATH course numbered 100–189. | |
| B. Complete: | |
| PHY SCI 5 | California Teach 1: Introduction to Science and Mathematics Teaching |
| PHY SCI 105 | California Teach 2: Middle School Science and Mathematics Teaching |
Sample Program — Mathematics Major Specializing in Mathematics for Education
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2A | MATH 2B | MATH 2D |
| PHYSICS 7C- 7LC (or CHEM 1A) | PHYSICS 7D- 7LD (or CHEM 1B) | PHYSICS 7E or CHEM 1C |
| General Education | MATH 13 | General Education |
| General Education/Elective | General Education | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 3A | MATH 3D | MATH 8 |
| PHY SCI 5 | PHY SCI 105 | MATH 121A |
| General Education | General Education | MATH 9 |
| General Education | ||
| Junior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 130A | MATH 130B | MATH 161 |
| MATH 140A | MATH 120A | MATH 120B |
| General Education | MATH 140B | General Education/Elective |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 105A- 105LA | MATH 180A | MATH 184- 184L |
| MATH 150 | General Education/Elective | General Educaton |
| General Education/Elective | Math. Elective | General Education |
Requirements for Mathematics Major with a Concentration in Mathematics for Education/Secondary Teaching Certification
Admission to this concentration requires approval in advance. The admission process begins with completing an Intent form at the Cal Teach Resource and Advising Center.
Following completion of the Intent form, students must complete an application in the Mathematics Department office and an interview with the Department’s advisor for the concentration. These approvals should be applied for no later than the end of the sophomore year.
This concentration allows students pursuing the B.S. in Mathematics to earn a bachelor’s degree and complete the required course work and field experience for a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential at the same time. With careful, early planning, it is possible for students to complete both in four years. For additional information about teacher certification requirements and enrollment procedures, see Preparation for Teaching Science and Mathematics or contact the Cal Teach Resource and Advising Center. A Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)-approved subject-matter program (SMP) in Mathematics can be satisfied in tandem with this concentration, and enables students to waive a subject matter exam for teachers. Specific SMP requirements and enrollment procedures are available from the Cal Teach Resource and Advising Center or the School of Education.
| Core requirements for all Mathematics majors plus: | |
| Lower-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 8 | Explorations in Functions and Modeling |
| Upper-Division Requirements: | |
| A. Complete: | |
| MATH 105A- 105LA | Numerical Analysis I and Numerical Analysis Laboratory |
| MATH 120B | Introduction to Abstract Algebra: Rings and Fields |
| MATH 130B | Probability II |
| MATH 150 | Introduction to Mathematical Logic |
| MATH 161 | Modern Geometry |
| MATH 180A | Number Theory I |
| MATH 184- 184L | History of Mathematics and History of Mathematics Lesson Lab |
| Plus one addtional four-unit MATH course numbered 100–189. | |
| B. Complete: | |
| CHEM 193 | Research Methods |
| or PHYSICS 193 | Research Methods |
| EDUC 55 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science |
| EDUC 109 | Reading and Writing in Mathematics and Science |
| EDUC 143AW | Classroom Interactions I |
| EDUC 143BW | Classroom Interactions II |
| EDUC 148 | Complex Pedagogical Design |
| EDUC 158 | Student Teaching Mathematics and Science in Middle/High School (two quarters) |
| PHY SCI 5 | California Teach 1: Introduction to Science and Mathematics Teaching |
| PHY SCI 105 | California Teach 2: Middle School Science and Mathematics Teaching |
NOTE: Students may pursue either the concentration in Mathematics for Education/Secondary Teaching Certification or the specialization in Mathematics for Education, but not both.
Sample Program - Concentration in Mathematics for Education/Secondary Teaching Certification
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2A | MATH 2B | MATH 2D |
| PHYSICS 7C- 7LC (or CHEM 1A) | PHYSICS 7D- 7LD (or CHEM 1B) | PHYSICS 7E or CHEM 1C |
| PHY SCI 5 | MATH 13 | MATH 8 |
| General Education | General Education | MATH 9 |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 3A | MATH 3D | MATH 161 |
| PHY SCI 105 | MATH 180A | MATH 121A |
| General Education | CHEM 193 | General Education |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 130A | MATH 130B | MATH 184- 184L |
| MATH 140A | MATH 120A | MATH 120B |
| EDUC 55 | MATH 140B | EDUC 148 |
| EDUC 143AW | Math. Elective | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 105A- 105LA | EDUC 109 | EDUC 158 |
| MATH 150 | EDUC 158 | General Education |
| EDUC 143BW | General Education | General Education |
The Honors Program in Mathematics is designed for students contemplating graduate work in mathematics. The program is open to junior and senior Mathematics majors who meet the minimum academic qualifications of a 3.5 GPA in Mathematics courses and a 3.2 GPA overall. It is highly recommended that students meet with the Honors Advisor by the beginning of their junior year to begin planning courses. Students should officially apply for the Honors Program no later than the Fall quarter of their senior year. Recognition for completing the program is conferred upon graduation.
Participants must meet the following requirements:
| A. Complete the requirements for the major in Mathematics (in any one of its tracks) | |
| B. Complete: | |
| MATH 120B | Introduction to Abstract Algebra: Rings and Fields |
| MATH 121B | Linear Algebra II |
| C. Complete one of the following series: | |
| Honors Introduction to Graduate Analysis I | |
| Honors Introduction to Graduate Analysis II | |
| Honors Introduction to Graduate Analysis III | |
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| D. Complete one quarter of Math 199, or a research project and thesis approved by the Honors Program Advisor. | |
These requirements are in addition to the Mathematics major requirements and the requirements for any specialization/concentration. However, MATH H120A-MATH H120B-MATH H120C in item C may be used to satisfy upper-division electives or taken in place of MATH 120A-MATH 120B-MATH 120C and MATH 121A-MATH 121B. Similarly, MATH H140A-MATH H140B-MATH H140C may be used to satisfy upper-division electives or taken in place of MATH 140A-MATH 140B-MATH 140C and MATH 141.
NOTE: If all requirements are completed and the student’s work and final GPA satisfies the program restrictions, the student will graduate with Honors in Mathematics, and this distinction is noted on the transcript.
Sample Program — Mathematics Major Honors Program
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 2B | MATH 2D | MATH 2E |
| PHYSICS 7C- 7LC (or CHEM 1A) | PHYSICS 7D- 7LD (or CHEM 1B) | PHYSICS 7E or CHEM 1C |
| General Education/Elective | MATH 13 | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 3A | MATH 3D | MATH 121B |
| General Education/Elective | MATH 121A | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | MATH 9 | General Education/Elective |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 121A | MATH 121B | MATH 199 |
| MATH H140A | MATH H140B | MATH H140C |
| MATH 130A | MATH 162A | MATH 162B |
| General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective | General Education/Elective |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| MATH 120A | MATH 120B | MATH 120C |
| General Education/Elective | MATH 147 | General Education/Elective |
| MATH 199 | General Elective | MATH 141 |
In order to prepare for independent study/independent research, it is highly recommended that students take at least one course sequence in the field they are interested in studying. The following list contains the major mathematical disciplines and the course work suggested for completion prior to doing independent study in that field:
For all Mathematics majors, or prospective majors, assistance in planning a program of study is available from the School of Physical Sciences academic counselors, as well as from the Mathematics Department Undergraduate Advisor for the various tracks. The application process for the specializations and concentrations requires students to plan a program of study with the assistance of a faculty advisor (https://www.math.uci.edu/undergraduate-studies/concentrations-and-specializations).
Those in the specialization for Education should note that MATH 184 may not be offered more than once every other year and thus should be taken when offered.