Vanguard University of Southern California

Mathematics Major(1)

Mathematics Readiness Examination (MRE):  A two-hour examination will be given to new students during registration. Passing this examination at level 1 qualifies the student for both Scientific Statistics and Mathematics for Elementary Teachers.  Passing the examination at level 2 qualifies the student for both Trigonometry and College Algebra.  Passing at level 3 means the student is eligible for Precalculus and passing at level 4 qualifies the student for Calculus I.  Students that fail the examination at all levels must take remedial work at a community college and then re-take the examination.

Mathematics Major Core Requirements

42 units

Lower Division

24 units

MATH 170 Pre-calculus 3 units

MATH 180

Calculus I

4 units

MATH 181

Calculus II

4 units

MATH 207

Computer Programming

3 units

or MATH 208

Programming in "C++" Language

 

MATH 210

Technical Writing

3 units

MATH 281

Multivariable Calculus

4 units

MATH 285

Introduction to Advanced Mathematics

3 units

     

Upper Division

18 units

MATH 300

Linear Algebra

3 units

MATH 310

Differential Equations

3 units

MATH 365

Probability and Statistics

3 units

MATH 380

Elementary Analysis

3 units

MATH 390

Numerical Analysis

3 units

MATH 499C

Capstone Seminar in Mathematics

3 units

     

Mathematics Major Electives(2)

15 units

Choose 15 units from the following courses:

 

      MATH 311

Advanced Differential Equations

3 units

      MATH 315 Teaching and Tutoring 3 units

      MATH 330

Number Theory

3 units

      MATH 370

History of Mathematics

3 units

      MATH 371

Combinatorics

3 units

      MATH 375

Discrete Mathematics

3 units

      MATH 381

Elementary Analysis II

3 units

      MATH 410

Abstract Algebra

3 units

      MATH 420

Higher Geometry

3 units

      MATH 470

Special Topic

1-3 units

      MATH 480

Individual Studies

1-3 units

     

Mathematics Major, Non-Mathematics Courses

11 units

PHIL 210

Critical Thinking

3 units

PSCI 223

Mechanics and Heat

3 units

PSCI 223L Mechanics and Heat Laboratory 1 unit
PSCI 225 Electricity, Magnetism and Light 3 units

PSCI 225L

Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory

1 unit

University Core Curriculum   45 units
Other Electives   12 units

Total Units
 
125 units


Other Requirements for the Degree in Mathematics.
Upper Division Units:  40
Passing Score on EPE - Essay
Passing Score on EPE - Objective
Also:  24 units in residence needed and last 24 units in residence needed.
(1)This information is provided for ease of use; however, it is not the official record.  See the academic catalog for official course descriptions and requirements.

(2)Mathematics Education Option:  The Department of Mathematics received renewed approval of its secondary school single subject degree program in mathematics from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) April 16, 2008.  Students with this option must select Math 315, Math 330, Math 370, Math 410, and Math 420 as part of their degree program.