Mathematics, BA (2023-2024)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

MATH 30
OR
MATH 30X - Calculus I
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
GE Area A2 (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s) *
GE Area A1 3 unit(s) *
GE Area F 3 unit(s) *

Spring Semester (15 units)

MATH 31
OR
MATH 31X - Calculus II
4 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 31X requires enrollment in
MATH 31W
.
MATH 42
OR
MATH 42X - Discrete Mathematics
3 unit(s)
Note: MATH 42X requires enrollment in
MATH 42W
.
PHYS 50 - General Physics I: Mechanics
4 unit(s) (B1+B2)
GE Area E 3 unit(s) *
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

MATH 32
OR
MATH 32X - Calculus III
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 32X requires enrollment in MATH 32W .
MATH 108 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics and Proofs
3 unit(s)
PHYS 51 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
,
PHYS 52 - General Physics III: Waves, Light, Heat
OR
MATH 161A - Applied Probability and Statistics I
4 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s) *
GE Area A3 (Recommended PHIL 57 ) 3 unit(s) *
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15-16 units)

MATH 39 - Linear Algebra I
3 unit(s)
Upper Division Math Elective 3 unit(s)
CS 22A - Python for Everyone
,
CS 46A - Introduction to Programming
,
CS 49C - Programming in C
,
CS 49J - Programming in Java
,
MATH 167R - Statistical Programming with R
,
MATH 50 - Scientific Computing I
,OR
CMPE 30 - Programming Concepts and Methodology
3-4 unit(s)
GE Area C2 3 unit(s) *
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

MATH 128A - Abstract Algebra I
3 unit(s)
MATH 112 - Vector Calculus
, MATH 113 - Differential Geometry ,
MATH 115 - Modern Geometry and Transformations
, OR
MATH 138 - Complex Variables
3 unit(s)
GE Area B2 3 unit(s) *
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s) *
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14 units)

MATH 131A - Introduction to Analysis
3 unit(s)
Upper Division Math Elective 3 unit(s)
CS 100W - Technical Writing Workshop
/
PHYS 100W - Methods of Research and Communication in Physics
/MATH 100W - Technical Writing Workshop (WID) OR
ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports
(R+WID) 3 unit(s) ***
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 4 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

MATH 128B - Abstract Algebra II
,
MATH 129B - Linear Algebra II
, OR
MATH 131B - Introduction to Real Variables
3 unit(s) **
Upper Division Math Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R OR University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Math Elective 3 unit(s)
Upper Division Math Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

To determine your calculus track, visit www.sjsu.edu/math/calculus.

* Indicates GE classes that can be taken any semester prior to Spring Year 3.
** MATH 129B or MATH 131B in Fall-Year 4 can be replaced with MATH 128B in Spring-Year 4.
*** Students may take other 100W courses in consultation with their major advisor.