Program Overview

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Mathematics Program

Overview

The Department of Mathematics offers a program for students with interests in teaching mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, statistics, actuarial work, and college teaching and research in mathematics.

Official Name of Program

Mathematics

Plan Code

MATH-BA

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Mathematics

Career

Undergraduate

Degree Designation

BA - Bachelor of Arts

HEGIS Code

1701.00

NYSED Program Code

34803 - MATH-BA

CIP Code

27.0101

Requirements

Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Arts

• Earn at least 120 credits
• Earn at least 30 credits in Residence at Queens College
• Earn at least 90 credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences Content Courses
• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0

General Education Requirements - Common Core

• Complete at least 2 courses in Required Core English Composition
• Complete at least 1 course in Required Core Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning
• Complete at least 1 course in Required Core Life and Physical Sciences
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core U.S. Experience in Its Diversity
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core Creative Expression
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core Individual and Society
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core Scientific World
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core Any Area
  • No more than two courses in any discipline or interdisciplinary field.

General Education Requirements - College Option

• Literature: Complete at least 1 course in College Option Literature
• Language: Complete at least 1 course in College Option Language
• Science: Complete at least 1 course in College Option Science
• An Additional Course: Complete at least 1 course in College Option Literature, Language, Science, Required Core Life and Physical Sciences, Flexible Core Any Area, or College Option Synthesis

Degree Requirements - Writing Intensive

• Complete at least 2 Writing Intensive courses

Major Requirements

Overall

• Complete MATH 151 - Calculus/Differentiation & Integration
• Complete MATH 152 - Calculus/Integration and Infinite Series
• All students must have completed MATH 151 and 152 or the equivalent(s).

Concentrations

Pure Mathematics Concentration

• Required: Complete ANY of the following courses:
  • MATH 201 - Multivariable Calculus and MATH 202 - Advanced Calculus
  • MATH 207 - Honors Calculus III
• Required: Complete ALL of the following courses:
  • MATH 231 - Linear Algebra I
  • MATH 301 - Abstract Algebra I
  • MATH 310 - Elementary Mathematical Analysis
• Electives: Complete at least 8 courses in Math 200 Series, Math 300 Series, Math 600 Series, or Math 700 Series, excluding certain courses.

Data Science and Statistics Concentration

• Required: Complete at least 3 of the following courses:
  • MATH 172 - Database and SQL Fundamentals and BIOL 330 - Design of Experiments
  • MATH 201 - Multivariable Calculus
  • MATH 231 - Linear Algebra I
  • MATH 241 - Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics
  • MATH 310 - Elementary Mathematical Analysis or MATH 320 - Point-Set Topology
  • MATH 340 - Probability Theory for Data Science or MATH 343 - Computational Statistics for Data Science
  • MATH 341 - Statistical Theory for Data Science
  • MATH 342 - Data Science Fundamentals and Machine Learning or MATH 342W - Data Science Fundamentals and Machine Learning
  • CSCI 111 - Introduction to Algorithmic Problem Solving
  • CSCI 212 - Object-Oriented Programming in Java or CSCI 211 - Object-Oriented Programming in C++
  • ECON 382 - Introduction to Econometrics
  • ECON 387 - Advanced Econometrics
  • DATA 205 - Introductory Analytics or BIOL 230 - Biostatistics or MATH 242 - Methods of Mathematical Statistics
• Electives: Complete at least 3 of the following courses:
  • CSCI 48 - Spreadsheet Programming
  • CSCI 211 - Object-Oriented Programming in C++
  • CSCI 212 - Object-Oriented Programming in Java
  • CSCI 220 - Discrete Structures
  • CSCI 240 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language
  • CSCI 313 - Data Structures
  • BUS 386 - Financial Econometrics
  • DATA 235 - Data and Society
  • PSYCH 323 - Psychometrics
  • MATH 202 - Advanced Calculus
  • MATH 220 - Discrete Mathematics
  • MATH 223 - Differential Equations with Numerical Methods I
  • or one relevant course not on this list (upon prior approval by your advisor)
  • or any MATH course 310 and above.

Elementary Education Concentration

• Required: Complete ALL of the following courses:
  • MATH 119 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
  • MATH 209 - Elementary Set Theory or MATH 220 - Discrete Mathematics or MATH 509 - Elementary Set Theory
  • MATH 231 - Linear Algebra I
  • MATH 241 - Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics
  • MATH 509 - Elementary Set Theory
• Electives: Complete THREE additional MATH courses numbered 200 or above, chosen with the advice and approval of the student's Mathematics department advisor.

Applied Mathematics Concentration

• Required: Complete ANY of the following courses:
  • MATH 201 - Multivariable Calculus and MATH 202 - Advanced Calculus
  • MATH 207 - Honors Calculus III
• Required: Complete ALL of the following courses:
  • MATH 231 - Linear Algebra I
  • MATH 241 - Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics
  • CSCI 111 - Introduction to Algorithmic Problem Solving or MATH 250 - Mathematical Computing
• Electives: Complete at least 6 courses in Math 200 Series, Math 300 Series, Math 600 Series, or Math 700 Series, excluding certain courses.
• Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
  • Computer Science: Complete at least 3 computer science courses numbered CSCI 211 or higher.
  • Economics: Complete ALL of the following courses:
    • ECON 101 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
    • ECON 102 - Introduction to Microeconomics
    • ECON 201 - Macro-Economic Analysis and ECON 226 - Macroeconomic Analysis (Mathematics Emphasis)
    • ECON 202 - Price Theory and ECON 225 - Price Theory (Mathematics Emphasis)
  • Sciences: Complete at least 4 courses from the following list:
    • BIOL 105 and above
    • CHEM 113 and above
    • ENSCI 100 and ENSCI 112 and above
    • GEOL 101 and above
    • PHYS 145, 146, and PHYS 221 and above
  • Psychology: Complete at least 4 courses, including PSYCH 101 and any three psychology courses numbered PSYCH 214 or higher.
  • Operations Research: Complete ALL of the following courses:
    • MATH 247 - Linear Programming and Game Theory or MATH 248 - Nonlinear Programming
    • MATH 623 - Operations Research (Probability Methods)
    • MATH 341 - Statistical Theory for Data Science or MATH 633 - Statistical Inference or MATH 641 - Statistical Theory for Data Science
  • Custom: A series of courses making up a meaningful program in an area in which mathematics has significant application, approved by the department.

Secondary Education Concentration

• Required: Complete ALL of the following courses:
  • MATH 201 - Multivariable Calculus
  • MATH 220 - Discrete Mathematics
  • MATH 231 - Linear Algebra I
  • MATH 241 - Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics
  • MATH 505 - Mathematical Problem Solving or MATH 205 - Mathematical Problem Solving
  • MATH 518 - Euclidean Geometry or MATH 218 - Euclidean Geometry
  • MATH 301 - Abstract Algebra I or MATH 601 - Abstract Algebra I
  • MATH 385W - Mathematical Foundations of the Secondary School Curriculum
  • CSCI 111 - Introduction to Algorithmic Problem Solving or CSCI 112 - Introduction to Algorithmic Problem Solving in Java
• Electives: Complete ANY of the following courses:
  • CSCI 211 - Object-Oriented Programming in C++
  • CSCI 212 - Object-Oriented Programming in Java
  • PHYS 1214 - General Physics I and PHYS 1211 - General Physics I Laboratory
  • PHYS 1454 - Principles of Physics I and PHYS 1214 - General Physics I
• Complete three additional courses chosen from Lists X and Y, of which at least two must be from list X, OR four additional courses chosen from Lists X and Y, of which at least one must be from list X.
  • List X: Math 305 (or 605), 310, 317 (or 617), 318 (or 618), 334 (or 634), 609, 626.
  • List Y: Math 202, 223, 232, 242, 245, 247, 248, 250, 255, 320, and all 500- and 600-level courses not already used to satisfy the above requirements.