Getting Started in Mathematics Theory and Computation B.S.: 2023-2024 Entering Transfers
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Students are admitted to UC Santa Cruz with a "proposed major" in most cases, and later petition to officially declare the major. Admission does not guarantee acceptance into a particular major, although transfer students' records are screened for preparation for many majors at the time of admission. Junior transfer students must be formally declared by the deadline in their second quarter of enrollment.
Qualification requirements and/or prerequisites for the major: |
If you listed this major on your UCSC admission application, your record has been screened for major preparation. Review transfer screening requirements, getting started in the major information, and major qualification requirements in the General Catalog. |
Transfer students who intend to pursue this major should do the following prior to the beginning of their first term… |
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...and should take these courses their first term: |
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If unable to enroll in the courses listed above: |
Sign up for a wait list when available: Email mathadvising@ucsc.edu if you have questions. |
Special enrollment procedures: |
Enroll in classes during your online enrollment appointment time. |
Although not required for the major, students in this major might benefit from: |
The suggested course load is two mathematics classes per quarter; students can utilize the third course each quarter to pursue other interests. |
Other Information: |
A multivariable calculus course from a community college often does not completely satisfy the Vector Calculus requirement of the mathematics major. In many cases, articulation is only given to Math 23A but not automatically to Math 23B. Students who wish to petition to have their course count for math 23B also must email the Mathematics advisor. Students should not only have computational fluency in calculus, but also a desire to understand the theoretical underpinnings of ancient and modern mathematics. Mechanical computation quickly gets replaced by writing proofs -- careful logical arguments -- and students are required to develop this technical writing skill. Successful students in mathematics are critical thinkers, careful writers, close readers, and are devoted to mathematics for its own sake as well as for its applications. This is one of three offerings within the Mathematics Department. The Mathematics Bachelor’s of Science, the Mathematics Education Bachelor’s of Arts, and the Mathematics Bachelor’s of Arts are all options a student may choose when declaring. A combined major with Economics is also available. Students interested in this possibility should contact the advisor. |
Links to Review: |
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Advisor Contact Information: |
Ben Fisher mathadvising@ucsc.edu |