Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Pure Mathematics

Mathematics is a unique and valuable science that is enjoyable and rewarding. The Department of Mathematics provides a collection of mathematics courses designed to challenge and stimulate all open minded and thoughtful students regardless of individual backgrounds or major interest areas. This is done by combining flexibility, applicability, and historical perspective in the design of the mathematics curriculum. Furthermore, depth of understanding and appreciation are not sacrificed to quantity; the major emphasis is upon inquiry, creativity, methods, techniques, and thought processes rather than bulk of material. The classroom goal is to discover both the importance and beauty of mathematics by combining lectures with problem solving recitations, student presentations, writing assignments, computer experience, and any other workable approaches to learning. The Department of Mathematics at CSUB includes a discussion session in every 4-unit mathematics course. A student is encouraged to interpret and communicate mathematically with others, to follow self-direction and in-depth study, and to investigate the interplay of mathematical concepts. A teacher acts as a resource person, stresses the spirit and point of view of mathematics, and provides for feedback of the relative value of classroom activities.

An international applicant who just completed high school must have a GPA of at least 2.5 out of a 4.0 scale from a secondary school. An international applicant who attended any post-secondary institution must have a GPA of at least 2.4 (a “C” or better where “A” = 4.0) from a college or university with 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed. For an admission to a graduate program, applicants must have already earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.