Typical Entering Freshman

Table 1 shows a typical program for an average student, beginning freshman year with calculus. Some students may find this is not an appropriate course to enter. A student who has recently taken a pre-calculus course in a high school should be prepared to enter calculus (Math 1304). A student with three years of high school mathematics, including two years of algebra and one year of geometry, should be prepared to take Math 1130, or possibly Math 1300. Any student who would like advice on the best course to begin with should call the Department office for advice. Also, the Office of Testing and Evaluation offers placement tests that can assist students in choosing the appropriate class.

It should also be noted that students may not enroll in any baccalaureate level mathematics class unless they have met the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement or are exempt from it.

Quarter	I	II	III
	Math 1304* ** **	Math 1305 ** **	Math 2304 CS 1160 ** **
	IV	V	VI
	Math 2150 ** **	Math 2101 ** **	Math 3331 Math 3000 ** **
	VII	VIII	IX
	Math 3121 Math Elective ** **	Math 3122 Math 3300 ** **	Math 3100 Math 3301 ** **
	X	XI	XII
	Math Sequence I ** **	Math Sequence II ** **	Math Elective ** **
* see above for notes on appropriate first courses
**** = General Education course or elective used to meed graduation requirements.

Table 1: Schedule for Typical Entering Freshman: Option A

Many variations on Table 1 are possible to fit a student's needs or preferences. In general, however, one should take (i) Math 3000 early, since it is a prerequisite for most 3000-level classes, (ii) other core courses (3331, 3121, 3100, 3300) early, and (iii) take the sequences 3121-3122 and 3300-3301 in consecutive quarters. Note also that 3121 is a prerequisite for 3100.

For Option B, the above schedule works with small variations. In this option, the student does not have to (but may) take both sequences 3121-3122 and 3300-3301. One can replace the second class in one of the sequences by an elective. The second sequence can be taken in the fourth year.

A schedule for Option C is shown in Table 2. Again, variations are possible, varying orders, taking Math 3122 or 3301 (instead of 4215), or tutoring for one quarter (6 hours/week) instead of two (3 hours/week).

Quarter	Quarters I-VI identical to Option A above
	VII	VIII	IX
	Math 3121 Math 3215 ** **	Math 3100 Math 4215 (or Math 3122) ** **	Math 4040 Math Elective ** **
	X	XI	XII
	Stat 3401 Math 3300	Math 3600 Math 4900 (Tutoring) (or Math 3301)	Math 4901 Math 4900 (Tutoring)
**** = General Education course or elective used to meed graduation requirements.

Table 2: Schedule for Typical Entering Freshman: Option C

Transfer Students from Community Colleges

Many students transfer to Cal State from a community college, having already completed the lower division mathematics requirements (calculus, linear algebra, and introductory computer programming --- Pascal or C) . Such students may use the last two years from the schedules in Tables 1 and 2 as a guide to courses. You may note that you will also need Differential Equations (Math 3331) which is listed in the second year. You may take it a community college, but at CSUEB the course is upper division, and if you do, you will need to take another upper division course at Cal State East Bay to replace the units. Then, round out the schedule with General Education courses (at least 12 units required to be taken at Cal State East Bay) and electives.

Students Considering Graduate Work

A good student who wants a stronger mathematics program -- for instance, who may be considering graduate work in mathematics -- might take a program as shown in Table 3. General education courses and electives are not shown.

Such a student should take both sequences 3121-3122 and 3300-3301. They should also take 4301 (Analysis III), 4121 (Advanced Algebra), and courses in Real and Complex Variables (4350, 4340) and Topology (4360).

Quarter	I	II	III
	Math 1304 CS 1160	Math 1305 Math 2101	Math 2304 Math 3000
	IV	V	VI
	Math 3331 Math 3300	Math 3121 Math 3301	Math 3122 Math 4301
	VII	VIII	IX
	Math 3100 Math 4350 (or Math 4340)	Math Elective Math 3361	Math Elective Math 4361
	X	XI	XII
	Math 4340 (or Math 4350) Math Elective	Math 4360 Math 4121	Math Elective Math Elective

Table 3: Sample Schedule: Strong Program

Double Majors: Math and CS

Students who wish to combine two majors, Mathematics and Computer Science, may take a schedule such as Table 4.

This double major should give a strong background, impressing future employers or preparing the student for graduate study. All students should consider a double major, or a major with a minor in Computer Science. Many courses are common to both majors (such as the three calculus courses, linear algebra, and introductory computer science), so that a double major is possible with hours free for General Education courses and electives.

Table 4 is written for Option B (Applied Mathematics), but it could certainly be altered to accommodate other options.

The sample schedule uses 3750/4750 and 3361/4361 for the two sequences. This is open to variation, but both Numerical Analysis and Differential Equations are particularly useful to Computer Scientists. It uses two of CS 4245, 4170, and Stat 3401 as mathematics electives. Two mathematics courses are used for two of the three Computer Science electives (one elective must have a CS prefix).

Note that Math/CS 3750 may be "double-counted" -- i.e., counted toward both the Mathematics and Computer Science majors. Other courses that may be used as electives toward both majors are Math/CS 4750, Math/CS 4245, Math/CS 4170 and Stat 3401.

Quarter	I	II	III
	Math 1304	Math 1305 CS 1160	Math 2304 CS 2360
	IV	V	VI
	CS 2430 Stat 3401 Math 2150	Math 2101 Math 3000	Math 3331 CS 3240
	VII	VIII	IX
	Math 3300 CS 3120	Math 3301 CS 3430	Math 3121 CS 3560 (or other Conc.)
	X	XI	XII
	Math/CS 3750 Math/CS 4245 CS 4560	Math/CS 4750 Math 3361 Math 3100	Math/CS 4170 Math 4361 CS Elective

Table 4: Sample Program for Double Major (Math & CS)

Part-time, Evening: Sample Programs

Many students at CSUEB are completing their educations while managing other responsibilities. The Department and University try to pay attention to the needs of part-time and evening students.

A part-time student will generally only take one to three courses each quarter. Mathematics courses are often challenging, and should probably be combined with electives for a manageable schedule.

Many part-time students are transferring from community colleges, and have completed all their lower division mathematics requirements and sixty quarter units of general education courses. This student would then need 44 units of mathematics and 58 units more of mathematics, G.E., and electives. The sample schedule (Table 5) would apply to such a student who can take two courses per quarter (and sometimes three), who wants to finish in three years, and is willing to attend four quarters per year. As written, it is appropriate for Option A. This schedule can be adapted in many ways to fit the needs of a particular student.

Quarter	I	II	III
	Math 3331 Math 3000 Elective	Math 3121 Elective	Math 3122 (or Math Alternate) Elective
	IV	V	VI
	Math 3100 Math Elective	Math 3300 Elective	Math 3301 (or Math Alternate) Elective
	VII	VIII	IX
	Math Elective Elective	Math Elective Elective Elective	Math Sequence I Elective Elective
	X	XI	XII
	Math Sequence II Elective	Math Elective Elective	Elective Elective

Table 5: Part-time Transfer Student; 12-quarter program

Quarter	I	II	III
	Math 1304*	Math 1305	Math 2304
	IV	V	VI
	CS 1160 Math 2150	Math 2101 Math 3000	Math 3331
	VII	VIII	IX
	Math 3750 Math 3300 or Math 3121*	Math 4750 Math 3301 or Math 3122	Math Elective Math Elective or Math 3100
	X	XI	XII
	Math 3121* or Math 3300 Math Elective	Math 3122 or Math 3301 Math Elective	Math 3100 or Math Elective
* See Table 1 on entering freshman for appropriate initial courses.
** offered in even academic years (e.g., 04/05)
*** offered in odd academic years (e.g., 05/06)

Table 6: Typical Program for Evening Student

A sample schedule for night students is given in Table 6. Note that only the mathematics courses are shown; general education and elective courses should be chosen to complete the schedule.

(all years)	FALL	WINTER	SPRING
	Stat 3401	Stat 3401	Stat 3401
		Stat 3402	Stat 4401
	Stat 3502	Stat 3502
	Stat 6401	Stat 3503	Stat 3503
	Stat 6501	Stat 6502
		Stat 6402
(even academic years)
	Math 3331		Math 3331
	Math 3121	Math 3122	Math 3121
	Math 3100		Math 3100
	Math 3300	Math 3301	Math 4301
		Math 3300	Math 4901
	Math 3215	Math 3215	Math 4215
		Math 3600	Math 4040
	Math 3750	Math 4750	Math 3750
		Math 3750	Math 4750
	Math 3841	Math 4841
	Math 4350	Math 6350
	Math 49XX	Math 4360	Math 6201
	Math 6870	Math 6100	Math 6750
	(or Special Topics)	(or Special Topics)	(or Special Topics)
(odd academic years)
	Math 3331		Math 3331
	Math 3121	Math 3122
	Math 3100	Math 3121	Math 3100
	Math 3300	Math 3301
		Math 3300	Math 4901
	Math 3215	Math 3215	Math 4215
		Math 3600	Math 4040
	Math 3151	Math 4151
	Math 3750	Math 4750	Math 3750
		Math 3750	Math 4750
	Math 3841	Math 3361	Math 4361
		Math 4121	Math 6121
	Math 4340	Math 6340	Math 49XX
	Math 6870	Math 6100	Math 6750
	(or Special Topics)	(or Special Topics)	(or Special Topics)
Tentative offerings only! See the Department office for current information.

Table 7: Mathematics Scheduling Pattern (Subject to Change)

ROTATION	FALL	WINTER	SPRING
Evening Classes	Math 1304	Math 1305	Math 2304
	Math 2150	Math 2101	Math 3331
	Math 3000*		Math 3000*
	Math 3300**	Math 3301	Math 4301
	Math 3121***	Math 3122	Math 3100
		Math 3215
	Math 3750	Math 4750
* either Fall or Spring evening, possibly both
** offered in even academic years (e.g., 04/05)
*** offered in odd academic years (e.g., 05/06)

Table 8: Scheduling: Evening Classes (Subject to Change)

Part-time students who want to work out their own schedules should keep in mind the general pattern of the Department course offerings. Table 7 shows the usual pattern of course offerings for those courses only available certain quarters.

For students restricted to evening classes, the Mathematics Department offers some courses at night (and late afternoon) every quarter. Some remedial courses (below 1000), one course for business majors (1810), and courses for elementary school teachers (4021-4023) are always available at night, except summer quarter. In addition, Math 1130 (College Algebra) is always available at night.

Table 8 shows the usual schedule of available evening classes, for those courses not available every quarter. In addition, most senior and graduate courses are given in the late afternoon and evening. Classes that begin at 4 PM (or later) are considered evening. The department prefers scheduling classes at 6 PM or 8 PM, but this is not always possible.

Restrictions in planning your own schedule

Students planning their own schedules should take careful note of course prerequisites. Consult the catalog when choosing courses!

They should also take note of some restrictions on when courses are offered. Many upper division courses are given only once a year, or once every other year.

Most of the lower division courses are offered every quarter, including summer. This includes calculus (1304, 1305, 2304), linear algebra (2101), and discrete mathematics (2150). For upper division courses, see the tentative schedule of offerings (see Table 7 on the next web page).