Mathematics
| Degrees: | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Majors: | Mathematics Mathematics Teaching |
| Minors: | Mathematics Statistics |
| Certificates: | Data in the Workplace Data Science |
| Department: | Mathematics and Statistics Building 4, Room 323 850-474-2276 http://uwf.edu/mathstat |
| College: | Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering |
| CIP Code: | 27.0101 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The B.S. in Mathematics prepares students for graduate study; teaching; service in science, government and industry; and supporting roles in the social, biological, and physical sciences. This program emphasizes mathematics and statistics and provides students with considerable flexibility in choosing electives outside the major. It is recommended that students seek the advice of faculty regarding career opportunities and choice of a suitable minor.
Program Requirements
In addition to the University’s general requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Mathematics must meet the requirements listed below.
Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the general education requirements and prerequisites. A grade of "C-" or better is required for all Major courses.
General Education
In addition to the General Education requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the University Requirements section of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
Multicultural Requirement
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy. The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. As a result, there are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions subject to varying requirements. As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students first entering the SUS or FCS prior to fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2018 – summer A 2021 | Complete a course or exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041 ) |
| Cohort 3: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in summer B 2021 (on or after July 1, 2021) and thereafter | Complete both a course and exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041) |
Additionally, the 2021 Legislature made two additional exceptions: approving the use of accelerated mechanisms for meeting the course competency requirement and exempting high school students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam in high school from the postsecondary exam requirement. These two changes are in effect for Cohort 3.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006 and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Algebra through Calculus | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| or MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | |
| or MAC 1114 | Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 1147 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MAC 1114 | Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 1147 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| or MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| Students will be placed on a starting point based on their mathematics placement. | ||
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| COP XXXX | Computer Language elective | 3 |
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I *, X | 4 |
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II *, X | 4 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III *, X | 4 |
| MAP 2302 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| One lab-based science course (BSC, CHM, PHY, or GLY) X | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
- *
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
- X
Requires a grade of "C-" or better.
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 1 | |
Major
| MAS 3105 | Linear Algebra + | 3 |
| STA 3162C | Applied Statistics + | 4 |
| MHF 3202 | Set Theory and Mathematical Logic + | 3 |
| MAD 4401 | Numerical Analysis + | 3 |
| STA 4321 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I + | 3 |
| MAA 4211 | Advanced Calculus I + | 3 |
| MAS 4301 | Abstract Algebra + | 3 |
| MAT 4500 | Undergraduate Proseminar in Mathematics/Statistics + | 1 |
| 3000/4000 level advisor-approved mathematics or statistics electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
- +
Courses included in the major GPA.
Upper Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater. | 28 | |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
Admission to Mathematics Teaching
Students declaring a major in the Mathematics Teaching degree programs will automatically be placed in a pending status until they are fully admitted to the program. While in the pending status, students may not take 3000/4000 level education coursework, but should work closely with their advisor to plan an appropriate course of study in preparation for application to the program.
To be admitted, students must meet the following requirements:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all previously attempted college work;
- A passing score on the General Knowledge Test of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam;
- Completion of EDG 2041 Exploring Inquiry Teaching or equivalent with a grade of "C-" or higher.
The admission process requires students to complete the Application for Admission to Teacher Education (which includes a self-rating on dispositions toward teaching) and complete the orientation requirement.
B.A. Mathematics Teaching
General Education
In addition to the General Education requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the University Requirements section of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
Multicultural Requirement:
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy. The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. As a result, there are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions subject to varying requirements. As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students first entering the SUS or FCS prior to fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2018 – summer A 2021 | Complete a course or exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041 ) |
| Cohort 3: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in summer B 2021 (on or after July 1, 2021) and thereafter | Complete both a course and exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041) |
Additionally, the 2021 Legislature made two additional exceptions: approving the use of accelerated mechanisms for meeting the course competency requirement and exempting high school students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam in high school from the postsecondary exam requirement. These two changes are in effect for Cohort 3.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006 and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Algebra through Calculus | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| or MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | |
| or MAC 1114 | Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 1147 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MAC 1114 | Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 1147 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| or MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| Students will be placed on a starting point based on their mathematics placement. | ||
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| EDG 2041 | Exploring Inquiry Teaching | 3 |
| COP XXXX | Computer Language elective | 3 |
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I * | 4 |
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II * | 4 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III * | 4 |
| MAP 2302 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Lab based science course (BSC, CHM, PHY) | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 25 | |
- *
-
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 0-12 | |
Major
| MAA 4211 | Advanced Calculus I + | 3 |
| MAD 4401 | Numerical Analysis + | 3 |
| MHF 3202 | Set Theory and Mathematical Logic + | 3 |
| MAS 3105 | Linear Algebra + | 3 |
| MAS 4301 | Abstract Algebra + | 3 |
| MAT 4500 | Undergraduate Proseminar in Mathematics/Statistics + | 1 |
| STA 3162C | Applied Statistics + | 4 |
| STA 4321 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 23 | |
- +
Courses counted toward the Major GPA.
Upper Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater | 13 | |
Teaching Core
| EDF 3234 | Applied Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDG 4323 | Methods of K-12 Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| EDG 4948 | Apprenticeship Teaching | 6 |
| ESE 4322 | Instruction, Management, and Assessment: Secondary Education | 3 |
| ESE 4940 | Secondary Practicum | 3 |
| MAE 4320 | Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| TSL 4080 | ESOL Principles and Practices | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Mathematics Minor
A Minor in Mathematics requires completion of the calculus sequence in addition to the completion of 15 semester hours approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in courses beyond the level of MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III. The courses can be any 3000/4000-level MAA, MAD, MAP, MAS, or MHF course, and/or MAP 2302, and/or STA 4321. A grade of "C-" or better is required for each of these courses, including the calculus sequence. Mathematics majors may not earn this minor.
Statistics Minor
The minor in statistics requires completion of STA 2023 Elements of Statistics and MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I, in addition to the completion of 15 semester hours chosen from among the following courses:
| Complete 5 of the seven courses | 15 | |
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I | ||
| Nonparametric Statistics | ||
| Sampling Theory | ||
| Regression Analysis | ||
| Database Systems | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Data in the Workplace Certificate
Data in the Workplace is a certificate program that guides students through an exploration of data including data integration, ethical considerations, identification of a problem of interest, interpretation of results, and written and oral presentations of findings. This online program guides students through the applications of the fundamentals of statistics necessary for data description and analysis to enable data-driven decision-making in the context of the student’s discipline.
| STA 4012 | Data Awareness | 3 |
| STA 4091 | Data Fluency | 3 |
| PHI 4990 | Ethics in AI | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Data Science Certificate
In the University of West Florida’s fully online Undergraduate Data Science Certificate program, students will learn relevant programming languages, statistics, and the modeling and computational techniques needed for Data Science. The comprehensive curriculum helps to identify, formulate, and solve data problems by selecting and applying appropriate methods in various fields. Students will understand the broad impact of data on society and can raise critical questions about data, its interpretation, and visualization.
| CAP 4755 | Tools for Data Science | 3 |
| CAP 4774 | Databases for Data Science | 3 |
| STA 4121 | Statistics for Data Science I | 3 |
| STA 4231 | Statistics for Data Science II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |