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BS · 2025-2026

Applied Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

Official sources · L&S

Letters & Science Academic Requirements (LASAR)

L&S uses LASAR (Letters and Science Academic Requirements), not CoE GEAR. Download LASAR from DUELS for your catalog year.

180–184 quarter units (184 if Area B foreign language completed at level 3) · 60 upper-division units · GE Areas A–G + special subjects (WRT, EUR, NWC, QNT, ETH)

Official major sheet — 2025-2026

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Preparation for the major

  • MATH 3ACalculus
  • MATH 4ALinear Algebra & Differential Equations
  • MATH 8Transition to Proofs
  • PHYS 7A

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Upper-division required

  • MATH 118AReal Analysis
  • MATH 111AAbstract Algebra
  • Applied math cluster electives (numerical, ODE/PDE, modeling)Applied math cluster electives (numerical, ODE/PDE, modeling)

BS Applied Mathematics emphasizes modeling and computation. Selective major with strong math GPA.

Sample electives

24 units required
  • MATH 124
  • MATH 132
  • MATH 160
  • MATH 170
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Major regulations

Major GPA
2+ in all prep and upper-division major courses
P/NP grading
Not allowed for major courses

Selective major — verify admission requirements on admissions site.

Recommended 4-year plan

180–184 quarter units (184 if Area B foreign language completed at level 3) · 60 upper-division units · GE Areas A–G + special subjects. GE/LASAR slots fill quarters below ~12 major units — verify on GOLD.

FallWinterSpring

Year 1

Fall

MATH 3A · 4uMATH 4A · 4uGE — Area A (Writing)

Winter

MATH 8 · 4uPHYS 7A · 4uGE — Area C (Science/Math)

Spring

MATH 118A · 4uMATH 111A · 4uGE — Area D (Social Science)

Year 2

Fall

Applied math cluster electives (numerical, ODE/PDE, modeling) · 4uApplied math cluster electives (numerical, ODE/PDE, modeling)GE — Area E (Culture & Thought)GE — Area F (Arts)

Winter

GE — Area G (Literature)GE — Area B (Foreign Language)LASAR — Writing (WRT)

Spring

LASAR — European Traditions (EUR)LASAR — World Cultures (NWC)LASAR — Quantitative (QNT)

Year 3

Fall

LASAR — Ethnicity (ETH)GE — Area D (2nd course)GE — Area E (2nd course)

Winter

GE — Area B (level 2+)GE — Area B (level 3+)GE — Additional breadth

Spring

GE — Additional breadth

Year 4

Fall

GE / electives

Winter

GE / electives

Spring

GE / electives

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College-wide LASAR rules (GE, writing, 180+ units) apply in addition to the major requirements above. See LASAR and DUELS degree requirements.