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The Faculty

Chair:  Warren B. Gordon  

University Distinguished Professor:

  • Arthur Apter

Presidential Professor:

  • Jim Gatheral

Professors:

  • Warren B. Gordon
  • Miriam Hausman
  • Bruce Jordan
  • Laurence Kirby
  • Elena Kosygina
  • Andrew Lesniewski
  • Anita Mayo
  • Rados Radoicic
  • Alvany Rocha
  • Aaron Todd
  • Tai-Ho Wang

Associate Professors:

  • Louis-Pierre Arguin
  • Peter Gregory
  • C. Douglas Howard
  • Jakob Reich
  • Dan Stefanica
  • Ingrid-Mona Zamfirescu

Assistant Professors:

  • Feng Chen
  • Frank de Zeeuw
  • Peter Gregory
  • Ivan Matic
  • Andrew Obus
  • Yumeng Ou
  • Anja Richter
  • Pablo Soberón-Bravo
  • Adam Sheffer
  • Giulio Trigila

Lecturers:

  • April Allen-Materowski
  • Evan Fink
  • Sarah Patterson
  • Jarrod Pickens
  • Timothy Ridenour
  • Ryan Ronan

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Field Description

Mathematics has been described as the queen of all sciences. Understanding mathematics enables one to explain and analyze not only science and nature but almost all disciplines from archeology to zoology. Most recently, mathematics has become an indispensable tool in finance and other business related areas. To ensure that mathematics is available for students with varied backgrounds and different professional goals, the department offers courses at all levels. Advanced courses are designed to be taken by mathematics and actuarial science majors and those in related fields.

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The Majors

 

Mathematics

The major in mathematics is designed to enable the student to enter the marketplace (industrial or educational) or to pursue further studies in mathematics or allied fields at the graduate level. Interested students should meet with an advisor in the Department of Mathematics as early as possible for assistance in formulating an appropriate course of study.

Math Program Prerequisites
As a preliminary requirement, students must complete the calculus prerequisite, which may be achieved by any one of the six options.

Option 1:

 8 credits
 

Calculus AP Exam (BC) with a score of 4 or 5 (transfers to Baruch as 

MTH 3010
Calculus II)

4 credits
 And one of the following:  
 
MTH 3020
 Intermediate Calculus4 credits
 or  
 
MTH 3050
 Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *4 credit
  or 
 Option 2: 12 credits
 

Calculus AP Exam (AB) with a score of 4 or 5 (transfers to Baruch as

MTH 2610
Calculus I)

4 credits
and  
 
MTH 3010
Calculus I4 credits
 And one of the following:  
 
MTH 3020
Intermediate Calculus4 credits
or  
 
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *4 credits
  or 
Option 3: 12 credits
MTH 2610
Calculus I4 credits
and  
MTH 3010
Calculus II4 credits
 And one of the following:  
MTH 3020
Intermediate Calculus4 credits
or 4 credits
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus * 
 or 
Option 4: 12-13 credits
MTH 2205

Applied Calculus

3 credits
or  
MTH 2207
Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications4 credits
And the following two courses:  
MTH 3006
Integral Calculus4 credits
MTH 3030
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II5 credits
 or 
Option 5: 12-13 credits

MTH 2205

or

MTH 2206

Applied Calculus

3 credits
or  
MTH 2207
Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications4 credits
and  
MTH 3006
Integral Calculus4 credits
and  
MTH 3007
Infinite Series1 credit
And one of the following:  
MTH 3020
Intermediate Calculus4 credits
or  
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *4 credits
 or 
Option 6: 10 credits
MTH 2630

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

5 credits
MTH 3030
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II5 credits
   
 * MTH 3050 is not open to students who completed MTH 3020, MTH 3030, MTH 3035, or their equivalent. 
   
Required Courses

All students must take the following three courses:

  
MTH 3300
Algorithms, Computers and Programming I3 credits
MTH 4010
Mathematical Analysis I (formerly Advanced Calculus)3 credits
MTH 4100
Linear Algebra and Matrix Methods3 credits
 
Electives
Students must complete at least 15 elective credits from the following group of courses:
MTH 4000
Bridge to Higher Mathematics3 credits
MTH 4009
Proof Writing for Mathematical Analysis1 credit
MTH 4030
 
Topology3 credits
MTH 4020
Advanced Calculus II 3 credits 
Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
Introduction to Probability **4 credits
MTH 4115
Numerical Methods for Differential Equations in Finance4 credits 
Introduction to Stochastic Process4 credits

Mathematics of Statistics

effective spring 2019 course title changes to: Mathematics of Data Analysis

4 credits
Computational Methods in Probability3 credits
Graph Theory3 credits
Mathematical Modeling * 3 credits
Combinatorics3 credits
Theory of Numbers3 credits
Elements of Modern Algebra3 credits
MTH 4220
Introduction to Modern Geometry3 credits
History of Mathematics3 credits
Differential Geometry * 3 credits
Algorithms, Computers and Programming II3 credits
Methods of Numerical Analysis3 credits
Introduction to Mathematical Logic3 credits
Fundamental Algorithms3 credits
MTH 4420
Actuarial Mathematics I4 credits
MTH 4421
Actuarial Mathematics II4 credits
MTH 4430
Mathematics of Inferential Statistics4 credits
MTH 4451
Short-Term Insurance Mathematics4 credits
MTH 4452
Short-Term Insurance Mathematics II4 credits
Introductory Financial Mathematics4 credits
MTH 4600
Data Analysis and Simulation for Financial Engineers4 credits
Advanced Calculus III *3 credits
Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable3 credits
Theory of Functions of Real Variables*3 credits
Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems*4 credits
MTH 5500

Stochastic Calculus for Finance

4 credits 

* These courses are offered infrequently, subject to student demand.

** Students may use the combination of

MTH 3120
and 
MTH 4119
in the place of
MTH 4120
as elective credit toward the major. MTH 4119 must be completed as an independent study (please consult the Department of Mathematics).

 

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Fall 2018 -  Actuarial Science (See below for changes to the Major that will take place in spring 2019.) 

The field of actuarial science applies mathematical principles and techniques to problems in the insurance industry. Progress in the field is generally based upon completion of examination given by the Society of Actuaries. The Baruch College major is designed to prepare students to pass the P, FM, MFE, MLC, and C exams offered by the Society of Actuaries. Classes are offered that fulfill current VEE (Validation by Educational Experience) requirements in economics, finance, and statistics. Students interested in this highly structured program are urged to meet with an advisor in the Department of Mathematics as early as possible for assistance in formulating an appropriate course of study.

Math Program Prerequisites

Based on placement follow one of the following preliminary calculus options below:

Option 1: 8 credits

 

 

Calculus AP Exam (BC) with a score of 4 or 5 (transfers to Baruch as MTH 3010 Calculus II)


4 credits

And one of the following:

  
MTH 3020
Intermediate Calculus4 credits
or  
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *4 credits
 or 
Option 2:12 credits

 

Calculus AP Exam (AB) with a score of 4 or 5 (transfers to Baruch as MTH 2610 Calculus I)

4 credits

and

  
MTH 3010
Calculus II4 credits
and one of the following:  
MTH 3020
Intermediate Calculus4 credits
or  
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *4 credits
 or 
Option 3: 12 credits
MTH 2610
Calculus I4 credits
and  
MTH 3010
Calculus II4 credits
and one of the following:  
MTH 3020
Intermediate Calculus 
or  
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *4 credits
 or 
Option 4: 12-13 credits

MTH 2205
/

MTH 2206

Applied Calculus3 credits
or  
MTH 2207
Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications4 credits
and the following two courses:  
MTH 3006
Integral Calculus4 credits
MTH 3030
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II5 credits
 or 
Option 5: 12-13 credits

MTH 2205
/

MTH 2206

Applied Calculus3 credits
or  
MTH 2207
Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications4 credits
and  
MTH 3006
Integral Calculus4 credits
and  
MTH 3007
Infinite Series1 credit
and one of the following courses:  
MTH 3020
Intermediate Calculus4 credits
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *4 credits
 or 
Option 6:
 10 credits
MTH 2630
Integral Calculus5 credits
MTH 3030
Infinite Series5 credits
 *  MTH 3050 is not open to students who have completed MTH 3020, MTH 3030, MTH 3035, or their equivalents. 
Business Program Prerequisites
  
ACC 2101
Principles of Accounting 
   
BUS 1000
Introduction to Business **3 credits
or  
BUS 1011
Business Fundamentals: The Contemporary Business Landscape **3 credits
   
CIS 2200
Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies **3 credits
ECO 1001
Micro-Economics3 credits
ECO 1002
Macro-Economics3 credits
STA 2000
Business Statistics **3 credits

** NOTES:

Students who have completed MTH 4120 Introduction to Probability or both MTH 3120 and MTH 4119, may have the following FIN 3000 prerequisites waived: BUS 1000/1011; CIS 2200; and STA 2000. Please consult the Weissman Associate Dean's Office (WSAS.AssocDean@baruch.cuny.edu; 646-312-3890; NVC 8-265) to request registration permission.

Required Courses
Algorithms, Computers, and Programming I3 credits
Introduction to Probability ***4 credits
Theory of Interest4 credits
Mathematical Finance4 credits
Principles of Finance3 credits
Corporate Finance3 credits

*** Students who have completed

MTH 3120
cannot enroll in MTH 4120. They must satisfy the probability requirement by registering for
MTH 4119
 as an independent study (please consult the Department of Mathematics).

Electives

In addition, one course must be chosen from the following list of electives:

MTH 4115
 
Numerical Methods for Differential Equations in Finance 4 credits
Introduction to Stochastic Processes4 credits

Mathematics of Statistics

effective spring 2019 course title changes to: Mathematics of Data Analysis

4 credits
Computational Methods in Probability3 credits
Actuarial Mathematics I4 credits
Actuarial Mathematics II4 credits

Short-Term Insurance Mathematics (formerly Risk Theory)

4 credits
MTH 5500
Stochastic Calculus for Finance4 credits 

The following courses are recommended, but not required. They are not applicable toward the major.

ECO 3100
Intermediate Micro-Economics

ECO 3200
Intermediate Macro-Economics

 

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Effective Spring 2019 - Actuarial Science

The field of actuarial science applies mathematical principles and techniques to problems in the insurance industry. Progress in the field is generally based upon completion of examination given by the Society of Actuaries. The Baruch College major is designed to prepare students to pass the P, FM, IFM (formerly MFE), LTAM (formerly MLC), and STAM (formerly C) exams offered by the Society of Actuaries. Classes are offered which fulfill current VEE (Validation by Educational Experience) requirements in economics, finance, and statistics. Students interested in this highly structured program are urged to meet with an advisor in the Department of Mathematics as early as possible for assistance in formulating an appropriate course of study.

Math Program Prerequisites

Based on placement, follow one of the following preliminary calculus options below:

Option 1:

 

8 credits

 

Calculus AP Exam (BC) with a score of 4 or 5 (transfers to Baruch as

MTH 3010
Calculus II)

4 credits

And one of the following:

 

MTH 3020

Intermediate Calculus

4 credits

or

 

 

MTH 3050

Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *

4 credits

or

Option 2:

 

12 credits

 

Calculus AP Exam (AB) with a score of 4 or 5 (transfers to Baruch as

MTH 2610
Calculus I)

4 credits

and

 

 

MTH 3010

Calculus II

4 credits

And one of the following:

 

MTH 3020

Intermediate Calculus

4 credits

or

 

 

MTH 3050

Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *

4 credits

or

Option 3:

 

12 credits

MTH 2610

Calculus I

4 credits

and

 

 

MTH 3010

Calculus II

4 credits

And one of the following:

MTH 3020

Intermediate Calculus

4 credits

or

 

 

MTH 3050

Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *

4 credits

or

Option 4:

 

12-13 credits

MTH 2205
/
MTH 2206

Applied Calculus

 

3 credits

or

 

 

MTH 2207

Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications

4 credits

And the following two courses:

MTH 3006

Integral Calculus

4 credits

MTH 3030

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

5 credits

or

Option 5:

 

12-13 credits

MTH 2205
/
MTH 2206

or

MTH 2207

Applied Calculus

 

Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications

3 credits

 

4 credits

And

 

 

MTH 3006

and

MTH 3007

Integral Calculus

 

Infinite Series

4 credits

 

1 credit

Plus one of the following:

MTH 3020

Intermediate Calculus

4 credits

MTH 3050

Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *

4 credits

or

Option 6:

 

10 credits

MTH 2630

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

5 credits

MTH 3030

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

5 credits

NOTE:

*

MTH 3050
is not open to students who completed
MTH 3020
,
MTH 3030
,
MTH 3035
, or their equivalents.

 
Business Program Prerequisites

ACC 2101

Principles of Accounting

3 credits

 

 

 

BUS 1000

Introduction to Business **

3 credits

or

 

 

BUS 1011

Business Fundamentals: The Contemporary Business Landscape **

3 credits

 

 

 

CIS 2200

Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies **

3 credits

ECO 1001

Micro-Economics

3 credits

ECO 1002

Macro-Economics

3 credits

STA 2000

Business Statistics I **

3 credits

FIN 3000

Principles of Finance

3 credits

FIN 3610

Corporate Finance

3 credits

 

NOTES:

** Students who have completed

MTH 4120
or both
MTH 3120
and
MTH 4119
, may have the following
FIN 3000
prerequisites waived:
BUS 1000
/
BUS 1011
;
CIS 2200
; and
STA 2000
. Please consult the Weissman Associate Dean’s Office (WSAS.AssocDean@baruch.cuny.edu; 646-312-3890; Vertical Campus, room 8-265) to request registration permission.

 

Required Courses

MTH 3300

Algorithms, Computers, and Programming I

3 credits

MTH 4120

Introduction to Probability ***

4 credits

MTH 4410

Theory of Interest

4 credits

 

Students must also complete three of the following five courses:

MTH 4420

Actuarial Mathematics I

4 credits

MTH 4421

Actuarial Mathematics II

4 credits

MTH 4451

Short-Term Mathematics

4 credits

MTH 4452

Short-Term Mathematics II

4 credits

MTH 4500

Introductory Financial Mathematics

4 credits

*** Students who have completed

MTH 3120
cannot enroll in
MTH 4120
. They must satisfy the probability requirement by registering for
MTH 4119
as an independent study (please consult the Department of Mathematics).

 

Electives

In addition, one course must be chosen from the following list of electives:

MTH 4115

Numerical Methods for Differential Equations in Finance

4 credits

MTH 4125

Introduction to Stochastic Processes

4 credits

MTH 4130

Mathematics of Data Analysis (formerly Mathematics of Statistics)

4 credits

MTH 4135

Computational Methods in Probability

3 credits

MTH 4420

Actuarial Mathematics I

4 credits

MTH 4421

Actuarial Mathematics II

4 credits

MTH 4430

Mathematics of Inferential Statistics

4 credits

MTH 4451

Short-Term Mathematics

4 credits

MTH 4452

Short-Term Mathematics II

4 credits

MTH 4500

Introductory Financial Mathematics

4 credits

MTH 4600

Data Analysis and Simulation for Financial Engineers

4 credits

MTH 5500

Stochastic Calculus for Finance

4 credits

 

 

 

The following courses are recommended, but not required. They are not applicable toward the major.

ECO 3100
 

Intermediate Micro-Economics

3 credits

ECO 3200

Intermediate Macro-Economics

3 credits

Financial Mathematics

This major is first and foremost a course of study in mathematics, with a focus on the computational tools and techniques needed to thrive in the financial engineering industry. In today’s specialized world, a sophisticated level of mathematical understanding is an essential competitive edge. As this program includes courses in Economics and Finance, students who would usually not consider a traditional mathematics major will find this program especially attractive. Interested students are urged to contact the Department of Mathematics as early as possible.  The student will be assigned an advisor who will aid in formulating an appropriate course of study.

NOTE: Depending on a student's starting mathematics proficiency, this program may require more than 120 credits to complete.
Mathematics Program Prerequisites:

As a preliminary requirement, students must complete the calculus requirement, which may be achieved by any one of the following six methods:

Option 1:

  
 Calculus AP Exam (BC) with a score of 4 or 5 (transfers to Baruch as
MTH 2610
and
MTH 3010
)
8 credits

MTH 3050

Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus4 credits
 or 
Option 2:  

 

Calculus AP exam (AB) with a score of 4 or 5 (transfers to Baruch as
MTH 2610
)

4 credits
MTH 3010
Calculus II 4 credits
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus4 credits
 

 or

 
Option 3:  
MTH 2610
Calculus I4 credits
MTH 3010
Calculus II4 credits
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus4 credits
 or 
Option 4:  

MTH 2205
/
MTH 2206

Applied Calculus3 credits
or  
MTH 2207
Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications4 credits
and the following three courses:  
MTH 3006
Integral Calculus4 credits
MTH 3030
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II5 credits
MTH 3035
Vector Calculus *1 credit
 or 
Option 5:  
MTH 2205
/
MTH 2206
Applied Calculus3 credits
MTH 2207
Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications4 credits
and the following three courses:  
MTH 3006
Integral Calculus4 credits
MTH 3007
Infinite Series1 credit
MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus *4 credits
 or 
Option 6:  
MTH 2630
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I5 credits
MTH 3030
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II5 credits
MTH 3035
Vector Calculus *1 credit
   
Each option also requires:  
MTH 4000
*
Bridge to Higher Mathematics4 credits
  

* NOTES:

  1. At least an overall B+ average is required for the calculus courses preceding MTH 3020, MTH 3030 or MTH 3050 in each of the above options.
  2. MTH 3050 may be replaced with MTH 3020 and MTH 3035 in any of the above options.
  3. At least a B or better is required in: MTH 3050; or MTH 3020 and MTH 3035; or MTH 3030 and MTH 3035 as appropriate.
  4. To gain official admission to the program students must complete MTH 4000 with a minimum grade of B.
 
Business Program Prerequisites:
 

ACC 2101

Principles of Accounting 3 credits

ECO 1001

Micro-Economics3 credits
ECO 1002
Macro-Economics3 credits

BSFM students are not required to complete the following FIN 3000 course prerequisites: BUS 1000/1011; CIS 2200; and STA 2000. Please consult the Weissman Associate Dean's Office (WSAS.AssocDean@baruch.cuny.edu; 646-312-3890; VC 8-265) to request registration permission.


Required Finance Courses:
FIN 3000

Principles of Finance

3 credits
FIN 3610
Corporate Finance3 credits
Required Upper-level Mathematics Courses:
 
MTH 3300
Algorithms, Computers, and Programming I3 credits
MTH 4100
Linear Algebra 3 credits
MTH 4115

Numerical Methods for Differential Equations

4 credits

MTH 4120

Introduction to Probability *4 credits

MTH 4125

Introduction to Stochastic Processes4 credits

MTH 4130

Mathematics of Statistics

effective spring 2019 course title changes to: Mathematics of Data Analysis

4 credits

MTH 4300

Algorithms, Computers, and Programming II3 credits

MTH 4500

Introductory Financial Mathematics4 credits
MTH 4600
Data Analysis and Simulation for Financial Engineers4 credits

MTH 5500

Stochastic Calculus for Finance3 credits

* Students who have completed

MTH 3120
cannot enroll in MTH 4120. They must satisfy the probability requirement by registering for
MTH 4119
 as an independent study (please consult the Department of Mathematics).
                                                       

  

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The Minor

The minor in mathematics provides students with a background in the various theories and uses of mathematics. The minor requires the completion of MTH 3006, MTH 3010, MTH 3020, MTH 3030, or MTH 3050, and any other 3- or 4- or 5-credit mathematics course numbered 3000 or higher with the exception of

MTH 4410
(which is not applicable toward the minor). Students must then complete a capstone course consisting of any mathematics course at the 4000-level or higher with the exceptions of
MTH 4009
,
MTH 4119
, and
MTH 4410
(which may not be used as a capstone course).

Required Course

All students must take one of the following courses:

MTH 3006
 

Integral Calculus

4 credits

MTH 3010

Calculus II

4 credits

MTH 3020

Intermediate Calculus

4 credits

MTH 3030

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

5 credits

MTH 3050

Multi-variable and Vector Calculus

4 credits

Electives

Students must take any two other courses from the following list, with at least one of the courses being a 4000-level or higher capstone course:

MTH 3020

Intermediate Calculus

4 credits

MTH 3030

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

5 credits

MTH 3050

Multi-variable and Vector Calculus

4 credits

MTH 3120

Elementary Probability

3 credits

MTH 3300

Algorithms, Computers and Programming I

3 credits

MTH 4000

Bridge to Higher Mathematics

3 credits

MTH 4010

Mathematical Analysis I (formerly Advanced Calculus)

3 credits

MTH 4020

Advanced Calculus II

3 credits

MTH 4030

Topology

3 credits

MTH 4100

Linear Algebra and Matrix Methods

3 credits

MTH 4110

Ordinary Differential Equations

3 credits

MTH 4115

Numerical Methods for Differential Equations in Finance

4 credit

MTH 4120

Introduction to Probability

4 credits

MTH 4125

Introduction to Stochastic Process

4 credits

MTH 4130

Mathematics of Statistics

effective spring 2019 course title changes to: Mathematics of Data Analysis

4 credits

MTH 4135

Computational Methods in Probability

3 credits

MTH 4140

Graph Theory

3 credits

MTH 4145

Mathematical Modeling *

3 credits

MTH 4150

Combinatorics

3 credits

MTH 4200

Theory of Numbers

3 credits

MTH 4210

Elements of Modern Algebra

3 credits

 

MTH 4220

Introduction to Modern Geometry

3 credits

MTH 4230

History of Mathematics

3 credits

MTH 4240

Differential Geometry *

3 credits

MTH 4300

Algorithms, Computers and Programming II

3 credits

MTH 4310

Methods of Numerical Analysis

3 credits

MTH 4315

Introduction to Mathematical Logic

3 credits

MTH 4320

Fundamental Algorithms

3 credits

MTH 4420

Actuarial Mathematics I

4 credits

MTH 4421

Actuarial Mathematics II

4 credits

MTH 4430
Mathematics of Inferential Statistics4 credits

MTH 4451

Short-Term Insurance Mathematics

4 credits

MTH 4452
Short-Term Insurance Mathematics II4 credits

MTH 4500

Introductory Financial Mathematics

4 credits

MTH 4600

Data Analysis and Simulation for Financial Engineers

4 credits

MTH 5010

Advanced Calculus III *

3 credits

MTH 5020

Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable

3 credits

MTH 5030

Theory of Functions of Real Variables*

3 credits

MTH 5100

Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems*

4 credits

 

MTH 5500

Stochastic Calculus for Finance

4 credits

* These courses are offered infrequently, subject to student demand.

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Repeat for Mastery (Precalculus) and Calculus Prerequisite Changes

This pilot program, which consists of two parts, will run as an experiment for academic years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.

The first part is to allow any student who earns grades of C-, D, or D+ to retake precalculus to achieve greater mastery.

MTH 2003
and
MTH 2009
(a new course effective spring 2019) are Baruch’s precalculus courses;
MTH 2000
and
MTH 2001
are the precalculus courses for which transfer students receive credit. By allowing students to repeat the course, they are provided with an opportunity to improve both their course mastery and grade. Students may also repeat e-permit courses per the host college’s policies. In order to repeat any precalculus course, students must apply through the Office of the Registrar (151 East 25th Street, Room 850).

Please note:

  • Students will only receive credit for precalculus once.

  • This proposal does not affect college policy of allowing students to take the course a maximum of three times. The policy on repeating courses covers any combination of MTH 2003 and MTH 2009, e.g., one course taken three times, or a one-and-two combination. All combinations will be treated identically as three attempts.

  • A repeat for mastery course will not be eligible for TAP or Excelsior.

  • Students who earn grades of C or better in the repeated precalculus course may replace their previous passing grades in the calculation of the overall GPA. The precalculus repeat for mastery option is part of college’s existing 16-credit maximum for grade replacements. It will not retroactively effect a student’s pre-existing academic status. The following points should be noted:

      • A maximum of 16 credits of failing and/or repeat for mastery grades may be deleted from the calculation of the cumulative GPA during an undergraduate’s enrollment in CUNY. Whether students remain at a single college or transfer from one CUNY college to another, no more than 16 credits of grades can be replaced in the calculation of the cumulative GPA. Should the 16-credit limit be reached at a college other than Baruch, a student will not be permitted to replace credits at Baruch.

      • For a grade of C or better to replace a grade of C-, D, or D+ in the calculation of the cumulative GPA, the repeated course must be taken at Baruch. Students may repeat precalculus for mastery on permit to another institution, but the original grade will not be replaced. If a student retakes precalculus on permit at another CUNY campus, both the original and the new grade will be calculated in the overall GPA. If a student takes precalculus on permit at a non-CUNY institution, only the original grade will be calculated in the overall GPA.

      • If a student has more than one repeatable precalculus grade and subsequently earns a grade of C or better in the course, the previous grades will be deleted from the calculation of the GPA, subject to the 16-credit limit.

      • If a student earns less than a C grade when the course is repeated or has exceeded the 16 credit limit, both grades earned will be factored into the student's GPA.

      • The cumulative GPA calculated on the basis of this policy is to be used for purposes of retention and graduation from the College and the admission to and continuance in a major or specialization. It will not be used to calculate the GPA for graduation honors or the Dean’s List.

The second part of the proposal is to include a precalculus grade prerequisite in
MTH 2205
and
MTH 2207

Effective fall 2018, the prerequisites for MTH 2205 and MTH 2207 are as follows:

       

MTH 2205
Applied Calculus    Prerequisite: MTH 2003 or MTH 2009 with a grade of C- or better.

       

MTH 2207
Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications    Prerequisite: Placement or grade of C- or better in MTH 2000 or 2001 or the equivalent.

 

Courses in Mathematics (MTH)

MTH 1023
Intermediate and College Algebra4.5 hours; 2 credits

College Algebra

4 hours; 2 credits

Pre-calculus and Elements of Calculus

4 hours; 3 credits

MTH 2009
Precalculus4.5 hours; 3 credits

Mathematics Appreciation

3 hours; 3 credits

Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning

4 hours; 3 credits

Ideas in Mathematics and Their Applications

4 hours; 3 credits

Applied Calculus

4 hours; 3 credits

Applied Calculus

3 hours; 3 credits

Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications

4 hours; 4 credits

Concepts of Discrete Mathematics

3 hours; 3 credits

Calculus I

4 hours; 4 credits

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

5 hours; 5 credits

Integral Calculus

4 hours; 4 credits

MTH 3007
Infinite Series1 hour; 1 credit

Elementary Calculus II

4 hours; 4 credits

Intermediate Calculus

4 hours; 4 credits

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

5 hours; 5 credits

MTH 3035
Vector Calculus1 hour; 1 credit 

Actuarial Science Theory and Problem Seminar

effective spring 2019 course title changes to: Actuarial Seminar: R for Actuaries

2 hours; 2 credits

MTH 3050
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus4 hours; 4 credits

Selected Topics in Discrete Mathematics

3 hours; 3 credits

Elementary Probability

3 hours; 3 credits

Algorithms, Computers, and Programming I

4 hours; 3 credits

Actuarial Science Internship

1 hour; 1 credit

Actuarial Science Internship

1 hour; 1 credit

Actuarial Science Internship

1 hour; 1 credit

Actuarial Science Internship

1 hour; 1 credit

Math Internship

1 hour; 1 credit

Math Internship

1 hour; 1 credit

Math Internship

1 hour; 1 credit

Math Internship

1 hour; 1 credit

MTH 3909
Financial Mathematics Internship 1 hour; 1credit 
MTH 3910
Financial Mathematics Internship 1 hour; 1credit 
MTH 3911
Financial Mathematics Internship 1 hour; 1credit 
MTH 3912
Financial Mathematics Internship 1 hour; 1credit 
MTH 4000
 
Bridge to Higher Mathematics 4 hours; 3 credits 

Problem-Solving Seminar

3 hours; 3 credits

MTH 4009

Proof Writing for Mathematical Analysis

(formerly Proof Writing for Advanced Calculus)

1 hour; 1 credit

 Mathematical Analysis I

3 hours; 3 credits

Advanced Calculus II

3 hours; 3 credits

Topology

3 hours; 3 credits

Linear Algebra and Matrix Methods

3 hours; 3 credits

Ordinary Differential Equations

3 hours; 3 credits

MTH 4115
Numerical Methods for Differential Equations in Finance4 hours; 4 credits
MTH 4119

Multivariate Probability Distributions

1 hour; 1 credit 

Introduction to Probability

4 hours; 4 credits

Introduction to Stochastic Processes

4 hours; 4 credits

Mathematics of Statistics

effective spring 2019 course title changes to: Mathematics of Data Analysis

4 hours; 4 credits

Computational Methods in Probability

4 hours; 3 credits

Graph Theory

3 hours; 3 credits

Mathematical Modeling

3 hours; 3 credits

Combinatorics

3 hours; 3 credits

Theory of Numbers

3 hours; 3 credits

Elements of Modern Algebra

3 hours; 3 credits

Finite Fields, Algebraic Curves, and Applications

3 hours; 3 credits

History of Mathematics

4 hours; 4 credits

Differential Geometry

3 hours; 3 credits

Algorithms, Computers, and Programming II

4 hours; 3 credits

Methods of Numerical Analysis

3 hours; 3 credits

Introduction to Mathematical Logic

4 hours; 3 credits

Fundamental Algorithms

4 hours; 3 credits

Switching Theory

3 hours; 3 credits

Special Topics in Computer Science

3 hours; 3 credits

Finite Differences

4 hours; 4 credits

Theory of Interest

4 hours; 4 credits

Actuarial Mathematics I

4 hours; 4 credits

Actuarial Mathematics II

4 hours; 4 credits

MTH 4430
Mathematics of Inferential Statistics4 hours; 4 credits

Short-Term Insurance Mathematics (formerly Risk Theory)

4 hours; 4 credits

MTH 4452
Short-Term Insurance Mathematics II4 hours; 4 credits

Introductory Financial Mathematics

4 hours; 4 credits

MTH 4600
Data Analysis and Simulation for Financial Engineers4 hours; 4 credits 

Independent Study I

Hours and credits to be arranged

Independent Study II

Hours and credits to be arranged

Independent Study III

Hours and credits to be arranged

Independent Study IV

Hours and credits to be arranged

Independent Study V

Hours and credits to be arranged

Advanced Calculus III

3 hours; 3 credits

Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable

3 hours; 3 credits

Theory of Functional of Real Variables

3 hours; 3 credits

Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems

4 hours; 4 credits

MTH 5500
Stochastic Calculus for Finance4 hours; 4 credits

Honors in Mathematics I

Hours and credits to be arranged

Honors in Mathematics II

Hours and credits to be arranged

Honors in Mathematics III

Hours and credits to be arranged

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