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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog 
  
2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog

Mathematics, BS


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Admissions: Open

Process: Declaration

Min. Total Credits: 120 (108 in core & major + 12 in electives)

UHM General Education Core Requirements


Foundations


Written Communication (FW)


(3 credits)

Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)


Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor.

Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)


(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits)

  • Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
  • Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
  • Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times

Diversification


* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these.

Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)


(6 credits from 2 categories)

  •  Arts (DA*)
  •  Humanities (DH*)
  •  Literatures (DL*)

Natural Sciences


  • Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
Physical Science (DP)

Laboratory (science) (DY)

Social Sciences (DS)


(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments)

UHM Graduation Requirements


Focus


**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.”

Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)


(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level)

Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)


(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Oral Communication (O)


(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Writing Intensive (W)


(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level)

Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)


  • competence at the 202 level

Credit Minimums


  • 120 total applicable
  • 30 UH Mānoa credits
  • 45 upper division (300+ level) credits

Grade Point Average


  • 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required.)
  • Good academic standing

Bachelor of Science Requirements


Refer to major requirements for the specific courses that satisfy these requirements.

  • Calculus I
  • Calculus II
  • Chemistry I with lab
  • Chemistry II with lab
  • Physics I with lab
  • Physics II with lab

College Requirements


Credit Maximums


  • 8 KRS activity
  • 9 Directed Reading / Research
  • 12 Practicum / Internship

Note


This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor.

Major Requirements for BS in Mathematics


  • Admission: Open
  • Application: NA
  • Min. major credits: BS = 44 (64-65 with related requirements)
  • Min. C grade (not C-) in courses

Requirements


Mathematics Prerequisites Requirements (11-12 credits)


Mathematics Related Requirements (9 credits)


Mathematics Courses (44 credits; see department for approved courses; see catalog for prerequisites)


39 credits

The following requirements must be fulfilled in regards to the 39 credits below:

  • 6 credit hours in writing-intensive mathematics courses
  • 12 credit hours in courses numbered above 400
9 related credits

9 related credits of additional MATH 300-479 or approved non-introductory courses in natural or information sciences

Additional Mathematics Restrictions


Only one of MATH 307  and MATH 311  may be counted toward major requirements.

Mandatory advising each semester prior to registration.

Notes


College of Natural Sciences Student Academic Success Center; Hamilton Library 002K; (808) 956-5911; cnsadvis@hawaii.edunatsci.manoa.hawaii.edu/sasc
Mathematics Department: Keller 401-A; (808) 956-4680; office@math.hawaii.edumath.hawaii.edu
Mathematics Undergraduate Advisor: Keller 419; (808) 956-4679; advising@hawaii.edu 
There may be exceptions to the major requirements listed above. Please schedule an advising appointment with Undergraduate Advising personnel for more detailed information.

4-Year Plan


This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.

Year 1


Fall


Credits 16

Spring


Credits 16

Total Credits 32


Year 2


Total Credits 62


Year 3


Fall


Credits 13

Spring


Credits 16

Total Credits 91


Year 4


Fall


  • MATH 400+ Credits: 3
  • MATH 400+ Credits: 3
  • MATH Related Credits: 3
  • Elective 300+ Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 2
Credits 14

Spring


  • Credits: 2
  • MATH 400+ Credits: 3
  • MATH 400+ Credits: 3
  • Elective 300+ Credits: 1
  • Elective 300+ Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3
Credits 15

Total Credits 120


Notes:

Students must take placement exams to be able to register for MATH 241  and CHEM 161 . Students must see a Mathematics advisor prior to registration to discuss their academic plan options. Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan.
Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific. Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.

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