Liberal Arts (Code 180-004)

University Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Credit Requirements
Minimum total for graduation 1		120
Upper division credits (courses numbered 300 and higher)		39
Core General Education		10 courses, 36 credits
Academic Concentrations
Grade Point Requirements 2
Total		2.00 average
Resident		2.00 average
Major		2.00 average
Minor		2.00 average
Certificate		2.00 average
University Residency Requirements
Minimum total		30
Senior year		23
Major, Standard, upper division in residence		12
Major, Comprehensive, upper division in residence		21
Certificate		25 percent of credits
Procedures Required for Graduation
Obtain admission to the degree program and/or the College offering it.
Apply for graduation on CampS.

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Certain programs exceed this minimum.

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See special requirements in each College.

Applicability of Credits Toward Graduation

Junior College or Two-Year College Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in a junior college or two-year college will be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire.

Extension Credits. Credits earned in credit outreach courses offered by UW-Eau Claire are treated as resident credits. Credits earned in extension courses offered by other units of the Universities of Wisconsin System are treated as transfer credits. All other (non-UW) extension and correspondence credits are normally limited to one-fourth of the total required for graduation from any curriculum.

WTCS Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in college parallel programs at Madison Area Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Nicolet Area Technical College, or Chippewa Valley Technical College may be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire. A set number of general education courses will be accepted from other technical schools. Occupational and technical courses may also be considered for transfer if the quality and content of the course work from the technical college is judged to be comparable to course work at UW-Eau Claire. Refer to the Transfer Credit Wizard or contact the UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office for information about the current transfer policy.

USAFI Credit. UW-Eau Claire will accept up to 32 semester credits for work done through the United States Armed Forces Institute, under the provision for non-UW correspondence credit (see Extension Credits above).

Activity Credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184 courses) Students may count toward graduation no more than one credit of KINS 110-184 courses. Students may count toward graduation no more than four credits earned in any single activity course and no more than 12 credits resulting from any combination of activity courses (excluding KINS 110-184 courses). 

Other Restricted Credits. For other University restrictions, see the following: Cooperative Education; Credit by Examination; Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration; Transfer of Credits. College or departmental restrictions may also be placed on Independent Study (399-499 courses), Directed Study (395-495), and other types of credits.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
APPLICABILITY OF CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION		Credit Restrictions
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Total degree credit		maximum 12
Major, Standard		maximum 1 course
Major, Comprehensive		maximum 2 courses
Minor		maximum 1 course
Credit by Examination
Total degree credit		maximum ¼ of total
Major or minor		maximum ½ of total
Two-Year College Credits
Total degree credit		maximum 72 credits
Activity credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184)
Total KINS 100-184		maximum 1 credit
Total Band, chorus, drama		maximum 12 credits
Single course band, chorus, drama		maximum 4 credits
Extension credits
UW-System		no maximum
Other extension/correspondence		maximum ¼ of total
USAFI
USAFI		maximum 32 credits

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CGER Categories
Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MQR)		4 credit hours, 1 course min
Includes University Math Requirement 1
Communication & Literacy (CL)		8 credit hours, 2 course min (including CL-W)
Includes University Writing Requirement (CL-W) 2
Natural Sciences & Wellness (NSW/NSWL)		6 credit hours, 1 course min (NSW-Lab required)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Humanities & Arts (HA)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Civics & Perspectives (CP)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
CGER Totals 3
Credits		minimum 36 credits
Courses		minimum 10 courses

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University Mathematics Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Mathematics Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing an approved university-level mathematics course (MQR) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the UW Math Placement Test
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement Calculus or Advanced Placement Statistics exams
• achieving a suitable score on a Credit by Examination administered by the Department of Mathematics.   

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University Writing Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Writing Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing a Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing course (WRIT 102, WRIT 114, WRIT 116, WRIT 118, or WRIT 120) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the English Placement Test (WPT ENGL)
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition or Advanced Placement English Language and Composition exams
• achieving a suitable score on the University Writing Program Portfolio.

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Completion via Placement Tests

• Writing: If the CL-W subcategory is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Communication and Literacy requirement will be reduced from 8 credits (2 courses) to 3 credits (1 course).
• Mathematics: If the University Math Requirement is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning requirement will be considered fully met, replacing the 4-credit (1 course) requirement.
• Students must still complete 36 credits across 10 courses, with any remaining credits or courses eligible to be taken from any CGER category.

College Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree (B.A./B.S.)

University Graduation Requirements. All candidates for degrees must fulfill the requirements for credits, curriculum, GPA, and University residency as specified in the section of this catalog titled University Graduation Requirements.

College Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Averages. All candidates for degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences must earn minimum resident and total GPAs of 2.00 in the major, the minor, and the certificate. The resident and total GPAs for the major are computed using all attempted credits applicable to the major including those offered by departments other than the major department. The resident and total GPAs for the minor and the certificate are computed similarly.

Major-Minor and Major-Certificate Requirements. A standard major (a minimum of 36 credits) must be supplemented by a minor (a minimum of 24 credits) or by a certificate (12 to 18 credits) to meet graduation requirements for completing a first and second degree program. No minor or certificate is required with a Comprehensive Major (60 or more credits) or with two majors of 36 or more credits each.

Certain degree programs, which include Comprehensive Majors, may require more than the minimum of 120 credits for graduation.

Acceptable academic program combinations are determined at the college level. A major and a minor or a major and certificate or two majors (if available) may not be elected in the same department or program, except in the approved combinations listed here.

College Credits. Earn at least 90 credits in courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in the College of Arts and Sciences (B.A.)

Fulfillment of all University Graduation Requirements (which includes the Core General Education Requirements); all College-level degree requirements (major and minor/certificate emphases, GPAs, earning at least 90 credits in Arts and Sciences course work); second language competency at the 102 level.  Second language competency may be met in one of two ways:  (1) Demonstrate a level of second language competency that qualifies the student to enter the 201-level course in a second language.  (2) Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in a 102-level second language course (or AIS 112 or AIS 122 or SLHS 103).

Bachelor of Science Degree in the College of Arts and Sciences (B.S.)

Fulfillment of all University Graduation Requirements (which includes the Core General Education Requirements); all College-level degree requirements (major and minor/certificate emphases, GPAs, earning at least 90 credits in Arts and Sciences course work); mathematics competency at the MATH 111, MATH 112 or MATH 113 level.  Mathematics competency can be met in one of three ways:  (1) Achieve a score on the mathematics placement test that qualifies the student to enter MATH 114.  (2) Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in MATH 111, MATH 112, or MATH 113.  (3) Achieve a satisfactory score on the MATH 112 competency test.  This test may be attempted no more than two times.

Major Requirements

This comprehensive major prepares students in mathematics both deeply and broadly, and is especially well-suited for students who want to use independent and collaborative creative math problem-solving skills in their careers, either by going directly into industry or by attending graduate school in math, applied math, or a related field.  Students in this major participate in at least two math research experiences for credit.  Because of the variety of research topics available, students are strongly encouraged to consult a mathematics advisor early and frequently while pursuing this emphasis.

Liberal Arts (Code 180-004)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
A minimum of sixty semester credits, including:
Mathematics Core		22
MATH 114	Calculus I
MATH 215	Calculus II
MATH 216	Calculus III
MATH 316	Introduction to Real Analysis
MATH 324	Linear Algebra
MATH 425	Abstract Algebra I

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Research requirement		7
MATH 380	Research Methods
MATH 480	Research Seminar (taken twice)
Depth requirement		6-7
Choose two:
MATH 317	Introduction to Real Analysis II
MATH 335	Introduction to Point-Set Topology
MATH 347	Mathematical Statistics
MATH 426	Abstract Algebra II
Elective mathematics courses		12-13
Remaining credits to be chosen from:
Math courses numbered above 305 1
CS/logic requirement		3
Choose one:
CS 140	Introduction to Computer Science
CS 163	Introduction to Programming in C++
PHIL 250	Symbolic Logic
DS 150	Computing in Python: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming
or another course with approval of the mathematics department
Speech requirement		3
CJ 202	Fundamentals of Speech
Applications of mathematics requirement		6
Minimum 6 credits in a sequence selected from:
BIOL 221 & BIOL 222	Foundations of Biology I and Foundations of Biology II
CHEM 115	Chemical Principles
CHEM 105 & CHEM 106 & CHEM 109	General Chemistry I Lecture and General Chemistry I Laboratory and General Chemistry II
CHEM 108 & CHEM 109	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II
CS 150 & CS 255	Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures and Algorithms
ECON 103 & ECON 104	Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics
PHYS 231 & PHYS 232	University Physics I and University Physics II
or another disciplinary sequence approved by the mathematics department

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At most 2 credits of MATH 397 may be counted towards the required 60 credits.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

• Apply a broad range of perspectives, including numerical, graphical, algebraic, analytical and verbal, to effectively connect and communicate mathematical ideas.
• Use mathematics to model and solve appropriate problems.
• Write mathematical proofs.
• Work independently and collaboratively on mathematical problems.
• Communicate mathematical concepts effectively with speech and writing skills.
• Identify and formulate open research problems and implement proper proof techniques to answer open problems.

Mathematics, Comprehensive Major, B.S.

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.

To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Core General Education Requirements (CGER). CGER course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as CGER CL, CGER HA, and CGER NSWL to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of the course. Please click here for a description of the outcomes and requirements.

Students in this major have the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The degrees are distinguished by second language competency for the B.A. and a higher level of mathematics competency for the B.S.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 114	Calculus I (CGER MQR)	4
SECOND SEMESTER
MATH 215	Calculus II	4
SOME TIME IN THE FIRST YEAR
WRIT 114	Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)	5
OR
WRIT 116	Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
CS 140, CS 163, DS 150, PHIL 250 a		3-4
CJ 202	Fundamentals of Speech (CGER CL)	3
CGER Option: Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		3
CGER Option: Humanities & Arts (HA)		3
CGER Option: Humanities & Arts (HA)		3
Elective		3
TOTAL FIRST YEAR		27-28
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 216	Calculus III	4
MATH 324	Linear Algebra (prereq for MATH 380, 425)	4
MATH APP (1st course) *, b		4
SECOND SEMESTER
MATH 425	Abstract Algebra I (prereq for MATH 426)	3
MATH APP (2nd course) *, b		4
SOME TIME IN THE SECOND YEAR
MATH elective c		4
CGER Option: Civics & Perspectives (CP)		3
Elective		3
TOTAL SECOND YEAR		29
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 380	Research Methods	3
MATH 316	Introduction to Real Analysis (prereq for MATH 317)	3
SECOND SEMESTER
MATH 480	Research Seminar	2
MATH 317, 335, 347, 426 (First course from Depth Requirement; two courses needed) d		3-4
SOME TIME IN THE THIRD YEAR
MATH elective c		3
MATH elective c		3
CGER Option: Natural Sciences & Wellness with Lab (NSWL) b		4
CGER Option: Natural Sciences & Wellness (NSW) b		3
Elective		3
TOTAL THIRD YEAR		31-32
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 317, 335, 347, 426 (Second course from Depth Requirement; two courses needed) d		3-4
SECOND SEMESTER
MATH 480	Research Seminar	2
SOME TIME IN THE FOURTH YEAR
MATH elective c		3
MATH elective c		3
CGER Option: Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		3
CGER Option: Civics & Perspectives (CP)		3
Elective		3
Elective		3
Elective		3
Elective		3
TOTAL FOURTH YEAR		29-30

Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits

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In the MATH APP sequence, many courses could fulfill (NSWL).

a

Students must complete as least three credits to be selected from PHIL 250, CS 140, CS 163, DS 150, or another computer science course approved by the Math Department.

b

MATH APP: A minimum of 6 credits must be earned in a sequence selected from BIOL 221/BIOL 222, CHEM 105/CHEM 106/CHEM 109, CHEM 108/CHEM 109, CHEM 115, CS 150/CS 255, ECON 103/ECON 104, PHYS 231/PHYS 232, or another sequence approved by the Math department. The credit load will vary by the sequence selected. If NSW is not satisfied by the courses used for the MATH APP requirement, then NSW must be satisfied via other CGER elective courses.

c

Additional Math credits from courses numbered above 305; these courses are 3 or 4 credits. 

d

Students must complete two courses selected from MATH 317, MATH 335, MATH 347, or MATH 426 for the depth requirement. Prereqs for MATH 441 are DS 140 and one of MATH 345 or MATH 347 or MATH 246.

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)