Undergraduate Programs

BS Mathematics (BS MA)

The BS Mathematics program is designed to give students a competitive edge in our society by providing a solid foundation in pure mathematics such as algebra, analysis, geometry, and combinatorics. It is complemented with exposure to the applications of mathematics in the areas of actuarial science, operations research, statistics, and mathematical computing and modeling. Students enrolled in this program are also given the opportunity to participate in the research endeavors of the faculty of the Department of Mathematics.

The Ideal BS Mathematics graduate aims for excellence through the pursuit of truth, grounded in sound scientific principles. He uses science, technology and research in the service of the Philippine society and the world. The graduate exemplifies the Ignatioan core values, uses technical competencies to understand and analyse problems, and make sound decisions.

The BS Mathematics program supports the University’s strategic thrust in that it aims to provide the balance between the holistic formation of the core curriculum and the specialized training in the mathematical sciences. The central importance given to the liberal arts, interdisciplinarity, experiential service-learning, and formation in Ignatian spirituality is a particular mark of the Jesuit identity of the Ateneo. The goal is that through an education that seeks to develop intellectual depth, creative imagination, social involvement, and spiritual maturity, students are able to discover and fulfil their distinctive calling and mission in life.

Programme Specification Overview

Programme Learning Outcomes 

Core Curriculum Learning Outcomes

Major Curriculum Learning Outcomes

• Develop mastery in the core areas of mathematics such as analysis, algebra, and geometry. (K, CMO)
• Demonstrate skills in pattern recognition, generalization, abstraction, critical analysis, synthesis, problem solving and rigorous argument. (S, CMO)
• Develop creativity, rigor and discipline in dealing with various mathematical problems. (A)
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing mathematical proofs. (S, CMO)
• Implement basic mathematical, statistical, and computational methods in mathematical modelling and problem solving. (S, CMO)
• Understand the limitations and implications of mathematical models as applied in real-life contexts. (K/A, CMO)
• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of one or more areas related to mathematics. (K)
• Appreciate the importance of mathematics in the modern world, including the interrelationships among fields inside and outside mathematics. (A, CMO)
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, information, ideas, and solutions to problems, to other scientists, decision makers, and the public. (S, CMO)
• Produce a rigorous exposition of a mathematical topic and an exploration of conjectures. (K/S)

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION, SHIFTING, AND RETENTION

Admission Requirements into the BS Program

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS MA) is an honors program. Hence, to be accepted into the program, the freshman applicant must (a) obtain at least 85 (percentile rank) in the ACET, (b) obtain at least 85 (percentile rank) in the Math Proficiency part of the ACET, and (c) must have above-average marks in High School mathematics.

Shifting Requirements (BS MA)

Students wishing to shift into the BS MA program must fulfill the following requirements to be admitted into the program:

1. An average grade of at least B in all math subjects taken; and
2. An average grade of at least B in all calculus courses (if taken); and

Retention Requirements (BS MA)

BS MA majors must satisfy the following conditions in order to be retained in the program:

1. At the end of first year, a grade of at least C in Math 71.1 and an average grade of at least C in Math 31.1 and Math 31.2;
2. At the end of second year, an average of at least 1.90 in all major subjects offered by the Department of Mathematics

Last updated: 21 Oct 2020
BS MATH CURRICULUM ver 2020