Fu Jen Catholic University
Department of Mathematics
Academic Regulations
Chapter One: General Provisions
Article 1
The Regulations were formulated in accordance with Article 40 of Fu Jen Catholic University Academic Policies.
Chapter Two: Undergraduate Program
Article 2
Course, credit, and proficiency test requirements of the Department of Mathematics (hereinafter "the Department') are as follows:
- University requirements: Academic Advising (0 credits, 8 semesters), Military Training Courses (0 credits, 2 semesters).
- Holistic Education Core Abilities Courses: 8 credits.
- Holistic Education Fundamental Courses: 12 credits, which include Chinese Literature (4 credits), and Foreign Language (8 credits [4 credits in Freshman English and 4 credits in Sophomore-Level Topics in English])
(1) A student who satisfies the University's English proficiency requirements may apply for an exemption from English courses, but is still required to complete 8 credits in a foreign language.
(2) If a student is able to present their high school diploma from an English-language high school or proof that they earned one of the grades below on an English proficiency test before the end an academic year (July 31), they may apply for an exemption from Sophomore-Level Topics in English for the next academic year; however, the student must take four credits in a non-English foreign language course instead.
i. Intermediate GEPT: passing grade on first and second stage.
ii. TOEFL: ITP 457 or iBT 42.
iii. IELTS: level 4.
iv. TOEIC: 550.
v. Another English proficiency test equivalent to a level of Bl on CEFR.
- Holistic Education General Education Courses: 12 credits.
- Discipline-specific required courses: 64 credits for Applied Mathematics Section, 68 credits for Information Mathematics Section.
- Electives: 32 credits for Applied Mathematics Section (at least ten of which are discipline-specific), 28 credits for Information Mathematics Section (at least ten of which are discipline-specific).
- Complete 4 credits of Discipline-specific courses, taught exclusively in English.
- Students must earn a combined total of 128 credits in order to graduate.
Article 3: Prerequisites:
Applied Mathematics Section
(2) Calculus (I) and Calculus (II) are prerequisites for Advanced Calculus (I).
(3) Calculus (I) and Calculus (II) are prerequisites for Differential Equations.
(4) Advanced Calculus (I) is a prerequisite for Advanced Calculus (II).
(5) Advanced Calculus (I) and Advanced Calculus (II) are prerequisites for Complex Analysis.
(6) Linear Algebra (I) is a prerequisite for Linear Algebra (II).
(7) Probability Theory is a prerequisite for Statistics.
(8) Statistics is a prerequisite for Mathematical Statistics.
Information Mathematics Section:
(2) Calculus (I) and Calculus (II) are prerequisites for Advanced Calculus (I).
(3) Calculus (I) and Calculus (II) are prerequisites for Differential Equations.
(4) Advanced Calculus (I) is a prerequisite for Advanced Calculus (II).
(5) Advanced Calculus (I) and Advanced Calculus (II) are prerequisites for Complex Analysis.
(6) Linear Algebra (I) is a prerequisite for Linear Algebra (II).
(7) Probability Theory is a prerequisite for Statistics.
Chapter Four: Additional Provisions
Article 5
Any matters not covered in the Regulations will be handled in accordance with Fu Jen Catholic University Academic Policies and related regulations.
Article 6
The Regulations were passed by the Departmental Affairs Council and the College Affairs Council, and will be implemented upon approval of the Academic Affairs Council. The same procedure will be followed for each amendment.
