Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 4 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 1, 5 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| ENGL 2332 | Wrld Lit I: Before 17 Century 5 | 3 |
| PHIL 2303 | Critical Thinking 4 | 3 |
| PHYS 1411 | Introduction To Physics I 2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1422 | Introduction To Physics II | |
| Science Course for Science Majors from Component Area III list | 4 | |
| WOLC 1411 & WOLC 1412 & WOLC 2311 & WOLC 2312 | Beginning Foreign Language I and Beginning Foreign Language II and Intermediate Foreign Language and Intermed Foreign Language II 3 | 14 |
| Major Core | ||
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1430 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2440 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 3300 | Introduction to Math Thought | 3 |
| MATH 3377 | Intro to Linear Alg & Matrics | 3 |
| MATH 4361 | Introductory Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4366 | Elementary Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4371 | Thry & Appl of Prob & Stat I | 3 |
| MATH 4377 | Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| Major | ||
| Advanced MATH electives 6 | 12 | |
| Minor (Including 6 advanced hrs) 7 | 18 | |
| Electives (Including 6 advanced hrs) | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | MATH 1420 satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and one semester credit hour of Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
| 2 | PHYS 1411 or PHYS 1422 satisfies 4 hours of Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Sciences) |
| 3 | WOLC 2311 satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture). |
| 4 | PHIL 2303 satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). |
| 5 | ENGL 2332 satisfies three semester credit hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
| 6 | |
| 7 | Students should use the minor and advanced general electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation. |
The following courses can only be used as required advanced electives by students who are seeking elementary/middle school teacher certification:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Advanced Electives: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Certification | ||
| MATH 3380 | Historical Perspec of Math | 3 |
| MATH 3381 | Intro - Foundation of Math III | 3 |
| MATH 3383 | Geometric Meas./Transformation | 3 |
| MATH 3384 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 3386 | Fundmtls of Probability/Stats | 3 |
| MATH 3387 | Problem Solving-Middle Sch Mth | 3 |
The following courses can only be used as required advanced electives by students who are seeking secondary teacher certification:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Advanced Electives: Secondary Teacher Certification | ||
| MATH 4384 | Survey of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| MATH 4385 | Mathematical Problem Solving | 3 |
Notes
Students should use the minor and electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
A cumulative minimum major GA of 2.5 is required for students to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Anyone considering a degree in Mathematics should consult an advisor in the Department of Mathematics prior to registering for any courses. For more information, please, visit the Lee Drain Building, Room 420.
In order to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science), except for the Department of Physics, the student must take classes from the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for Science Majors | ||
| BIOL 1411 | General Botany | 4 |
| BIOL 1413 | General Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 2401 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Any lab course from Geology or Geography | ||
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III (Science Course for Science Major) | 4 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | MATH 1430 | 4 |
| MATH 14203 | 4 | PHYS 1411 or 14224 | 4 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MATH 2440 | 4 | MATH 3377 | 3 |
| MATH 3300 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | PHIL 23036 | 3 |
| WOLC 1411 | 4 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| WOLC 1412 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 23327 | 3 | COSC 1436 | 4 |
| MATH 4361 | 3 | MATH 4366 | 3 |
| MATH 4371 | 3 | MATH Advanced Elective10 | 3 |
| Minor Course (Advanced)8 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| WOLC 23119 | 3 | WOLC 2312 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area V | 3 | MATH Advanced Elective10 | 3 |
| MATH Advanced Elective10 | 3 | MATH Advanced Elective10 | 3 |
| MATH 4377 | 3 | Minor Course (Advanced)8 | 3 |
| Advanced Elective | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications). |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and one semester credit hour of Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
| 4 | Satisfies 4 hours of Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Sciences). |
| 5 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government). |
| 6 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). |
| 7 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
| 8 | Students should use the minor and advanced general electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation. |
| 9 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture). |
| 10 |
Notes
Students should use the minor and electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
A cumulative minimum major GA of 2.5 is required for students to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Anyone considering a degree in Mathematics should consult an advisor in the Department of Mathematics prior to registering for any courses. For more information, please, visit the Lee Drain Building, Room 420.
In order to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science), except for the Department of Physics, the student must take classes from the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for Science Majors | ||
| BIOL 1411 | General Botany | 4 |
| BIOL 1413 | General Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 2401 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Any lab course from Geology or Geography | ||
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BA in Mathematics is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Ability to apply appropriate mathematical methods to data and problem solving.
- Ability to learn, synthesize and explain sophisticated information.
- Proficiency in scientific computing environments, databases and programming languages, such as Matlab, Mathematica, SageMath, Excal, Java and Python.
