Bachelor of Science, Major in Mathematics
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, 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) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 1 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| ENGL 2332 | World Literature I: Before the 17th Century 3 | 3 |
| or ENGL 2333 | World Literature II: From the 17th Century and After | |
| PHYS 1411 & PHYS 1422 | Introduction To Physics I and Introduction To Physics II | 8 |
| or PHYS 2426 | Heat, Waves & Modern Physics | |
| Science Courses for Science Majors - Select eight hours from the following: 2 | 8 | |
| General Biology I and General Biology II | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
| Major: Foundation | ||
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1430 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2440 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 3300 | Introduction to Mathematics Thought | 3 |
| MATH 3376 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3377 | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Matrices | 3 |
| MATH 4361 | Introductory Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4366 | Elementary Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4371 | Theory and Applications of Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 4377 | Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Advanced MATH Electives 4 | 6 | |
| Electives: General | ||
| General Electives | 13 | |
| Minor: Required | ||
| Minor (Including nine advanced hours) 5, 6 | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and one semester credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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See the Courses for Science Majors (from Component Area III) course list below.
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ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture).
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Advanced MATH electives do not include MATH 3363, MATH 3379/STAT 3379, MATH 3380, MATH 3381, MATH 3383, MATH 3384, MATH 3386, MATH 3387, MATH 4367, MATH 4384, and MATH 4385.
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Includes at least nine hours of advanced coursework.
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The following minor cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Mathematics.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Minor includes at least nine hours of advanced coursework.
Students should use the minor and electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
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 in the Department of Physics, the student must take eight semester credit hours of classes from the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for Science Majors (from Component Area III) 2 | ||
| BIOL 1406 & BIOL 1407 | General Biology I and General Biology II | 8 |
| CHEM 1411 & CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | 8 |
| Eight hours from GEOG 1401, GEOL 1403, GEOL 1404, GEOL 1405 | ||
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| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III1 | 4 | Component Area III1 | 4 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| HSTY 13013 | 3 | HSTY 13023 | 3 |
| MATH 14204 | 4 | MATH 1430 | 4 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | MATH 3376 | 3 |
| MATH 2440 | 4 | MATH 3377 | 3 |
| MATH 3300 | 3 | Minor 6 | 3 |
| PHYS 1411 | 4 | PHYS 1422 or 2426 | 4 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| COSC 1436 | 4 | Component Area V | 3 |
| General Electives | 1 | Advanced MATH Electives7 | 3 |
| MATH 4361 | 3 | ENGL 2332 or 23338 | 3 |
| MATH 4371 | 3 | MATH 4366 | 3 |
| Minor 6 | 3 | Minor 6 | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | General Electives | 3 |
| Advanced MATH Electives7 | 3 | General Electives | 3 |
| General Electives | 3 | General Electives | 3 |
| MATH 4377 | 3 | Minor Advanced 6 | 3 |
| Minor Advanced 6 | 3 | Minor Advanced6 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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See the Courses for Science Majors (from Component Area III) course list below.
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and one semester credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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The following minor cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Mathematics.
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Advanced MATH electives do not include MATH 3363, MATH 3379/STAT 3379, MATH 3380, MATH 3381, MATH 3383, MATH 3384, MATH 3386, MATH 3387, MATH 4367, MATH 4384, and MATH 4385.
- 8
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture).
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Minor includes at least nine hours of advanced coursework.
Students should use the minor and electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
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 in the Department of Physics, the student must take eight semester credit hours of classes from the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for Science Majors (from Component Area III) 1 | ||
| BIOL 1406 & BIOL 1407 | General Biology I and General Biology II | 8 |
| CHEM 1411 & CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | 8 |
| Eight hours from GEOG 1401, GEOL 1403, GEOL 1404, GEOL 1405 | ||
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 BS in Mathematics is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Learn, synthesize, and explain sophisticated information.
- Simplify complex problems by generating hypotheses and recognizing fundamental principles.
- Apply logic and quantitative reasoning to solve problems in science and technology.
- Perform proficiently in scientific computing environments, databases, and programming languages such as Matlab, Mathematica, SageMath, Excel, Java, and Python.
