Mathematics, B.S.

Requirements for a Major in Mathematics (BS)

Minimum Total Hours Requirement(124)
Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall and in Major
Minimum Hours in Residence(60)
Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses)(36)
General Education Requirements
Arts and Sciences Core 147-54
Major Requirements
MTH 1321Calculus I3
MTH 1322Calculus II3
MTH 2311Linear Algebra3
MTH 2321Calculus III3
MTH 3300Foundations of Mathematics3
MTH 3323Introduction to Analysis3
or MTH 4326 Principles of Mathematical Analysis I
MTH 3312Combinatorics and Algebra3
or MTH 4314 Abstract Algebra
MTH 3325Ordinary Differential Equations3
or MTH 4312 Cryptology
or MTH 4322 Numerical Analysis
Fifteen semester hours of 3000-4000 level MTH or STA courses 115
A grade of “C” or better in thirty-nine hours of MTH and STA courses used for the major.
Subtotal93
Required Courses in Other Fields
CSI 1401Introduction to Programming I4
or CSI 1430 Introduction to Computer Science I with Laboratory
or STA 2450 Introduction to Computing for the Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Eight semester hours of science courses with appropriate labs (with no more than 4 hours from GEO) selected from the following:8
BIO 1305
& BIO 1105
Modern Concepts of Bioscience
and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory
BIO 1306
& BIO 1106
Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued
and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory
CHE 1301
& CHE 1101
Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHE 1302
& CHE 1102
Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II
ENV 1301
& ENV 1101
Exploring Environmental Issues
and An Introduction to Environmental Analysis (Lab)
GEO 1305
& GEO 1105
The Dynamic Earth
and Dynamic Earth Laboratory
GEO 1306
& GEO 1106
The Earth Through Time
and The Earth Through Time, Laboratory
or GEO 1307
& GEO 1106
 Evolution and Extinction
and The Earth Through Time, Laboratory
GEO 1401
Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters
GEO 1402
World Oceans
GEO 1403
Environmental Geology
GEO 1408
Earth Science
NSC 1306
& NSC 1106
Introduction to Neuroscience
and Introduction to Neuroscience Laboratory
PHY 1420
General Physics I
PHY 1430
General Physics II
Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required.
Total Hours124
1

Core requirements and hours may vary based on individual student factors, including course selection, language proficiency, transfer status, specialized programs (e.g., BIC).  Students should consult with their advisor and degree audit for additional information.

2

Excluding: MTH 3318 Data and Chance, MTH 3340 Mathematics through Technology, and MTH 4343 Topics in Mathematics for Prospective Teachers