Mathematics, Mathematics (BSMath)
Degree-Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSMath)
At least 42 hours must be upper-division. At least 21 upper-division hours must be completed in residence at the University. At least 18 hours in mathematics must be completed in residence at the University.
Students must earn a grade of at least C- in each mathematics and science course required, and a grade point average in these courses of at least 2.00. More information about grades and the grade point average is given in the General Information Catalog.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| M 408N or M 408C |
Differential Calculus for Science or Differential and Integral Calculus |
4 |
| Hours chosen from: Majors-level coursework in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, or Physics | 4 | |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| C S 303E | Elements of Computers and Programming | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| M 408S or M 408D |
Integral Calculus for Science or Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus |
4 |
| Hours chosen from: Majors-level coursework in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, or Physics | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | 3 | |
| GOV 310L | American and Texas Government | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| M 325K | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| GOV 312L | Issues and Policies in American Government | 3 |
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| M 333L | Structure of Modern Geometry | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| M 341 | Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | 3 |
| M 362K | Probability I | 3 |
| M 329F | Theory of Interest | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Upper-division coursework (excluding Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics. Philosophy courses in logic, Computer Science courses in discrete mathematics, Engineering, and Actuarial Foundation courses may not be used to fulfill this requirement) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| M 328K | Introduction to Number Theory | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division Math course | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| M 371E | Learning Assistant Experience in Mathematics | 3 |
| M 339U | Actuarial Contingent Payments I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division Math course | 3 | |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| PHY 329 | Introduction to Computational Physics | 3 |
or Hours chosen from: Math in Context list |
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| M 361K or M 365C |
Introduction to Real Analysis or Real Analysis I |
3 |
| M 329F | Theory of Interest | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| M 365D | Real Analysis II | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| Upper-division coursework (excluding Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics. Philosophy courses in logic, Computer Science courses in discrete mathematics, Engineering, and Actuarial Foundation courses may not be used to fulfill this requirement) | 3 | |
| M 321M | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| M 333L | Structure of Modern Geometry | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division Math course (must be taught in the Inquiry Based Learning format) | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: Majors-level coursework in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, or Physics | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| M 339V | Actuarial Contingent Payments II | 3 |
| M 365G | Curves and Surfaces | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| Hours chosen from: Majors-level coursework from one of the following areas: | 8 | |
Astronomy | ||
Biology | ||
Chemistry | ||
Geological Sciences | ||
Physics | ||
| C S 303E | Elements of Computers and Programming | 3 |
| Hours chosen from a single sequence below: | 8 | |
| Sequence 1 | ||
| Differential and Integral Calculus | ||
| Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus | ||
| Sequence 2 | ||
| Differential Calculus for Science | ||
| Integral Calculus for Science | ||
| Sequence 3 | ||
| Differential Calculus | ||
| Integral Calculus | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 10 | |
| Multivariable Calculus | ||
or M 427L | Advanced Calculus for Applications II | |
| Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | ||
| Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (M 340L may be substituted for M 341 if the course was taken prior to entry into the mathematics entry-level major) | ||
| Probability I | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Number Theory (Recommended for students with substantial experience in writing proofs) | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Algebraic Structures | ||
| Introduction to Real Analysis | ||
| Real Analysis I | ||
| Topology I | ||
| Algebraic Structures I | ||
| Hours chosen from: (upper-division coursework) | 17 | |
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | ||
or M 427K | Advanced Calculus for Applications I | |
| Advanced Calculus for Applications II | ||
| Introduction to Number Theory | ||
| Theory of Interest | ||
| Structure of Modern Geometry | ||
| Actuarial Case Studies | ||
| Introduction to Financial Mathematics for Actuaries | ||
| Probability Models with Actuarial Applications | ||
| Actuarial Contingent Payments I | ||
| Actuarial Contingent Payments II | ||
| Matrices and Matrix Calculations | ||
or M 341 | Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | |
| Introduction to Algebraic Structures | ||
| Applied Number Theory | ||
| Intermediate Symbolic Logic | ||
| Applied Linear Algebra | ||
| Scientific Computation in Numerical Analysis | ||
| Actuarial Statistical Estimates | ||
| Applied Regression and Time Series | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable | ||
| Introduction to Real Analysis | ||
| Probability I | ||
| Introduction to Stochastic Processes | ||
| Real Analysis I | ||
| Real Analysis II | ||
| Curves and Surfaces | ||
| Topology I | ||
| Topology II | ||
| Numerical Methods for Applications | ||
| Learning Assistant Experience in Mathematics | ||
| Partial Differential Equations and Applications | ||
| Algebraic Structures I | ||
| Algebraic Structures II | ||
| Linear Regression Analysis | ||
| Mathematical Modeling in Science and Engineering (Mathematics 374M may not count toward both requirement 11 and 13) | ||
| Discovery: An Introduction to Advanced Study in Mathematics | ||
| Topics in Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Honors Tutorial Course | ||
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) Mathematics course (other required mathematics courses may also count toward this requirement) | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: Mathematics in Context | 3 | |
| Mathematical Modeling in Science and Engineering | ||
| Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy | ||
| Automata Theory | ||
| Neural Networks | ||
| Programming Languages | ||
| Cryptography | ||
| Theory of Computation | ||
| Numerical Methods | ||
| Circuit Theory | ||
| Electromagnetic Engineering | ||
| Algorithms | ||
| Introduction to Automatic Control | ||
| Introduction to Computational Physics | ||
| Classical Dynamics | ||
| Classical Electrodynamics I | ||
Courses listed may require additional prerequisites. Mathmatics 374M may not count for separate requirements. | ||
| Upper-division coursework (excluding Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics. Philosophy courses in logic, Computer Science courses in discrete mathematics, Engineering, and Actuarial Foundation courses may not be used to fulfill this requirement) | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 64 | |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 14 | |
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| General Education | ||
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Degree-Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSMath)
At least 42 hours must be upper-division. At least 21 upper-division hours must be completed in residence at the University. At least 18 hours in mathematics must be completed in residence at the University.
Students must earn a grade of at least C- in each mathematics and science course required, and a grade point average in these courses of at least 2.00. More information about grades and the grade point average is given in the General Information Catalog.