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This document contains
General Requirements for a Mathematics Major
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Suggested Program
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Suggested Program
See also Basic Degree Information.

Chair: William E. Fitzbgibbon III

Departmental Requirements

The department offers two degree programs in mathematics, the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Science degree. The requirements for a major in mathematics are described below.

An entering student with a strong mathematical background is encouraged to take the examinations for advanced placement, since high scores on these examinations may exempt students from certain freshman courses at the option of the department chair. Mathematics majors are expected to exhibit progress toward a degree. Students with less than a 2.50 cumulative grade point average in mathematics courses taken at the University of Houston will be advised to discontinue as mathematics majors.

An official degree plan should be completed during the second semester of the sophomore year or the first semester of the junior year.

Mathematics majors will not be allowed to receive credit for MATH 1313 or 1314. Students who intend to do graduate work in mathematics are advised to complete two years of French or German.

Mathematics Major

Students who choose to major in mathematics must complete the following requirements in addition to the special requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree:

Requirements	Hours
Mathematics
At least 27 advanced semester hours in mathematics which must include:
MATH 3330, MATH 3431, 3333, and either 3334 or 3335
A minimum of nine semester hours of 4000-level mathematics
One of the following sequences: MATH 4331- 4332; 4335- 4336; 4350- 4351; 4364- 4365; 4377- 4378; or 4385- 4386	27
Natural Sciences
Two approved Natural Science core courses and one laboratory in the same discipline	7

Students who choose to major in mathematics must complete the following requirements in addition to the special requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree:

Requirements	Hours
At least 27 advanced semester hours in mathematics which must include MATH 3330, 3431, 3333, and either 3334 or 3335
A minimum of nine semester hours of 4000-level mathematics
One of the following sequences: MATH 4331- 4332; 4335- 4336; 4350- 4351; 4364- 4365; 4377- 4378; or 4385- 4386	27
Computer Science
Mathematics majors are required to complete COSC 1410 and either COSC 2320, 2410, or an approved substitute.	7

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Suggested Program

First Year

Fall Semester	Hours
ENGL 1303. Freshman Composition I1	3
MATH 1330. Elementary Functions2	3
HIST 1376 or 1377. The United States to 1877 or equivalent	3
Foreign Language11	4
Natural Science Approved Course and Laboratory12	4
Total	17

Spring Semester	Hours
ENGL 1304. Freshman Composition II1	3
MATH 1431. Calculus I	4
HIST 1378 or 1379. The United States since 1877 or equivalent	3
Foreign Language11	4
Approved course in Natural Science12	3
Total	17

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Second Year

Fall Semester	Hours
MATH 1432. Calculus II	4
MATH 2431. Linear Algebra	4
Foreign Language or elective	3
Social Sciences Core Course	3
Visual/Performing Arts Core Course	3
Total	17

Spring Semester	Hours
MATH 2433. Calculus III	4
MATH 3330. Abstract Algebra	3
MATH 3431. Differential Equations	4
Foreign Language or elective	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Course	3
Total	17

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Third Year

Fall Semester	Hours
MATH 3333. Intermediate Analysis	3
Mathematics Elective (3000 or 4000 level)	3
POLS 1336. U.S. and Texas Constitutions and Politics or equivalent	3
Social Sciences Writing Intensive Core Course	3
Free Electives13	3
Total	15

Spring Semester	Hours
MATH 3334 or 3335. Advanced Multivariable Calculus or Vector Analysis	3
Mathematics Electives (3000 or 4000 level)	3
POLS 1337. U.S. Government: Congress, President and Courts or equivalent	3
Electives	6
Total	15

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Fourth Year

Fall Semester	Hours
Mathematics Electives (4000 level)	6
NSM Capstone Requirement	3
Free Elective	3
Total	12

Spring Semester	Hours
Mathematics Electives (4000 level)	3
NSM Capstone Requirement	3
Electives	6
Total	15

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All students are responsible for the completion of 36 advanced semester hours required for a University of Houston degree.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Suggested Program

First Year

Fall Semester	Hours
ENGL 1303. Freshman Composition I1	3
MATH 1330. Elementary Functions2	3
HIST 1376 or 1377. The United States to 1877 or equivalent	3
Social Sciences Core Course	3
Natural Science Approved Course and Laboratory14	4
Total	16

Spring Semester	Hours
ENGL 1304. Freshman Composition II1	3
MATH 1431. Calculus I	4
HIST 1378 or 1379. The United States since 1877 or equivalent	3
Visual/Performing Arts Core Course	3
Natural Approved Course and Laboratory14	3
Total	17

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Second Year

Fall Semester	Hours
MATH 1432. Calculus II	4
MATH 2431. Linear Algebra	3
Humanities Core Course	3
Natural Science Approved Course 14	3
Social/Behavioral Sciences Core Course	3
Total	17

Spring Semester	Hours
MATH 2433. Calculus III	4
MATH 3330. Abstract Algebra	3
MATH 3431. Differential Equations	4
Natural Science Approved Course14	3
Total	14

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Third Year

Fall Semester	Hours
MATH 3333. Intermediate Analysis	3
Mathematics elective (3000 or 4000 level)	3
POLS 1336. U.S. and Texas Constitutions and Politics or equivalent	3
COSC 1410. Introduction to Computer Science	4
Minor Course or Free Elective13	3
Total	16

Spring Semester	Hours
COSC 2320, 2410, or approved substitute	3
MATH 3334. or 3335. Advanced Multivariable Calculus or Vector Analysis	3
POLS 1337. U.S. Government: Congress, President and Courts or equivalent	3
Mathematics Electives (3000 level)	3
Minor Course or Free Elective13	3
Total	15

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Fourth Year

Fall Semester	Hours
Mathematics Electives (4000 level)	6
NSM Capstone or Minor	6
Free Electives13	3
Total	15

Spring Semester	Hours
Mathematics Elective (3000 or 4000 level)	3
Mathematics Elective (4000 level)	3
NSM Capstone or Minor	6
Total	12

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All students are responsible for the completion of 36 advanced semester hours required for a University of Houston degree.

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