Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Mathematics (BA)

Hours Required

A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation" section of this catalog.

Requirements

[University Core Curriculum]
Select 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation"42
Life & Physical Science Lab
Select 1 SCH compatible with a Life & Physical Science course1
Foreign Language
Select 6 SCH in foreign language coursework (not credit by exam). Students may take 6 SCH in Spanish at the level determined by the Spanish Placement Exam or by satisfying required pre-requisites. Students may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level or above. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country.6
Computer Science
CSCE 1136Funds of Programming Lab1
CSCE 1336Fundamentals of Programming3
Major
Select 1 SCH excess in the core1
MATH 2414Calculus II4
MATH 2415Calculus III4
MATH 3310Introduction to Linear Algebra3
MATH 3330Ordinary Diff Equations3
MATH 3360Statistical Analysis3
MATH 3365Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 3371Communications in Mathematics3
MATH 4310Abstract Algebra I3
MATH 4335Advanced Calculus3
MATH 4345Complex Variables3
Minor
Select a minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix C. Instead of a minor, students may complete 18 SCH of electives, 12 SCH of which must be at the 3000-4000 level, from any discipline, except the major field, outside the College of Nursing and Health Sciences18
Electives
Select 12 SCH, at the 3000-4000 level, selected from arts, economics, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Courses must be outside the major and minor unless seeking a double major12
General Electives
Select 4 SCH4
Total Semester Credit Hours120
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BA/MA OPTION: See Combined BA/MA Programs in this section


 

Following is a suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their advisor each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment; responsible for reviewing the Program of Study Requirements, meeting all course prerequisites, and writing intensive course (WIN) requirements for graduation. See Academic Regulations-Undergraduate online.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallSemester Credit Hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition I 3
HIST 1301 The US to 1877 3
MATH 2413 Calculus I 4
UNIV 1201 Learn a Global Context I 2
Life & Physical Science 3
Life & Physical Science Lab 1
 Semester Credit Hours16
Spring
ENGL 1302 English Composition II 3
HIST 1302 The US Since 1877 3
MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
CSCE 1336 Fundamentals of Programming 3
CSCE 1136 Funds of Programming Lab 1
UNIV 1302 Signature Course 3
 Semester Credit Hours17
Sophomore
Fall
PSCI 2305 American National Government 3
MATH 2415 Calculus III 4
MATH 3365 Discrete Mathematics 3
Language, Philosophy & Culture 3
Life & Physical Science 3
Life & Physical Science Lab 1
 Semester Credit Hours17
Spring
PSCI 2306 American State Government 3
MATH 3310 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3
MATH 3360 Statistical Analysis 3
Foreign Lang/Study Abroad 3
Creative Arts 3
 Semester Credit Hours15
Junior
Fall
MATH 3330 Ordinary Diff Equations 3
MATH 3371 Communications in Mathematics 3
MATH 4335 Advanced Calculus 3
Social/Behavioral Science 3
Foreign Lang/Study Abroad 3
 Semester Credit Hours15
Spring
MATH 4310 Abstract Algebra I 3
Advanced Elective 3
Advanced Elective 3
Minor/General Elective 3
Minor/General Elective 3
 Semester Credit Hours15
Senior
Fall
General Elective 4
Advanced Elective 3
Advanced Minor/General Elective 3
Advanced Minor/General Elective 3
 Semester Credit Hours13
Spring
MATH 4345 Complex Variables 3
Advanced Elective 3
Advanced Minor/General Elective 3
Advanced Minor/General Elective 3
 Semester Credit Hours12
 Total Semester Credit Hours120

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.

Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.