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Mathematics - Undergraduate Programs

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Bachelor's Degrees in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics. The Bachelor of Science degree may also be acquired with the explicit addition of one of these options: actuarial science, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics, or secondary teaching certification.

The Bachelor of Science pure math option is primarily intended for students wishing to pursue graduate work in mathematics. The applied mathematics option is aimed at students seeking careers as mathematicians in the emerging high-tech industries. The actuarial science option is intended for students with an interest in a career involving various applications of mathematics to the world of business. The option with secondary teaching certification is intended for students desiring to teach mathematics at the secondary school level, and is offered in coordination with UT Arlington's UTeach program.  The Bachelor of Arts degree is intended for those students seeking a traditional liberal arts education with an emphasis on mathematics.

All students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics must take at least two mathematics sequences. A sequence is defined as a 3300-level course followed by a 4300-level course in the same general area of mathematics. Each of the two sequences must build from distinct 3300-level courses. The approved sequences are as follows:

MATH 3313
  & MATH 4311
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and STOCHASTIC MODELS AND SIMULATION
6
or STATS 3313
  & STATS 4311
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and STOCHASTIC MODELS AND SIMULATION
MATH 3313
  & MATH 4312
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and PROBABILITY
6
or STATS 3313
  & STATS 4312
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and PROBABILITY
MATH 3313
  & MATH 4313
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS
6
or STATS 3313
  & STATS 4313
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS
MATH 3321
  & MATH 4321
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I
   and ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
6
MATH 3335
  & MATH 4303
ANALYSIS I
   and INTRODUCTION TO TOPOLOGY
6
MATH 3335
  & MATH 4334
ANALYSIS I
   and ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
6
MATH 3335
  & MATH 4335
ANALYSIS I
   and ANALYSIS II
6
MATH 3345
  & MATH 4345
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
   and NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II
6
MATH 3314
  & MATH 4314
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
   and ADVANCED DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
6
MATH 3318
  & MATH 4324
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
   and INTRODUCTION TO PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
6
MATH 3318
  & MATH 4318
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
   and MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR SCIENCES
6

For the statistics option, the second sequence must be one of the following:

MATH 3313
  & MATH 4311
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and STOCHASTIC MODELS AND SIMULATION
6
or STATS 3313
  & STATS 4311
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and STOCHASTIC MODELS AND SIMULATION
MATH 3313
  & MATH 4313
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS
6
or STATS 3313
  & STATS 4313
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY
   and APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS

For the actuarial science option, the second sequence must be one of the following:

MATH 3335
  & MATH 4335
ANALYSIS I
   and ANALYSIS II
6
MATH 3335
  & MATH 4334
ANALYSIS I
   and ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
6
MATH 3345
  & MATH 4345
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
   and NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II
6

It is strongly recommended that mathematics majors take MATH 3330 INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA and MATH 3300 INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS as early as possible, since these courses are prerequisites for many other 3000/4000-level courses. It is suggested to take MATH 3330 INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA simultaneously with Calculus III. Mathematics majors must take MATH 3300 INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS before attempting the required courses MATH 3321 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I and MATH 3335 ANALYSIS I. It is strongly recommended that mathematics majors with little or no computer programming experience satisfy the computer programming requirement as early as possible with CSE 1310 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING, CSE 1311 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS, CSE 1320 INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING, CSE 1325 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING, or MAE 2360 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & PROGRAMMING.

Teacher Certification

Students interested in earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematics with secondary teacher certification should refer to the “Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Certification” degree plan for teacher certification requirements. Students should also see an advisor in the UTeach Arlington department.

Second Major

A student who satisfies the requirements for any other baccalaureate degree qualifies for having mathematics named as a second major upon completion of nine mathematics courses at 3000/4000 level (except for capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle or secondary grades mathematics teachers). The following courses are required:

MATH 3300INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS3
MATH 3314DISCRETE MATHEMATICS3
MATH 3330INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA3
MATH 3321ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I3
MATH 3335ANALYSIS I3
Select one of the following:3
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
ANALYSIS II
ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
Total Hours18

Besides the sequence MATH 3321 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I-MATH 4321 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II or the sequence MATH 3335 ANALYSIS I and (MATH 4335 ANALYSIS II or MATH 4334 ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS), a second sequence must be part of the second major. The GPA requirements on the mathematics courses for a second major are identical to those listed below under the heading Graduation Requirements.

First-time Admission Requirements

Students who wish to apply for major status in mathematics must first complete the University and College of Science requirements and the specific requirements of the Department of Mathematics listed below.

  • Overall GPA of 2.25;
  • Minimum GPA of 2.25 in at least nine hours of mathematics courses in residence at the level of MATH 1426 CALCULUS I or above, excluding capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle or secondary grades mathematics teachers;
  • At least six hours from the science or computer science courses listed in the mathematics degree plans; and
  • Twelve hours of courses of the University core curriculum in disciplines other than science and mathematics.

Students currently enrolled at the University may qualify to change their major to mathematics by meeting the requirements listed above.

Satisfactory Academic Standard Requirement

Majors whose overall GPA or GPA in major courses falls below 2.25 will be required to change their major.

To re-enter as a mathematics major, the student must meet the requirements listed in the First-time Admissions Requirements section.

Non-Credit Courses

The following courses will not be counted for credit (as mathematics or electives) toward a bachelor's degree in mathematics:

MATH 1301CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS3
MATH 1302COLLEGE ALGEBRA3
MATH 1308ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS3
MATH 1315COLLEGE ALGEBRA FOR ECONOMICS & BUSINESS ANALYSIS3
MATH 1316MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS3
MATH 1330ARITHMETICAL PROBLEM SOLVING3
MATH 1331GEOMETRICAL INFERENCE AND REASONING3
MATH 1332FUNCTIONS, DATA, AND APPLICATIONS3
BSTAT 3321BUSINESS STATISTICS I3
MATH 4350PRECALCULUS FOR MID-LEVEL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS3
MATH 4351CALCULUS FOR MID-LEVEL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS3

Capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective secondary grades mathematics teachers can be counted for credit only by those pursuing a B.A. with Secondary Teaching Certification.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics

Pre-Professional Courses
General Core Requirements 42
Recommended Core Requirements
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Creative Arts: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Program Requirements
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
COMS 2302PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Modern and Classical Languages (Levels I and II or higher) in one language8
Select one of the following sequences in life and physical science:6-8
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
   and EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
   and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
EARTH SYSTEMS
   and EARTH HISTORY
GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
   and GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
Life and Physical Science: select 11 additional hours from required or that use required as prerequisite11
Select one of the following in computer programming:3
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & PROGRAMMING
Select one of the following in computer literacy:0-3
COMPUTER LITERACY
INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING
Or equivalent course approved by Undergraduate Advisor
Or competency test
Professional Courses
Major
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
MATH 2326CALCULUS III3
MATH 3300INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS (satisfies Oral Communication Competency)3
MATH 3318DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS3
MATH 3330INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA3
MATH 3321ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I3
MATH 3335ANALYSIS I3
MATH 3313INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY3
MATH 3345NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS3
Select one of the following:3
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
ANALYSIS II
ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
Additional advanced hours 29
Minor
The minor must be in the College of Science or College of Engineering 3
Electives
Sufficient number of hours to complete the total hours required for a degree
1

Nine additional advanced hours (MATH 3301 FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY or above, except for capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle grades or secondary grades mathematics teachers), including a second sequence (see paragraph three in the opening section).

2

The student should consult the appropriate section in this catalog for the exact requirements for a minor in a given department or contact that department's undergraduate advisor.

Capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle grade mathematics teachers do not count toward a degree in mathematics. Capstone mathematics courses for secondary mathematics teachers will count only for those working on the BA in Mathematics with Teaching Certification.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 14264MATH 24254
ENGL 13013PHYS 14434
HIST 13113ENGL 13023
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Elective3HIST 13123
CSE 13113 
 16 14
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 23263MATH 33183
MATH 33303MATH 33003
PHYS 14444Physics3
Social and Behavioral Sciences3Life and Physical Science4
COMS 23023Creative Arts3
 16 16
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 3321 or 33353MATH 4321 or 43353
Minor3Mathematics6
Life and Physical Science4Minor3
POLS 23113POLS 23123
 13 15
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 3335 or 33213Mathematics6
Mathematics3Minor6
Minor6Modern Language II4
Modern Language I4 
 16 16
Total Hours: 122

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics

Pre-Professional Courses
General Core Requirements 42
Recommended Core Requirements 1
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: 3 hours from core curriculum list
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 hours from core curriculum list
Creative Arts: 3 hours from core curriculum list
Foundational Component Area: 3 hours from any core curriculum course
Program Requirements
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Modern and Classical Languages: 14 hours (Level I, II, III, and IV) in one language, or 8 hours (Level I and II) in one language plus 6 hours in single area cluster from list of approved cultural studies courses (see information in College of Science section)14
Select one of the following sequences in life and physical science: 26-8
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
   and EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
   and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
EARTH SYSTEMS
   and EARTH HISTORY
GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
   and GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
Additional hours of science from the above science courses or from science courses that have above science courses as prerequisites6
Select one of the following in computer literacy:0-3
COMPUTER LITERACY
INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING
Or competency test
or equivalent course approved by undergraduate advisor
Select one of the following in computer programming:3
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & PROGRAMMING
Professional Courses
Major
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
MATH 2326CALCULUS III3
MATH 3300INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS (satisfies Oral Communication Competency)3
MATH 3314DISCRETE MATHEMATICS3
MATH 3330INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA3
MATH 3321ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I3
MATH 3335ANALYSIS I3
Select one of the following:3
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
ANALYSIS II
ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
Additional advanced hours 39
Minor 4
Electives
Sufficient number of hours to complete the total hours required for a degree
1

For a list of approved courses, contact the University Advising Center or consult the General Core.

2

Each course may be replaced by another course in the same field that requires the original course as a prerequisite.

3

Nine additional advanced hours (MATH 3301 FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY or above, except for capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle or secondary grades mathematics teachers), including a second sequence (see paragraph three in the opening section).

4

The student should consult the appropriate section in this catalog for the exact requirements for a minor in a given department or contact that department's undergraduate advisor.

Capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle grade mathematics teachers do not count toward a degree in mathematics. Capstone mathematics courses for secondary mathematics teachers will count only for those working on the BA in Mathematics with Teaching Certification.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 14264MATH 24254
ENGL 13013ENGL 13023
HIST 13113Life and Physical Science4
INSY 23033Modern Language II4
Modern Language I4 
 17 15
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 23263MATH 33003
MATH 33143MATH 33303
Language, Philosophy, and Culture3Foundational Component Area core elective3
Life and Physical Science4Life and Physical Science3
Modern Language III3Modern Language IV3
 16 15
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 33213MATH 43213
Mathematics3Mathematics3
Minor3Minor3
Life and Physical Science3Creative Arts3
Social and Behavioral Studies3CSE 13103
 15 15
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 33353Mathematics3
Minor6Minor6
POLS 23113HIST 13123
 POLS 23123
 12 15
Total Hours: 120

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics (Actuarial Science Option)

Pre-Professional Courses
General Core Requirements 42
Recommended Core Requirements
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Creative Arts: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Program Requirements
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
COMS 2302PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
ECON 2305PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 13
English or modern and classical languages literature or other approved substitute at the 2000 level or above
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
HIST 3364TEXAS SINCE 18453
Modern and Classical Languages (Levels I and II or higher) in one language8
Select one of the following sequences in life and physical science: 26-8
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
   and EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
   and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
EARTH SYSTEMS
   and EARTH HISTORY
GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
   and GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
Life and Physical Science: select 6 additional hours from required or that use required as prerequisite6
Select one of the following in computer programming:3
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & PROGRAMMING
Professional Courses
Major
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
MATH 2326CALCULUS III3
MATH 3300INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS (satisfies Oral Communication Competency)3
MATH 3302MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL METHODS 43
MATH 3313INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY 53
MATH 3314DISCRETE MATHEMATICS3
MATH 3330INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA3
MATH 3345NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS3
MATH 3321ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I3
MATH 3335ANALYSIS I3
MATH 4312PROBABILITY 53
MATH 4313APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS 43
Select one of the following:3
ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
ANALYSIS II
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II
Option
ECON 2306PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS 1,63
ACCT 2302PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II 63
FINA 3313BUSINESS FINANCE 6,73
FINA 3315INVESTMENTS 73
FINA 4318PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY ANALYSIS 73
FINA 4319FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES 73
1

ECON 2305 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS and ECON 2306 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, passed with a B or better, together satisfy the Society of Actuaries requirement for VEE certification in Economics.

2

Each course may be replaced by another course in the same field that requires the original course as a prerequisite.

3

For competency test see http://www.uta.edu/uac/testing/computer-skills.

4

MATH 3302 MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL METHODS and MATH 4313 APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS, passed with a B or better, together satisfy the Society of Actuaries requirement for VEE certification in Applied Statistical Methods. (Pending approval from the Society of Actuaries.)

5

MATH 3313 INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY and MATH 4312 PROBABILITY should prepare a student to pass Exam P of the Society of Actuaries Associateship Course Catalog.

6

FINA 3313 BUSINESS FINANCE, passed with a B or better, satisfies the Society of Actuaries requirement for VEE certification in Corporate Finance. This course has prerequisites: ACCT 2302 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING IIand ECON 2306 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS.

7

FINA 3313 BUSINESS FINANCE, FINA 3315 INVESTMENTS, FINA 4318 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY ANALYSIS, and FINA 4319 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES should prepare a student to pass Exam FM of the Society of Actuaries Associateship Course Catalog.

Capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle grade mathematics teachers do not count toward a degree in mathematics. Capstone mathematics courses for secondary mathematics teachers will count only for those working on the BA in Mathematics with Teaching Certification.

See www.soa.org for more details about VEE Certification and the Associateship Course Catalog.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics (Statistics Option)

Pre-Professional Courses
General Core Requirements 42
Recommended Core Requirements
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Creative Arts: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Program Requirements
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
COMS 2302PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING3
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT
Modern and Classical Languages (Levels I and II or higher) in one language8
Select one of the following sequences in life and physical science: 26-8
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
   and EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
   and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
EARTH SYSTEMS
   and EARTH HISTORY
GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
   and GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
Life and Physical Science: select 6 additional hours from required or that use required as prerequisite6
Select one of the following in computer literacy:0-3
COMPUTER LITERACY
INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING
Or equivalent course approved by Undergraduate Advisor
Or competency test
Select one of the following in computer programming:3
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & PROGRAMMING
Professional Courses
Major
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
MATH 2326CALCULUS III3
MATH 3300INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS (satisfies Oral Communication Competency)3
MATH 3302MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL METHODS3
MATH 3303MATHEMATICAL GAME THEORY3
MATH 3313INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY3
MATH 3314DISCRETE MATHEMATICS3
MATH 3330INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA3
MATH 3345NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS3
MATH 3321ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I3
MATH 3335ANALYSIS I3
MATH 4311STOCHASTIC MODELS AND SIMULATION3
Select one of the following:3
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
ANALYSIS II
ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
Additional advanced hours 36
Option
BSTAT 3322BUSINESS STATISTICS II3
IE 4308QUALITY SYSTEMS3
IE 3315OPERATIONS RESEARCH I3
or MATH 3304 LINEAR OPTIMIZATION APPLICATIONS
1

For a list of approved courses, contact the University Advising Center or consult the General Core.

2

Each course may be replaced by another course in the same field that requires the original course as a prerequisite.

3

Three additional advanced hours (3301 or above, except for capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle or secondary grades mathematics teachers) in mathematics.

Capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle grade mathematics teachers do not count toward a degree in mathematics. Capstone mathematics courses for secondary mathematics teachers will count only for those working on the BA in Mathematics with Teaching Certification.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 14264MATH 24254
ENGL 13013MATH 33143
HIST 13113Natural Science4
Liberal Arts Elective3ENGL 13023
 HIST 13123
 13 17
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 23263MATH 33133
MATH 33303MATH 33163
English Literature3Natural Science4
Social and Cultural Studies3MATH 33003
Natural Science4Fine Arts3
 16 16
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 33353MATH 43353
MATH 33023MATH 43133
Natural Science4MATH 33033
POLS 23113Elective3
 POLS 23123
 13 15
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
MATH 33453MATH 33213
Mathematics 3MATH 3304 or IE 33153
BSTAT 33223IE 43083
Modern Language I4Modern Language II4
Elective 3 
 16 13
Total Hours: 119

Suggested Course Sequence

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Option)

This degree option is for students seeking immediate employment after graduation. Additional course work may be required for admission to graduate school.

Pre-Professional Courses
General Core Requirements 42
General Core Requirements
Recommended Core Requirements
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Creative Arts: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Program Requirements
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
COMS 2302PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Modern and Classical Languages (Levels I and II or higher) in one language8
Select one of the following sequences in life and physical science:6-8
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
   and EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
   and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
EARTH SYSTEMS
   and EARTH HISTORY
GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
   and GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
Life and Physical Science: select 11 additional hours from required or that use required as prerequisite11
Select one of the following in computer literacy:0-3
COMPUTER LITERACY
INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING
Or equivalent course approved by Undergraduate Advisor
Or competency test
Select one of the following in computer programming:3
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & PROGRAMMING
Professional Courses
Major
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
MATH 2326CALCULUS III3
MATH 3300INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS (satisfies Oral Communication Competency)3
MATH 3313INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY3
MATH 3315MATHEMATICAL MODELS3
MATH 3318DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS3
MATH 3330INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA3
MATH 3321ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I3
MATH 3335ANALYSIS I3
MATH 3345NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS3
MATH 4311STOCHASTIC MODELS AND SIMULATION3
MATH 4322INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX VARIABLES3
MATH 4324INTRODUCTION TO PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS3
IE 3315
  & IE 4315
OPERATIONS RESEARCH I
   and OPERATIONS RESEARCH II
6
Select one of the following:3
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
ANALYSIS II
ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
Additional advanced hours 16
1

Six additional advanced hours (MATH 3301 FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY or above, except for capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle grades or secondary grades mathematics teachers).

Capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle grade mathematics teachers do not count toward a degree in mathematics. Capstone mathematics courses for secondary mathematics teachers will count only for those working on the BA in Mathematics with Teaching Certification.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics (Pure Mathematics Option)

Pre-Professional Courses
General Core Requirements 42
Recommended Core Requirements
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 hours from core curriculum list 3
Creative Arts: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Program Requirements
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
PHIL 2314PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Modern and Classical Languages (Levels I and II or higher) in one language8
Select one of the following sequences in life and physical science:6-8
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
   and EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
   and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
EARTH SYSTEMS
   and EARTH HISTORY
GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
   and GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
Life and Physical Science: select 11 additional hours from required or that use required as prerequisite11
Select one of the following in computer programming:3
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & PROGRAMMING
Select one of the following in computer literacy:0-3
COMPUTER LITERACY
INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING
Or equivalent course approved by Undergraduate Advisor
Or competency test
Professional Courses
Major
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
MATH 2326CALCULUS III3
MATH 3300INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS (satisfies Oral Communication Competency)3
MATH 3313INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY3
MATH 3318DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS3
MATH 3330INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA3
MATH 3321ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I3
MATH 3335ANALYSIS I3
MATH 3345NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS3
MATH 4321ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II3
MATH 4322INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX VARIABLES3
MATH 4335ANALYSIS II3
Additional advanced hours 318
1

For a list of approved courses, contact the University Advising Center or consult the General Core.

2

Each course may be replaced by another course in the same field that requires the original course as a prerequisite.

3

Eighteen additional advanced hours (MATH 3301 FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY or above, except for capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle grades or secondary grades mathematics teachers).

Capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle grade mathematics teachers do not count toward a degree in mathematics. Capstone mathematics courses for secondary mathematics teachers will count only for those working on the BA in Mathematics with Teaching Certification.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Certification

Pre-Professional Courses
General Core Requirements 42
Recommended Core Requirements
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Creative Arts: 3 hours from core curriculum list3
Foundational Component Area: 3 hours from core curriculum list
Program Requirements
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Modern and Classical Languages (Levels I and II or higher) in one language8
Select one of the following:3
SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
ADVANCED TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY
SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOLOGY
SPECIAL TOPICS
Select one of the following sequences in life and physical science: 36-8
GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
   and GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
   and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
   and EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY
EARTH SYSTEMS
   and EARTH HISTORY
Additional science hours taken from the above science courses or that use required as prerequisite4
Select one of the following in computer programming:3
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS & PROGRAMMING
Professional Courses
Major
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
MATH 2326CALCULUS III3
MATH 2330FUNCTIONS AND MODELING3
MATH 3300INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS (satisfies Oral Communication Competency)3
MATH 3301FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY3
MATH 3307ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY3
MATH 3314DISCRETE MATHEMATICS3
MATH 3316STATISTICAL INFERENCE3
MATH 3330INTRODUCTION TO MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA3
MATH 3321ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I3
MATH 3335ANALYSIS I3
Select one of the following:3
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
ANALYSIS II
ADVANCED MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
Additional advanced hours 43
Education Requirements 5
SCIE 1101STEP 1: INQUIRY APPROACHES TO TEACHING1
SCIE 1102STEP 2: INQUIRY-BASED LESSON DESIGN1
PHIL 2314PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS3
EDUC 4331KNOWING AND LEARNING IN MATH AND SCIENCE3
EDUC 4332CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS3
EDUC 4333MULTIPLE TEACHING PRACTICES IN MATH AND SCIENCE3
SCIE 4607STUDENT TEACHING FOR SECONDARY GRADES6
SCIE 4107STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR1
1

For a list of approved courses, contact the University Advising Center or consult the General Core.

2

See General Core for a complete list of approved cultural studies.

3

Each course may be replaced by another course in the same field that requires the original course as a prerequisite.

4

Three additional advanced hours (MATH 3302 MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL METHODS or above, except MATH 4350 PRECALCULUS FOR MID-LEVEL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS and MATH 4351 CALCULUS FOR MID-LEVEL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS), including either a second sequence or a capstone course specifically for prospective secondary mathematics teachers.

5

Certification requirements are subject to change; consult with an advisor in UTeach Arlington to verify current requirements.

Minor

Students in non-engineering majors may minor in mathematics by taking 18 hours of mathematics courses with an average GPA in mathematics courses of 2.0, and with at least six hours of 3000/4000 level courses. The courses that may be counted toward a math minor are MATH 1426 CALCULUS I and above, except for capstone mathematics courses specifically for prospective middle or secondary grades mathematics teachers. Nine hours of the minor must be taken in residence. Engineering majors seeking a math minor should refer to the College of Engineering section of this catalog for the requirements for the engineering math minor.

College of Engineering students may minor in mathematics by taking 18 hours of mathematics courses with an average GPA in mathematics courses of 2.0, and with at least six hours of 3000/4000 level courses. Nine hours of the minor must be taken in residence. The courses that may be counted toward a math minor are MATH 1426 and above, with exceptions listed below for certain majors:

  • MATH 3314 is prohibited for BSSE, BSCS and BSCPE majors
  • MATH 3313 is prohibited for BSCPE and BSIE majors
  • MATH 3318 and MATH 3319 is prohibited for BSME and BSAE majors
  • Only one of MATH 3319 or 3330 may be counted toward the minor
  • Only one of MATH 3318 or 3319 may be counted toward the minor