Mathematics, B.S.

Requirements

Twenty-seven semester hours of upper-level math courses are required. The mathematics requirements are similar to those for the B.A. degree, but additional advanced math courses are required. These course requirements may be broadly divided into four components:

Minor

Candidates for the B.S. degree must choose their minor from a scientific or technical area, including but not limited to the following: actuarial science, astrophysics, atmospheric science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, economics, electrical engineering, engineering, environmental sciences, health professions (STEM only courses), kinesiology, geology, geophysics, industrial engineering, life sciences, mechanical engineering, microbiology, petroleum engineering, physics, sport management, technical communication, wind energy, or zoology. A minor must include 18 semester hours, 6 of which must be advanced. Courses counted for the minor must be approved by the department supervising the minor.

Electives

These courses are taken in addition to the required courses, to a total of minimum 120 semester hours. The inventory of courses that can be used to fulfill various requirements is updated each year. Students should consult the department’s undergraduate advisor if they have any questions about a particular course and the general degree requirements. For the minor in actuarial sciences , please refer to www.math.ttu.edu/Undergraduate/Minors/actuary.shtml.

Fall

• MATH 1451 - Calculus I with Applications 4 Semester Credit Hours
• ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Life and Physical Sciences Elective 4 Semester Credit Hours
• Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Spring

• MATH 1452 - Calculus II with Applications 4 Semester Credit Hours
• ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Life and Physical Sciences Elective 4 Semester Credit Hours
• Creative Arts Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Personal Fitness and Wellness Elective 1 Semester Credit Hours

Fall

• MATH 2450 - Calculus III with Applications 4 Semester Credit Hours
• MATH 2360 - Linear Algebra 3 Semester Credit Hours
• English Literature 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Minor 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Oral Communications Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Spring

• MATH 3310 - Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning and Proof 3 Semester Credit Hours
• MATH 3354 - Differential Equations I 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Foreign Language 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Minor 3 Semester Credit Hours
• HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours

Fall

• MATH 3360 - Foundations of Algebra I 3 Semester Credit Hours

• OR

• MATH 4342 - Mathematical Statistics I 3 Semester Credit Hours

• OR

• MATH 3342 - Mathematical Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 3 Semester Credit Hours

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• MATH 4354 - Differential Equations II 3 Semester Credit Hours (Can be exchanged within Depth category)
• POLS 1301 - American Government 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Minor 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Spring

• MATH 4310 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis I 3 Semester Credit Hours (Can be exchanged in the Breadth category)
• MATH 4331 - Advanced Geometry 3 Semester Credit Hours (Can be exchanged within Breadth category)
• HIST 2301 - History of the United States since 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Minor 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Multicultural Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Fall

• MATH 4350 - Advanced Calculus I 3 Semester Credit Hours
• MATH 3430 - Computational Techniques for Science and Mathematics 4 Semester Credit Hours (Can be exchanged within Breadth category or for another STEM elective)
• MATH 4000 - Selected Topics V1-3 Semester Credit Hours (2 Semester Credit Hours) (Can be exchanged within Breadth category)
• Minor 3 Semester Credit Hours
• STEM Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Spring

• MATH 4351 - Advanced Calculus II 3 Semester Credit Hours (Can be exchanged within Depth category)
• POLS 2306 - Texas Politics and Topics 3 Semester Credit Hours
• Minor 3 Semester Credit Hours
• STEM Elective 6 Semester Credit Hours

Foreign Language

A student must complete 3 hours at the sophomore level or above in a single language. The prerequisite for all sophomore language courses is credit for the freshman level. This credit can be determined through a credit by examination. The score attained on the exam will determine whether the student is placed in a second-year course, a 5-hour review course, or in some cases the first or second semester of a beginning (first-year) language course. See Arts and Sciences General Degree Requirements  for further explanation.