Oct 04, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematical Science, B.A.


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The plan in Mathematical Science leads to the bachelor of arts (B.A.) or bachelor of science (B.S.) degree. The undergraduate degree is designed to prepare the student for a career in industry or education, or to prepare the student for graduate study in mathematics, statistics, operations research or other mathematically based disciplines. The plan includes courses in both the classical foundations of mathematics and the modern concern with numerical issues spawned by the computer. Students who are seeking teaching certification will follow the degree plan and certification on notated pages.

Please consult the College of Education (COE) for 4-8 degree and certification as well as for 8-12 degree and certification.

Requirements

This degree requires 120 hours and includes 42 hours of University Core. University Core is listed separately in the catalog. However; some of the Major Requirements courses listed above also satisfy University Core. If other courses are taken to satisfy University Core, the Major Requirements above are still necessary for graduation and substitutions are not accepted.

University Core Requirements (42 hours)


Communication (6 hours)


Mathematics (3 hours)


Creative Arts (3 hours)


American History (6 hours)


Government/Political Science (6 hours)


Component Area Option (6 hours)


Two 1-hour Life and Physical Science Labs

Major Requirements (36 hours)


Required minimum for all Major Requirements is “C-“.

Additional Major Requirements courses


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Additional Major Requirements courses


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Elective Requirements (42 hours)


Required minimum for all Major Electives is “C-“.

General Electives (33 hours)


Upper level UHCL classes selected from any rubric. It is the responsibility of the student to investigate and comply with prerequisites for all electives. STAT 3308  and STAT 3334  cannot be used as credit for the Math degree.

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