Mathematical Science, B.S.

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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 8-12degree 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)

Component Area Option (6 hours)

Two 1-hour Life and Physical Science Labs

COMM 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 1100 - Learning Frameworks Credit Hours: 1

Major Requirements (42 hours)

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

Major Requirements

MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2413 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2414 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2315 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 3
MATH 2318 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 2320 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
MATH 3331 - Advanced Calculus Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4315 - Numerical Analysis and its Applications Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4316 - Mathematic Software Applications Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4322 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
STAT 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4344 - Introduction to Probability Credit Hours: 3
STAT 4344 - Introduction to Probability Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 1320 - C Programming Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 1470 - Computer Science I Credit Hours: 4
CSCI 3311 - Programming With Visual Basic Credit Hours: 3
WRIT 3315 - Advanced Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

Choose between MATH 4322 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Or MATH 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Or STAT 4345 - Introduction to Statistics MATH 4344 - Introduction to Probability Or STAT 4344 - Introduction to Probability CSCI 1470 - Computer Science I or CSCI 1320 - C Programming Or CSCI 3311 - Programming With Visual Basic

Elective Requirements (9 hours)

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

Major Elective Requirements (9 hours)

Three upper level MATH classes which must be selected from the following list:

MATH 3312 - Number Theory Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4313 - Introduction to Topology Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4321 - Predicate Logic Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4322 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4325 - Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4341 - Introduction to Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
STAT 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4346 - Probability for Actuarial Exam P1 Credit Hours: 3
STAT 4346 - Probability for Actuarial Exam P1 Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4348 - Introduction to Financial Math for Exam FM Credit Hours: 3
STAT 4348 - Introduction to Financial Math for Exam FM Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4350 - Financial Economics for Actuarial Exam MFE Credit Hours: 3
STAT 4350 - Financial Economics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4363 - Functions of a Complex Variable Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

Choose between MATH 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Or STAT 4345 - Introduction to Statistics MATH 4346 - Probability for Actuarial Exam P1 Or STAT 4346 - Probability for Actuarial Exam P1 MATH 4348 - Introduction to Financial Math for Exam FM Or STAT 4348 - Introduction to Financial Math for Exam FM MATH 4350 - Financial Economics for Actuarial Exam MFE Or STAT 4350 - Financial Economics

General Electives (27 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.

Actuarial Science Specialization (27 hours)

ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Accounting I - Financial Credit Hours: 3
ACCT 2302 - Principles of Accounting II - Managerial Credit Hours: 3
FINC 3331 - Business Finance Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4346 - Probability for Actuarial Exam P1 Credit Hours: 3
MATH 4348 - Introduction to Financial Math for Exam FM Credit Hours: 3
STAT 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
STAT 4346 - Probability for Actuarial Exam P1 Credit Hours: 3
STAT 4348 - Introduction to Financial Math for Exam FM Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

If MATH 4345 /STAT 4345 or MATH 4346 /STAT 4346 or CSCI 1320 or CSCI 3331 are previously taken, additional general electives must be taken.

Mathematical Science, B.S.

Requirements

University Core Requirements (42 hours)

Communication (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Creative Arts (3 hours)

American History (6 hours)

Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Component Area Option (6 hours)

Major Requirements (42 hours)

Major Requirements

Additional Information

Elective Requirements (9 hours)

Major Elective Requirements (9 hours)

Additional Information

General Electives (27 hours)

Actuarial Science Specialization (27 hours)

Additional Information