Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Mathematical Science, B.S.


Mathematical Science, B.S. Degree Map  

This plan leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. This undergraduate degree is designed to prepare a student for a career in industry or education, as well as graduate study in mathematics, statistics, operations research or other mathematically based disciplines. This plan balances courses in classical foundations of mathematics, and modern numerical methods using computer algorithms and software. Students who seek teaching certification should consider following alternative mathematics degree plans that include teaching certification (4-8 and 7-12). Please consult the College of Education (COE) for more information.

Requirements

This degree requires 120 hours and includes 42 hours of University Core. The University Core is listed separately in the catalog. Some of the courses listed in major requirements also satisfy University Core. However, if other courses are taken to satisfy University Core, the major requirements are still necessary for graduation and substitutions are not accepted.

University Core Requirements (42 hours)


Communication (6 hours)


Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.   

Mathematics (3 hours)


Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)


Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.   

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)


Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.   

Creative Arts (3 hours)


Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.   

American History (6 hours)


Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.   

Government/Political Science (6 hours)


Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.   

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)


Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.   

Component Area Option (6 hours)


Two 1-hour Life and Physical Science Labs

Major Requirements (45 hours)


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

Additional Major Requirements (3 hours)


Select ONE of the following courses.

Additional Major Requirements (3 hours)


Select ONE of the following courses.

Additional Major Requirements (3 hours)


Select ONE of the following courses.

General Electives (24 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. Required minimum grade is “C-“.

Additional Information


  • If MATH/STAT 4345 or MATH/STAT 4346 or CSCI 1320 or CSCI 3311 are previously taken, additional general electives must be taken.
  • Choose between MATH 4345 or STAT 4345, MATH 4346 or STAT 4346, MATH 4348 or STAT 4348, MATH 4350 or STAT 4350.