Mathematics, BS

Mathematics is the study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols. It is a body of related courses concerned with knowledge of measurement, properties, and relations quantities, which can include theoretical or applied studies of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus. 

Program Coordinator: Dr. Richard Chandler, Phone: 972-338-1588, Email: Richard.Chandler@untdallas.edu

Click here for the Recommended Course Sequence degree plan.

 

Building Blocks for the Degree

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1. Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.
2. Major Requirements: The mathematics major requires 39 hours of required math courses.  Student must earn a grade of C or better in designated courses (above Math 3350).
3. Computer Science:  Students are required to complete 9 hours of courses to enhance the understanding of the major requirements.
4. Science: Students are required to complete 4 semester hours of a science lecture and lab.
5. Math Electives: Students must complete 6 hours of Math electives.
6. General Electives, Minor or Double Major: Students must complete an additional 21 hours, which may be fulfilled by general electives, a minor, or a double major. Fifteen of these hours must be 3XXX or above.

 

Core Curriculum Recommendations

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UNTD adheres to the Texas Core Curriculum established inn Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S. Courses designated on the transcript as a Core Foundation Area will be applied to the Texas Core Curriculum. As a new Freshman students starting at UNTD (or transfer student looking ahead to attend UNTD), taking the recommended UNTD courses (or equivalent) can reduce hours to degree and/or provide more opportunities for elective courses.

 

Texas Core Curriculum, 42 hours

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• Communication I: ENGL 1313 - College Writing I (grade of C or better required)
• Communication II: Varies
• Mathematics: MATH 1100 - Algebra
• Life & Physical Sciences I: Varies 
• Life & Physical Sciences II: Varies 
• Language, Philosophy, and Culture: Varies 
• Creatives Arts: Varies 
• American History I:  HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865
• American History II:  HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865
• Government & Political Science I:  PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions
• Government & Political Science II:  PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies
• Social & Behavioral Science: Varies 
• Component Area I: Varies
• Component Area II: Varies

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Major Requirements, 39 hours

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• MATH 2424 - Calculus I¹ 
• MATH 2425 - Calculus II² 
• MATH 2426 - Multivariable Calculus³ 
• MATH 3000 - Real Analysis I*
• MATH 3320 - Introduction to Mathematical Proofs*
• MATH 3330 - Linear Algebra and Vector Space Theory
• MATH 3400 - Number Theory*  
• MATH 3410 - Differential Equations I* 
• MATH 3510 - Abstract Algebra I* 
• MATH 3680 - Applied Statistics* 
• MATH 4060 - Foundations of Geometry* 

 

Computer Science, 9 hours

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• CSCE 1030 - Computer Science I
• CSCE 1040 - Computer Science II
    
• CSCE 2100 - Computing Foundations I
    

 

Science, 4 hours

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• Select any 4 semester hours of a science lecture and lab

    

Math Electives, 6 hours

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• Select any 6 semester credit hours from any level Mathematics courses

 

General Electives, 21 hours

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• Select any 21 semester credit hours (15 semester credit hours must be 3000- or above)

 

Additional UNTD Degree Requirements

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• All students must meet the General University Requirements as well as the major requirements.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Math major GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Grade of C or better in Math courses above 3350

 

Note

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• * Must have a grade of C or better in designated courses above.
• ¹Formerly MATH 1710
• ²Formerly MATH 1720
• ³Formerly MATH 2730