Mathematics, B.S.

Mathematics Major

After completing 45 hours of college credits, including MTH 233 and MTH 234 with a minimum grade of C, a student should consult with the dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics concerning a degree plan.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHY 110 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Foundation of Knowledge

Required Courses

CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
MTH 233L - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1
MTH 234 - Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MTH 234L - Calculus II Lab Credit(s): 1

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

AST 105L - Classical and Modern Astronomy Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIO 131L - Principles of Botany Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 133L - Principles of Zoology Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 225L - Local Flora/Fauna Lab Credit(s): 0
BIO 238L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 134L - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
GOL 131L - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
GOL 132L - Historical Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHY 110L - Fundamentals of Electronics Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 131L - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 132L - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 241L - Technical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 242L - Technical Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Additional Sciences

Eight hours from:

AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
AST 105L - Classical and Modern Astronomy Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 131L - Principles of Botany Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 133L - Principles of Zoology Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIO 225L - Local Flora/Fauna Lab Credit(s): 0
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIO 238L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 134L - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 131L - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132L - Historical Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHY 110 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHY 110L - Fundamentals of Electronics Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 131L - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 132L - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 241L - Technical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 242L - Technical Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1

3. Program Courses

Required Courses

MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MTH 233L - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1
MTH 234 - Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MTH 234L - Calculus II Lab Credit(s): 1
MTH 263 - Seminar in Mathematics I Credit(s): 1
MTH 311 - Introduction to Modern Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 317 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 333 - Calculus III Credit(s): 3
MTH 333L - Calculus III Lab Credit(s): 1
MTH 337 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MTH 359 - Probability Modeling Credit(s): 3
MTH 360 - Statistical Inference Credit(s): 3
MTH 412 - Introduction to Algebraic Systems Credit(s): 3
MTH 439 - Introduction to Analysis I Credit(s): 3
MTH 440 - Introduction to Analysis II Credit(s): 3
MTH 463 - Seminar in Mathematics II Credit(s): 1-3 (one hour)

Three hours from:

* MTH 305 - Introduction to Numerical Methods Credit(s): 3
MTH 351 - College Geometry Credit(s): 3
MTH 415 - Number Theory Credit(s): 3
*Required for Data Science Concentration

4. Minor

An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 24 semester hours, with at least nine advanced hours and at least six advanced at SFA.

5. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.

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