Some of the people who are able and willing to give you a hand as you work towards your undergraduate degree in mathematics are listed below. If you have any questions or problems do not hesitate to contact any one of them.

Grade Point Requirements

All students must maintain both an overall grade point average and a mathematics grade point average of at least 2.0.

If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following courses, Math 171/151, 172/152, 221/251/253, 220, 222, or 308, the course must be IMMEDIATELY retaken and a grade of C or better earned. The department will allow at most two (2) D's in upper level (300-400) math courses. If a third D is earned, one of the three courses in which a D was earned must be retaken and a grade of C or better earned.

The mathematics grade point average is the average of all grades in mathematics and statistics courses. A limited number of undirected electives such as KINE 199 may be taken as pass/fail (S/U grading system). Grades of S are not included in the GPA calculation. However, a grade of U is treated the same as a grade of F in the GPA calculation.

Residency Requirement

Students must satisfy the University residency requirement by completing 36 hours of upper level courses (300 - 400 level) at Texas A&M University.

Free Electives

Aside from minor restrictions, a free elective is a course which is not used for a specific degree requirement. KINE 199 courses, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, and remedial courses may not be used as free electives. In addition, any course which is more elementary than a required course in the student's major may not be used as a free elective. For example, no mathematics course numbered below MATH 403 may be used as a free elective, except for Math 325. Students must use free electives to satisfy core curriculum and residency requirements which are not satisfied by their specific degree plan. Excess free electives can be taken at the discretion of the student and the approval of the Undergraduate Program Office. Click on the following link for a List of ineligible free electives.

Restrictions on English 104

The English Department has placed restrictions on the number of juniors and seniors who may enroll in English 104. ENGL 104 is a freshman level course which teaches composition skills to be utilized in advanced courses. As a result, STUDENTS MUST TAKE ENGLISH 104 DURING THEIR FRESHMAN OR SOPHOMORE YEAR .  If you feel you have extenuating circumstances, you will need to contact the English Department located on the second floor of Blocker.

Credit by Examination

Credit by examination is available for courses in biology, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, economics, English, foreign languages, physics, psychology, political science, and history. Students may obtain credit by exam through a variety of college board advanced placement exams or through departmental exams administered by Measurement and Research Services located in Bizzell Hall West. Mathematics majors wishing to obtain credit by exam for a mathematics course should contact the Undergraduate Program Office (instead of Measurement and Research Services). Students must receive a score of at least 70% on a comprehensive examination to receive credit for a course.

 

The Cooperative Education Program

Students can improve their resume and earn extra money by participating in the University's Co-op Program. Students typically Co-op three semesters during their undergraduate career at Texas A&M. Although Co-op participation will delay graduation, it provides valuable work experience. Co-op students earn an average of 65 to 85 percent of the salary paid to someone with an undergraduate degree in mathematics. In addition, students who participate in Co-op often receive a 10 to 15 percent higher salary than students without Co-op experience. The following list represents a few of the companies that have expressed an interest in hiring mathematics majors through the Co-op program:

Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Census Bureau, CIA, Air Force, IBM Martin-Marietta, National Security Agency, Naval Research Lab, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Department of Commerce, UNISYS, E-Systems, General Dynamics, Advanced Micro Devices, Jet Propulsion Lab, Lockheed, NASA, Southwestern Bell, UT Applied Research Labs

Most of these companies prefer students with a 3.0 or better GPA. Students interested in obtaining more information should contact the Co-op Office located on the second floor of the Koldus Building, or call 845-7725.

The Honors Program

The University Honors Program is not a separate degree program. Many University departments offer honors sections of regularly scheduled courses. Honors sections have limited enrollments and are reserved for the most successful and motivated students. A student who completes 33 hours of honors courses, including one term of honors independent study, are eligible to graduate with "University Honors". In addition, some of the most prestigious scholarships are available to students in the Honors Program. More information can be obtained from the Honors Program Office in room 103 of the Academic Building.