Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Certification)
Below are the requirements for the B.A. degree in mathematics as listed in the 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog (#133). This listing is for informational use only.
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester |
Cr |
Second Semester |
Cr |
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MATH 171 |
4 |
MATH 172 |
4 |
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MATH 170 (free elective) |
1 |
MATH 170 (free elective) |
1 |
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Science course |
4 |
Science course |
4 |
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HIST |
3 |
HIST |
3 |
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ENGL 104 |
3 |
CORE elective |
3 |
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SCEN 289 |
1 |
KINE 198 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
TOTAL |
16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Third Semester |
Cr |
Fourth Semester |
Cr |
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MATH 221 |
4 |
MATH 323 |
3 |
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MATH 220 |
3 |
MATH 308 |
3 |
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CSCE 110, 111, 121, or 206 |
4 |
TEFB 322 (EDCI 489) |
3 |
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INST 310 |
3 |
COMM 203 |
3 |
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Core elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
TOTAL |
15 |
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JUNIOR YEAR
Fifth Semester |
Cr |
Sixth Semester |
Cr |
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MATH 409 |
3 |
MATH 467 |
3 |
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STAT 211 |
3 |
MATH 415 (fall only) or 433 (spring/summer only) |
3 |
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SOCI 317 or INST 322 |
3 |
PHYS 218 |
4 |
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POLS |
3 |
TEFB 324 |
3 |
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RDNG 465 |
3 |
POLS |
3 |
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KINE 199 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
TOTAL |
16 |
SENIOR YEAR
Seventh Semester |
Cr |
Eighth Semester |
Cr |
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MATH 403 |
3 |
TEFB 429 Supervised Student Teaching |
12 |
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Math Elective |
3 |
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Math Elective |
3 |
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SCEN 489 |
3 |
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VPA Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
TOTAL |
12 |
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Description of Electives
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Math Electives: (6 hours) Of these 6 hours, at least 3 hours must be selected from MATH 411, 414, 442, 470. The other 3 hours should be selected from MATH 405-489; STAT 407, 410, 414, 415, 485, 489; CSCE 210-489; ISEN 400-499.
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Science Electives: (8 hours) Select 2 courses from CHEM 101/111 (or 107) or CHEM 103/113; CHEM 102/112 or CHEM 104/114; BIOL 111; BIOL 112, ASTR 111.
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Core Electives: (15 hours) Take ENGL 104 (3 hours), ENGL lit. (3 hours), ENGL 241 or 301 or 2311 at jr. coll. (3 hours), INST 310 (3 hours) and 3 hours of a Visual and Performing Arts CORE course. For a list of the acceptable ENGL literature, and Visual/Performing Arts courses, please see your catalog at Undergraduate Catalog Listings. The English Literature elective must be chosen from the list of Humanities electives. In addition, 6 hours of International and Cultural Diversity are required. SOCI 317 or an acceptable substitute and INST 310 satisfy these 6 hours. See the certification office or an advisor for more details.
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HIST/POLS: (12 hours) POLS 206 and 207 are required. For the HIST requirement, 6 hours of American History are required. Most students satisfy this requirement by taking HIST 105 and 106. For other options, see your catalogue.
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Free electives: (2 hours) Almost every course offered at TAMU will count as a free elective. However, there are some exceptions. Please see an advisor or the Mathematics Department's Undergraduate Web link List of ineligible electives for a list of unacceptable courses. Math 170 counts as free elective hours.