Mathematics (Pure Math), Bachelor of Science
Program Overview
Mathematics is both an exact science and a highly creative endeavor; a field of study that develops problem‐solving skills and a passion for inquiry. Mathematics majors are surprisingly attractive to many professional branches in our society, particularly intelligence, technology, finance, security, engineering and physics. Mathematics Majors with Teacher Certification are attractive to the growing demand for teachers in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools. A BS in Mathematics will prepare the graduate for a competitive position in society and provide the necessary preparation graduate for an exciting and rewarding teaching position and for graduate studies.
Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements.
- Major requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Core Curriculum - 42 hours
The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.
The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.
The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.
020 Mathematics - 3 hours
Three credit hours apply.
030 Life and Physical Sciences - 6 hours
| PHYS 2425 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I |
| PHYS 2426 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II |
Three credits hour of lecture from each course applies.
080 Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 hours
Choose from:
090 Integrative and Experiential Learning - 6 hours
| PHYS 2425 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I |
| PHYS 2426 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II |
| CSCI 1380 | Introduction to Programming in Python |
Major Requirements - 60 hours
Required Courses - 33 hours
Pure Mathematics Concentration - 27 hours
Pure Mathematics Core - 12 hours
Advanced Mathematics Electives - 15 hours
Choose one:
Choose two:
Choose two 4000 MATH or STAT courses:
MATH 4XXX or STAT 4XXX
MATH 4XXX or STAT 4XXX
Free Electives - 18 hours
Free electives credit hours required may vary to achieve the institutional minimum of 120 hours for a degree.
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 120
View this program’s recommended roadmap to graduation.
UTRGV Roadmaps are a suggested sequence of courses designed to assist students in completing their undergraduate degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample roadmap of courses required to complete the degree. Students must satisfy all requirements in their catalog including, but not limited to course prerequisites, grade point average and course grade benchmarks, progression requirements, and graduation requirements.
Students should meet with their academic advisor every semester to discuss their individualized path toward completion. Degree progress within this roadmap depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation and readiness, student time management, work and personal responsibilities, and financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.