Mathematics

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to apply quantitative skills to synthesize, analyze and evaluate mathematical equations.
  2. Students will be able to read and construct mathematical arguments and proofs.
  3. Student will be able to identify, formulate and analyze real-world problems with quantitative and statistical reasoning or mathematical techniques.
  4. Student will be able to utilize technological and computer skills appropriately as an effective tool in investigating, analyzing and solving problems.
  5. Students will be able to clearly communicate mathematical ideas in appropriate contexts visually, orally and in writing to a range of audiences. 

TSI Liable

Field of Study - 18 credit hours
Required Courses
MATH 2305Discrete Mathematics3
or MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
MATH 2414Calculus II4
MATH 2415Calculus III4
MATH 2418Linear Algebra 14
MATH 2420Differential Equations4
STC Core Curriculum - 42 credit hours
Complete 42 credit hours of required Core Curriculum including the following: 242
Mathematics
Calculus I
Life and Physical Sciences
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Biology for Science Majors I
Biology for Science Majors II
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Total Credit Hours60
1

For MATH 2418 Linear Algebra, 3 hours are scheduled for the field of study and 1 hour is scheduled to meet the general core education requirement for the Component Area Option.

2

In addition to the courses in the Field of Study, the student is required to take 42 credit hours from the STC Core Curriculum.

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Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
Creative Arts Elective - Core Curriculum 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
MATH 2413 Calculus I 4
Life and Physical Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum 1 4
 Credit Hours14
Spring
ENGL 1302 Composition II - Rhetoric 3
HIST 1301
United States History I
or Mexican-American History I
or African American History I
3
MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
Life and Physical Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum 1 4
 Credit Hours14
Summer
HIST 1302
United States History II
or Mexican-American History II
or African American History II
3
Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective - Core Curriculum 3
 Credit Hours6
Second Year
Fall
MATH 2415 Calculus III 4
GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3
MATH 2305
Discrete Mathematics
or Elementary Statistical Methods
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum 3
 Credit Hours13
Spring
GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3
MATH 2418 Linear Algebra 2 4
MATH 2420 Differential Equations 4
Component Area Option - Core Curriculum 2
 Credit Hours13
 Total Credit Hours60
1

Mathematics majors must choose from CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I & CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II, BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I & BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II, BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I & BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II, PHYS 1401 College Physics I & PHYS 1402 College Physics II, or PHYS 2425 University Physics I & PHYS 2426 University Physics II to fulfill the Life and Physical Sciences component of the Core Curriculum.

2

For MATH 2418 Linear Algebra, 3 hours are scheduled for the field of study and 1 hour is scheduled to meet the general core education requirement for the Component Area Option.