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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
This is the more demanding of the two undergraduate majors offered in the Department of Mathematics. This degree is appropriate for students planning to go on to graduate school in mathematics and related fields, and for anyone who wants a more challenging mathematical experience at TCU.
Departmental Requirements
At least 40 semester hours of mathematics with a grade of C or better, of which 28 must consist of the following courses:
MATH 10524 (Calculus I)
MATH 20123 (Discrete Mathematics I)
MATH 20524 (Calculus II)
MATH 30224 (Linear Algebra)
MATH 30524 (Calculus III)
MATH 30803 (Probability and Statistics I)
MATH 50253 (Abstract Algebra I)
MATH 50503 (Real Analysis I)
The student must also take an additional 12 hours of mathematics courses at or above the 30000 level. In addition, the student is required to take PHYS 20474 (Physics I) and PHYS 20484 (Physics II) and either COSC 10403 (Introduction to Programming) or COSC 10503 (Introduction to Programming for Engineering and Science).
For a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in mathematics, the recommended sequence for the first four semesters is MATH 10524, MATH 20524, MATH 30224 and MATH 30524. In either the first or second semester the student should also complete COSC 10403 or COSC 10503. In addition, MATH 20123 should be taken in one of the first four semesters.
Credit is not allowed for both MATH 10283 and MATH 10524.
Students planning to do graduate work in mathematics are strongly recommended to work closely with an adviser to plan their upper-division electives.
University and College Requirements
Students pursuing a program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree must complete a minimum of 132 semester hours, 42 of which must be advanced (30000 level or above) from TCU. In addition, students must complete the TCU Core Curriculum.
For more information, contact
George Gilbert
Chair, Department of Mathematics
TCU Box 298900
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-7335