Mathematics (Professional Option), B.S.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 120
Major Hours: 39
Minimum Upper-Division Hours: 48
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Major GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Program Code: B671
Major Requirements
- Some courses required for the major may also fulfill University General Education and/or College of Arts & Sciences Requirements.
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in all MATH courses at the 3000-level or higher.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one of the following calculus sequences: | 12 | |
| Sequence A: | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV | ||
| Sequence B: | ||
| Differential and Integral Calculus I | ||
| Differential and Integral Calculus II | ||
| Differential and Integral Calculus III | ||
| MATH 2513 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 4323 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 4373 | Abstract Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4433 | Introduction to Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 4853 | Introduction to Topology | 3 |
| MATH 3113 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 3413 | Physical Mathematics I | |
| MATH 4333 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| or MATH 4443 | Introduction to Analysis II | |
| MATH 4513 | Senior Mathematics Seminar (Capstone) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 39 | |
| 1 | MATH 3113 and MATH 3413 overlap by 2 hours. Students who take both will earn only 4 hours of credit. |
General Education and College Requirements
Courses graded P/NP will not apply
Courses for fulfillment of General Education and College of Arts & Sciences requirements must be from the approved General Education course list published in the Class Schedule or at http://www.ou.edu/gened/courses.
University-Wide General Education (minimum 40 hours) and College Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication | ||
| English Composition (6 hours) | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| or EXPO 1213 | Expository Writing | |
| Foreign Language (0-13 hours in the same language) | ||
| The college requirement cannot be met by high school coursework. | ||
| Beginning Course | 0-5 | |
| Beginning Course, continued | 0-5 | |
| Intermediate Course (2000 level) 1,2 | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics (3 hours) | ||
| Choose one course from the General Education Mathematics list | 3 | |
| Core Area II: Natural Science (7 hours, including one laboratory component) | ||
| Biological Science | ||
| Choose an approved General Education Natural Science course with one of the following prefixes: BIOL, HES, MBIO, or PBIO 1 | 3-4 | |
| Physical Science | ||
| Choose an approved General Education Natural Science course with one of the following prefixes: AGSC, ASTR, CHEM, GEOG, GEOL, GPHY, METR, or PHYS 1 | 3-4 | |
| Core Area III: Social Science (6 hours) | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| Choose one course from the General Education Social Science list | 3 | |
| Core Area IV: Humanities (18 hours) | ||
| Understanding Artistic Forms | ||
| Choose one course from the General Education Artistic Forms list | 3 | |
| Western Civilization and Culture | ||
| HIST 1483 | United States to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 to the Present | |
| Choose one course from the General Education Western Civilization & Culture list (excluding HIST 1483/1493) | 3 | |
| Non-Western Culture | ||
| Choose one course from the General Education Non-Western Culture list | 3 | |
| Additional Core IV Upper-Division Humanities courses | ||
| Choose one course from Understanding Artistic Forms, Western Civilization & Culture, or Non-Western Culture 1,3 | 3 | |
| Choose one course from Understanding Artistic Forms, Western Civilization & Culture, or Non-Western Culture 1,3 | 3 | |
| Core Area V: Senior Capstone Experience (3 hours) | ||
| Choose one General Education Capstone course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 56 | |
| 1 | College of Arts and Sciences Requirements: college requirements are not automatically fulfilled by a previous degree. |
| 2 | One course at the intermediate level or demonstrated competency at that level |
| 3 | 6 upper-division hours, 2 courses, at the 3000- 4000-level. Must be outside the major. |
Free Electives
Electives to bring total applicable hours to the minimum total required for the degree including 48 upper-division hours.
Information Concerning General Rules, Regulations and Minimum Requirements
Arts and Sciences Hours: At least 80 semester hours of liberal arts and sciences courses are required for a BA degree. At least 55 semester hours of liberal arts and sciences courses are required for a BS degree.
Pass/No Pass Enrollment: A maximum of 16 semester hours of free elective credit may be attempted under this option.
Individual Studies (e.g., courses titled “Independent Study”): A maximum of 12 total semester hours may be counted toward graduation, excluding Honors Reading and Honors Research.
P.E. Courses: No physical education activity courses will be counted toward the 120 semester hours of acceptable credit for graduation.
Senior Institution Hours: A minimum of 60 semester hours applied toward graduation must be earned at senior (4-year) institutions.
Residency:
- At least 15 of the final 30 hours applied toward the degree or at least 50 percent of the hours required by the institution in the major field must be satisfactorily completed at the awarding institution.
- At least 15 semester hours of upper-division major work must be completed in residence at OU.
- OU correspondence courses are not considered resident credit.
Grade Point Averages: Students must earn a minimum over all 2.00 for each of the following: Combined Retention GPA (all college grades), OU Retention GPA, GPA for all major courses, and GPA for all major courses taken at OU. Some schools and departments of the College have higher minimum grade point averages required for their students.
Special Degrees: Students may qualify for an Honors degree (cum Laude, Magna cum Laude, or Summa cum Laude) by completing specific requirements of the Honors College. A degree will be earned with Distinction if the student completes at least 60 semester hours at OU with at least a 3.60 combined retention GPA and OU retention GPA. A degree will be earned with Special Distinction if the student completes at least 60 semester hours at OU with at least a 3.90 combined retention GPA and OU retention GPA.
Suggested Semester Plan of Study
This plan shows one possible grouping of courses that would allow students to graduate in four years. Please refer to the front of the degree checksheet for official requirements. Students must consult with College of Arts and Sciences and/or Department of Mathematics academic advisors to verify that courses selected each semester fulfill the recommended plan and satisfy university, College of Arts and Sciences, and Mathematics major requirements.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| MATH 1823 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (Core I) | 3 |
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III) | 3 |
| Beginning Foreign Language (Core I) | 5 | |
| Free Elective, lower-division | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 |
Principles of English Composition (Core I) or Expository Writing |
3 |
| HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 |
United States to 1865 (Core IV) or United States, 1865 to the Present |
3 |
| MATH 2423 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| Beginning Foreign Language continued (Core I) | 5 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 2433 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MATH 2513 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Natural Science without lab (Core II) | 3 | |
| Western Civilization & Culture (Core IV) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 2443 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
| MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| Natural Science with lab (Core II) | 4 | |
| Social Science (Core III) | 3 | |
| Understanding Artistic Forms (Core IV) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 4323 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 4433 | Introduction to Analysis I | 3 |
| Free Elective, lower- or upper-division | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 3113 or MATH 3413 |
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations or Physical Mathematics I |
3 |
| MATH 4333 or MATH 4443 |
Introduction to Abstract Algebra II or Introduction to Analysis II |
3 |
| Humanities, upper-division, outside major (Gen. Ed.) | 3 | |
| Non-Western Culture (Core IV) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 4373 | Abstract Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities, upper-division, outside major (Gen. Ed.) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower- or upper-division | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level), MATH is recommended | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 4513 | Senior Mathematics Seminar (Capstone) | 3 |
| MATH 4853 | Introduction to Topology | 3 |
| Free Elective, lower- or upper-division | 2 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |