Department of Mathematics at the University of Houston

First Year

Spring Semester	Hours
English 1304 - Communications Core	3
MATH 1432: Calculus II	4
Foreign Language²	5
HIST 1378 or 1379: The United States since 1877	3
Total	15

Second Year

Spring Semester	Hours
MATH 3330: Abstract Algebra	3
MATH 3331: Differential Equations	3
Natural Science³	4
Foreign Language²	3
Social Science Writing Intensive Core	3
Total	16

Third Year

Fall Semester	Hours
MATH 3333. Intermediate Analysis	3
Humanities Core	3
POLS 1336 U.S. and Texas Constitutions & Politics or equivalent	3
MATH Elective (3000 level)	3
Free Elective⁶	3
Total	15

Spring Semester	Hours
MATH 3334. Advanced Multivariable Calculus, or 3335 Vector Analysis, or 3364 Introduction to Complex Analysis	3
POLS 1337 U.S. Government: Congress, President & Courts	3
Visual and Performing Arts Core	3
MATH Elective (3000 or 4000 level)	3
Free Elective⁶	3
Total	15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester	Hours
Math Electives (4000 level) ⁴	6
Course in Minor, or Capstone Course⁵	3
Free Elective⁶	6
Total	15

Spring Semester	Hours
Math Electives ( 4000 level)³	3
Course in Minor, Capstone Course, or Elective⁵	3
Free Electives	9
Total	15

¹ Students who place out of Math 1330 may begin with MATH 1431.
² If 1000 level foreign language is not required as a prerequisite, foreign language on the 2000 level may be taken in the first year. Electives may be chosen to fulfill the required number of hours.
³ The 7 hours of Natural Science must include a laboratory course. Courses selected must be designated as approved for majors in the subject..
⁴ Students must complete 9 hours in mathematics at the 4000 level . The 9 hours must include a Senior Sequence.
⁵ Students are required to complete either a minor in another discipline or to complete a 6 hour "capstone" sequence: MATH 3396;4396 or MATH 3399;4399.
⁶ At least 36 advanced semester hours are required for graduation.