Department of Mathematics at the University of Houston

First Year

Spring Semester	Hours
English 1304-Communications Core	3
MATH 1432: Calculus II	4
Natural Science with Lab²	4
HIST 1378 or 1379: The United States since 1877	3
Social Science Core	3
Total	17

Second Year

Fall Semester	Hours
MATH 2431: Linear Algebra	4
MATH 2433: Calculus II	4
Natural Science	3
POLS 1336: U.S. & Texas Constitutions & Politics	3
Humanities Core	3
Total	17

Spring Semester	Hours
MATH 3330: Abstract Algebra	3
MATH 3331: Differential Equations	3
Natural Science	3
POLS 1337: U.S. Government: Congress, President & Courts	3
Social Science Writing Intensive Core	3
Total	15

Third Year

Fall Semester	Hours
MATH 3333. Intermediate Analysis	3
COSC 1410. Introduction to Computer Science.	4
Visual and Performing Arts Core	3
Math Elective (3000 level)	3
Free Electives⁵	3
Total	16

Spring Semester	Hours
MATH 3334. Advanced Multivariable Calculus, or 3335 Vector Analysis, or 3364 Introduction to Complex Analysis	3
COSC 2320 Data Structures, or COSC 2410 Computer Organization and Programming	3
Math Elective (3000 or 4000 level)	6
Free Electives⁵	3
Total	15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester	Hours
Math Electives (4000 level)³	6
Course in Minor, Capstone Course, or Elective ⁴	3
Free Electives⁵	6
Total	15

Spring Semester	Hours
Math Elective (4000 level)³	3
Course in Minor, Capstone Course, or Elective ⁴	6
Free Electives⁵	9
Total	15

¹ Students who place out of Math 1330 may begin with MATH 1431.
² The 14 hours of Natural Science must include 2 labs in one discipline. Courses selected must be designated as approved for majors in the subject.
³ Students must complete 9 hours in mathematics at the 4000 level . The 9 hours must include a Senior Sequence.
⁴ 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
⁵ At least 36 advanced semester hours are required for graduation.