Basic Requirements for Major
B.A.: Mathematics 1404, 1411, 2412, 3159, 3310, 3321, 4332, 4341, 4333 or 4342, one of 3324, 3325, 3326, 3338 or 4315; or a mathematics course approved by the department that includes applications of mathematics; three mathematics or computer science credits at any level; six mathematics or computer science credits in courses numbered 3000 or above (a total of six computer science hours may count toward the mathematics major); and Physics 2311–2111 and 2312–2112. Participation in 2107, 3107, 3190, 3191, and 3V50 as often as it is offered is encouraged. Mathematics majors should go to Rome in the spring of the sophomore year.
Comprehensive Examination
A comprehensive exam is required of all majors in their final year. It is administered by the mathematics faculty and covers all required courses for the B.A. or B.S. degree. The exam is offered once in the fall semester and twice in the spring semester.
BA Mathematics Degree Plan
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All Degree plans are for informational purposes only. Official Degree Plans for graduation clearance will be conducted by the Registrar's Office.
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS DEGREE PLAN FOR MATH (BA) MAJORS
Bulletin used: 2024 - 2025
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when taken |
credits |
Course name |
when taken |
credits |
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| CORE COURSES |
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64 |
MATH COURSES |
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48 |
| ENG 1301: Lit Trad I |
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3 |
MAT 1404: Calculus I |
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4 |
| ENG 1302: Lit Trad II |
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3 |
MAT 1411: Calculus II |
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4 |
| ENG 2311: Lit Trad III (Rome) |
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3 |
MAT 2412: Calculus III |
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4 |
| ENG2312: Lit Trad IV |
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3 |
MAT 3310: Linear Algebra |
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3 |
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MAT 3321: Linear Point Set Theory |
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3 |
| HIS 1311: Am Civ I [F] |
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3 |
MAT 4332: Abstract Algebra I |
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3 |
| HIS 1312: Am Civ II [S] |
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3 |
MAT 4341: Analysis I |
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3 |
| HIS 2301: Western Civ I (Rome) |
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3 |
MAT 4333 Abstract Algebra II OR MAT 4342 Analysis II |
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3 |
| HIS 2302: Western Civ II |
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3 |
3 MAT or MCS credits at any level
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3 |
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6 MAT/ MCS advanced credits |
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6 |
| PHI 1301: Phil & Ethical Life |
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3 |
MAT 3159 Junior Workshop |
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1 |
| PHI 2323: The Human Person (Rome) |
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3 |
Choose one of MAT 3324, MAT 3325, MAT 3326, MAT 3338, MAT 4315 or an approved applied course |
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3 |
| PHI 3311: Phil of Being |
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3 |
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| THE 1310: Under the Bible |
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3 |
Comprehensive Exam |
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0 |
| THE 2311: West Theo Trad (Rome) |
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3 |
PHY: 2311-2111: Gen Physics I (Calculus) |
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4 |
| For. lang. |
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3 |
PHY: 2312-2112: Gen Physics II (Calculus)
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4 |
| For. lang. |
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3 |
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| For. lang. |
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3 |
At most 6 MCS credits may apply toward the math major. |
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| For. lang. |
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3 |
ELECTIVES |
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11 |
| ECO 1311: Fund of Eco |
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3 |
Upper Level Electives |
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10 |
| POL 1311: Princ of Amer Politics |
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3 |
Upper OR Lower Level Elective |
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1 |
| Fine Arts: (Rome) |
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3 |
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| BIO (3 Cr +Lab): |
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4 |
Math majors should go to Rome in the spring of their sophomore year. |
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| 1. Advanced credits: Students must earn 38 credits in courses numbered 3000 or above, of which 26 must be earned at UD. |
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| 2. Grades below C- in advanced courses in the major do not count toward fulfillment of the major requirement. |
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| 3. A total of only 4 credits in 1-credit P/NP courses may count toward the 120 credits needed for graduation. |
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| 4. The last 12 advanced credits in the major must be earned at UD. |
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Suggested Sequence of Courses
Year I
Fall Semester
| PHY 2311 | General Physics I (Calculus) | 3 |
| PHY 2111 | General Physics I (Calculus) Lab | 1 |
| ENG 1301 | Literary Tradition I | 3 |
| Language | 3 |
| MAT 1404 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHI 1301 | Philosophy and the Ethical Life | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring Semester
Year II
Fall Semester
Students should take MAT 2412 Calculus III in even-numbered years and MAT 3310 Linear Algebra in odd-numbered years.
Spring Semester (Rome)
Year III
Fall Semester
Students should take MAT 2412 Calculus III in even-numbered years and MAT 3310 Linear Algebra in odd-numbered years.
Spring Semester
| Mathematics Elective | 3 |
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| MAT 4342 | Analysis II | 3 |
| Or | |
| MAT 4333 | Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
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| PHI 3311 | Philosophy of Being | 3 |
| HIS 1312 | American Civilization II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year IV
Fall Semester
| MAT 4332 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
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| MAT 4341 | Analysis I | 3 |
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| Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| POL 1311 | Principles Of American Politics | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| MAT 4095 | Mathematics Senior Comps | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |