Mathematics: Actuarial Science Concentration (6916), B.S.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Major in Mathematics (6910)

A goal of the mathematics major is to prepare students for mathematical careers in business, government, education, or industry. All students pursuing mathematics majors complete elementary probability and statistics, the calculus sequence, linear algebra, a proofs course, and a course in professional skills for mathematicians and statisticians. Concentrations allow specialization beyond this core based on a student’s career goals.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers three concentrations, Mathematics (6911), Statistics (6912), and General Mathematics and Statistics (6914), leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in mathematics. The department offers five concentrations, Mathematics (6911), Statistics (6912), General Mathematics and Statistics (6914), Applied Mathematics (6915), and Actuarial Science (6916), leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematics. Students pursuing any concentration are required to complete general education requirements and the appropriate BA or BS requirements. Students not prepared to enter calculus upon admission to the university may use elective hours to take college algebra, trigonometry, or both.

For students pursuing a double major in both mathematics and computer science, MATH 340 /CSCI 340 may be allowed only in the requirements for a mathematics major or computer science major but not both.

For more information about the mathematics major, please contact:

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
341 Latimer-Smith Engineering and Science Building
203 Hurt Street
Martin, TN 38238
math@utm.edu
731-881-7360

Actuarial Science Concentration (6916)

Students interested in a career in actuarial science should pursue the actuarial science concentration. The actuarial science concentration directly prepares students for the first two actuarial exams.

General Education Core Curriculum Requirements	38 credit hours
Bachelor of Science Requirements	11 to 14 credit hours
Major Core Requirements	22 credit hours
Concentration Requirements	42 credit hours
Minor	Optional
Electives	4 to 7 credit hours
TOTAL	120 credit hours

UNIVERSITY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

University Degree Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Minimum credits required for graduation	120 credit hours
Minimum credits in upper-division courses	42 credit hours
Maximum credits in any one subject counted toward graduation	50 credit hours
General education core requirements	38 credit hours
Complete a Major

COURSEWORK REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE

General Education Core Curriculum Requirements

MATH 210 , MATH 251 , ECON 201 , and ECON 202 are required for this concentration of the mathematics major and are also options in the general education core curriculum requirements. A student using any of these courses to simultaneously satisfy general education core curriculum and major requirements may need to complete additional elective coursework to meet the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

Major in Mathematics with an Actuarial Science Concentration (64 credit hours)

Program-Specific Degree Requirements

A student must earn a minimum grade of C in every course in the major.
A BA degree requires a minor. A BS degree does not require a minor.

Mathematics Major Core (22 credit hours)

These courses are required for every concentration in the mathematics major:

MATH 210 - Elementary Statistics and Probability Credit(s): 3
MATH 251 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MATH 252 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MATH 310 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 314 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 315 - Mathematics and Statistics Career Preparation Credit(s): 1
MATH 320 - Multivariate Calculus Credit(s): 4
MATH 210 and MATH 251 are required for the mathematics major and are also options in the general education core curriculum requirements. A student using either of these courses to simultaneously satisfy general education core curriculum and major requirements may need to complete additional elective coursework to meet the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.

Actuarial Science Concentration (42 credit hours)

These courses are required for the actuarial science concentration:

STAT 325 - Statistical Methods Credit(s): 3
STAT 365 - Regression Analysis Credit(s): 3
STAT 425 - Time Series Analysis Credit(s): 3
STAT 441 - Actuarial Science P Credit(s): 3
STAT 442 - Actuarial Science FM Credit(s): 3
STAT 461 - Probability and Statistics I Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for STAT 461: MATH 252 ; and MATH 314 or CSCI 301 ; and STAT 325 or ENGR 311
STAT 462 - Probability and Statistics II Credit(s): 3
CSCI 221 - Programming Concepts and Problem Solving I Credit(s): 3
CSCI 301 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science I Credit(s): 3
ACCT 201 - Accounting Information for Decision Making I Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for ACCT 201: Sophomore standing and grade of C or better in MATH 110 or MATH 130 or MATH 140 or MATH 160 or MATH 185 or MATH 210 or MATH 251
ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
FIN 301 - Managerial Finance Credit(s): 3
ECON 201 and ECON 202 are required for this concentration of the mathematics major and are also options in the general education core curriculum requirements. A student using either of these courses to simultaneously satisfy general education core curriculum and major requirements may need to complete additional elective coursework to meet the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.

Complete 3 additional credit hours from:

STAT 375 - Sampling Theory Credit(s): 3
STAT 385 - Nonparametric Methods Credit(s): 3
STAT 435 - Categorical Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
STAT 455 - Design of Experiments Credit(s): 3
STAT 465 - Statistical Computing Credit(s): 3
STAT 491 - Special Topics [Topic Title] Credit(s): 1-3
STAT 492 - Special Topics [Topic Title] Credit(s): 1-3
STAT 498 - Undergraduate Research Experience I Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite for STAT 498: consent of the department chair
STAT 499 - Undergraduate Research Experience II Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite for STAT 499: STAT 498 and consent of the department chair

Minor

A minor is optional for this BS concentration.

Electives

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours. For students who complete all of the coursework above, but do not accumulate 120 credit hours, complete enough additional elective hours chosen from all university courses to achieve 120 credit hours and to achieve at least 42 credit hours of upper-division coursework.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Most mathematics and statistics courses require the use of a graphing calculator. The department recommends a TI-84 series calculator for all courses. Graphing calculators with computer algebra systems (usually labeled with or mentioning “CAS”) are prohibited.
Many mathematics and statistics courses require the use of specialized software as part of the curriculum. Contact your instructor for more information regarding classroom usage.
Students should check course descriptions for prerequisites before planning to take a course. Some courses included as options may have prerequisites that do not satisfy the concentration.
Most upper-division mathematics and statistics courses are not offered every semester, and some are only offered every other year. Students should work closely with a mathematics or statistics advisor to plan when they will take courses.