Mathematics: Applied Mathematics Concentration (6915), B.S.

Bachelor of Science (BS) - 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

Applied Mathematics Concentration (6915)

Students interested in pursuing a career in applied mathematics should complete the applied mathematics concentration. The applied mathematics concentration requires sequences in differential equations and applied mathematics, course in abstract algebra and graph theory, two computer science courses, and additional upper division mathematics and/or statistics courses.

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	39 credit hours
Minor	Optional
Electives	7 to 10 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

Guidance for choosing general education courses:

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.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

Major in Mathematics with an Applied Mathematics Concentration (61 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.

Applied Mathematics Concentration (39 credit hours)

These courses are required for the applied mathematics concentration:

MATH 330 - Differential Equations I Credit(s): 3
MATH 331 - Differential Equations II Credit(s): 3
MATH 340 - Numerical Analysis Credit(s): 3
Prerequisites for MATH 340: MATH 252 ; and CSCI 221 ; and CSCI 301 or MATH 310
MATH 351 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics Credit(s): 3
MATH 451 - Applied Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 452 - Applied Mathematics II Credit(s): 3
MATH 471 - Abstract Algebra I 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
STAT 325 - Statistical Methods Credit(s): 3

Complete six additional credit hours from:

BIOL 331 - General Ecology Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for BIOL 331: BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better
BIOL 337 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for BIOL 337: Grades of C or better in BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 and CHEM 122
BIOL 444 - Conservation Biology Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for BIOL 444: BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better
CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for CHEM 351: MATH 252 and CHEM 320 with grades of C or better OR PHYS 322
CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for CHEM 352: MATH 252 and CHEM 320 with grades of C or better OR PHYS 323
GEOL 315 - Principles of Oceanography Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for GEOL 315: one year sequence in a science
GEOL 345 - Natural Hazards Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for GEOL 345: GEOS 110 , GEOS 120 , GEOS 130 , or GEOS 140 or equivalent honors courses
GEOL 355 - Principles of Geomorphology Credit(s): 3
GEOS 110 or GEOS 110H
PHYS 322 - Thermodynamics, Waves and Optics Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for PHYS 322: PHYS 212 and MATH 251 -MATH 252 , or PHYS 221
PHYS 323 - Introduction to Modern Physics Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for PHYS 323: PHYS 322 or consent of instructor
PHYS 331 - Mechanics Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for PHYS 331: PHYS 220 or PHYS 211 and instructor’s approval
PHYS 332 - Mechanics Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for PHYS 332: PHYS 220 or PHYS 211 and instructor’s approval
ENGR 340 - Thermodynamics Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite for ENGR 340: PHYS 220 ; Corequisite for ENGR 340: MATH 320

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.