Mathematics: General Mathematics and Statistics Concentration (6914), 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

General Mathematics and Statistics Concentration (6914)

Students interested in a broad general background in mathematics and statistics should pursue the general mathematics and statistics concentration. The general mathematics and statistics concentration requires two computer science courses and a broad selection of mathematics and 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	30 credit hours
Minor	Not Required
Electives	16 to 19 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

Where an honors course exists equivalent to any course listed above, that honors course will automatically substitute for the listed course. A student may use any combination of honors and regular versions of the respective courses in a given sequence.

Major in Mathematics with a General Mathematics and Statistics Concentration (52 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.

General Mathematics and Statistics Concentration (30 hours)

These courses are required for the general mathematics and statistics concentration:

Complete 6 credit hours from:

MATH 471 - Abstract Algebra I Credit(s): 3
MATH 481 - Real Analysis I Credit(s): 3
STAT 461 - Probability and Statistics I Credit(s): 3

Complete:

CSCI 221 - Programming Concepts and Problem Solving I Credit(s): 3
CSCI 301 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science I Credit(s): 3

Complete 3 credit hours from:

MATH 472 - Abstract Algebra II Credit(s): 3
MATH 482 - Real Analysis II Credit(s): 3
STAT 462 - Probability and Statistics II Credit(s): 3
Complete 15 additional credit hours of upper-division mathematics and statistics courses not including cooperative-education courses.

Minor

This BS concentration does not require a minor.

Electives

Complete elective hours to achieve 120 credit hours and 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.