Department of Mathematical Sciences (MAT/STT)

Department of Mathematical Sciences (MAT/STT)


William C. Bauldry, Chair


Terry G. Anderson
Alan T. Arnholt
Deborah A. Crocker
Theresa E. Early
Brian H. Felkel
Gregory D. Foley
Mark C. Ginn
Sarah J. Greenwald
Holly P. Hirst
Jeffry L. Hirst
Gary D. Kader
Anita N. Kitchens
Larry J. Kitchens
Witold A.J. Kosmala
Ernest P. Lane
Betty B. Long
Eric S. Marland
William A. McGalliard
Gregory S. Rhoads
Jill T. Richie
Mary E. Searcy




Through its faculty and curriculum, the Department of Mathematical Sciences
provides undergraduate and graduate programs of study which are designed to
complement other areas of study in the university and to prepare students for
careers in business, industry, and government, as well as in teaching at the
elementary; secondary; and community, junior and technical college levels.


The Bachelor of Science degrees in the mathematical sciences offer a flexible
curriculum to meet the professional objectives of the individual. By combining
a strong background in the mathematical sciences with appropriately chosen
study in related disciplines, the programs allow the student, with professional
guidance, to prepare for desired career objectives.


Typical examples include: probability and statistics combined with courses in
business and economics related to actuarial science; applied mathematics
combined with physical or natural science; statistics combined with social
science; applied mathematics and statistics combined with economics.


The department has Bachelor of Science advisory committees to review and
approve individual programs of study, and each student is assigned an advisor.
Degree candidates should seek approval of their program of study as early as
possible in their career, but no later than three semesters before intending to
graduate. For additional information, contact the chairperson of the Department
of Mathematical Sciences.




All majors in the Department of Mathematical Sciences require a minimum of
122 semester hours for the degree. A minor is required for the Bachelor of Arts
degree. In addition to the core curriculum, major and minor requirements,
electives must be taken to meet the total required minimum hours. Two semester
hours of free electives OUTSIDE the major discipline are required.




MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES HONORS PROGRAM
The department offers honors courses which are offered to all students who have
exhibited to the faculty outstanding ability and interest in mathematics.
Students who successfully complete MAT 3510 with at least a grade of "B" and
have earned at least a 3.45 GPA in mathematics courses are eligible for MAT
4510, Honors Thesis. Students who earn at least a "B" in MAT 4510 and complete
a total of at least nine hours of honors work in mathematics will graduate with
"honors" in mathematics. Those meeting these requirements with grades of "A" in
the honors course and earning a 3.65 GPA in mathematics will graduate with
"highest honors" in mathematics. Honors courses carry full credit toward the
major or, for non-majors, full elective credit.


Course requirements for the Bachelor of Science degrees (without teacher
licensure) in the Department of Mathematical Sciences require an approved
program of study and must include at least 65 semester hours but no more than
80, with a minimum of 34 hours in the Department of Mathematical Sciences (at
least 5 hours from the 4000 level).




B.S. STATISTICS
1. MAT 1110, 1120, 2130, 2240.


2. STT 3820, 4250, 4830, 4860, 4870; select either STT 3830 or 3840; select
   either STT 4820 or 4865; plus six hours of approved electives in 
   mathematical sciences**; and six hours of related* course work.


3. A career support emphasis of at least 18 hours from disciplines outside
   mathematical sciences.


 *Related course work may be outside mathematical sciences but must be
  approved by advisory committee.


**Must be approved by advisory committee.




B.S. MATHEMATICS
1. MAT 1110, 1120, 2130, 2240.


2. Completion of one of the concentrations
   a. Mathematics (general) - MAT 3110, 3220 plus 13 hours of electives** in
      mathematical sciences (at least 5 hours at 4000 level) plus 10 hours of
      related* coursework.
   OR
   b. Applied mathematics - MAT 3130, 3310, 4310; CS 1440, 2440; one of STT 
      4250 or 3850; plus 6 hours of electives** in mathematical sciences (at 
      least 5 hours at 4000 level) with 6 hours of related* coursework.


3. A career support emphasis of at least 18 semester hours from disciplines
   outside mathematical sciences.**


 *Related coursework may be outside mathematical sciences but must be approved
  by advisory committee.


**Must be approved by advisory committee.




B.A. MATHEMATICS
A major leading to the Bachelor of Arts in mathematics consists of 34 semester
hours in the Department of Mathematical Sciences including MAT 1110, 1120,
2130, 2240, 3110, 3220 plus 14 hours of electives in mathematical sciences
numbered 2000 or above (at least five hours from the 4000 level). A candidate
for the Bachelor of Arts degree may count NOT more than a total of 40 hours
above core curriculum requirements in mathematics.


Students must also meet the requirements for the B.A. degree listed under the
College of Arts & Sciences.




B.S. MATHEMATICS, SECONDARY EDUCATION
1. MAT 1110, 1120, 2130, 2240, 3110, 3220, 3520, 3610, 4015.


2. Elective courses must include computer science 
   and statistics (either STT 2810 or STT 4250).


3. All programs of study must include at least five semester hours of 4000
   level mathematics (excluding MAT 4015).


4. PHY 1150-1151, CI 3080 and RE 4630 
   (minimum grade of "C" required in CI 3080 and RE 4630).


This degree also requires professional education courses. For the requirements
in teacher education, refer to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in
this catalog.




The Department of Mathematical Sciences encourages multiple majors. To obtain a
second major within the department there must be a significant difference in
the program content for that major compared to the first major. Approval by all
involved departmental advisory committees is required.


Two minors are offered within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 
A statistics minor consists of any 12 hours in statistics. 
A mathematics minor consists of MAT 1120 plus nine hours in mathematics
courses numbered above 2000 excluding MAT 3520.


The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a Master of Arts degree in
Mathematics, Education with a concentration in Secondary School Teaching, and a
general Master of Arts degree in Mathematics with a concentration in College
Teaching (non-teaching). Persons interested in any of these degree programs are
requested to consult the Graduate Bulletin for further information.




COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS (MAT, STT)
This catalog reflects only the fall and spring semester courses. Courses
offered in summer terms can be found in the Summer Sessions Bulletin.
(For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of
courses, see the index for abbreviations.)