The Department of Mathematics offers courses to
serve a variety of programmatic needs, including coursework to
support training in pure and applied mathematics, mathematics
education for secondary certification, statistics, computer
science, business, and the physical and life sciences. The
programs of study enable students to select courses suited to a
variety of career goals. Advising plays an integral role in
achieving these objectives. Consequently, each student selecting
mathematics as a major is assigned an advisor to assist with
scheduling and career planning. A minor in mathematics is also
available to the student who wishes to complement another choice
for major.
Financial Support
Scholarships and loans are available for the conscientious
mathematics majors who are seeking support for their education.
The Edward Stanley Scholarship, Jeffrey Lynn Hightower Memorial
Scholarship, Charles F. Wilkey Scholarship, Wilson-Hartsell
Scholarship, Depew Scholarship, Faber-Neal Scholarship, and
Roesel Awards are scholarships designated for mathematics and
science majors. To encourage students to teach mathematics in
the public schools of Tennessee, the Teacher Loan/Scholarship
program has been instituted to cover tuition and fees at East
Tennessee State University. The interested student should
consult the Financial Aid section of this catalog.
Diagnostic/Placement Program
Students admitted to the university for the first time will be
placed in a mathematics course based on their ACT score (or
comparable SAT score) to ensure the best possible chance for
success. Moreover the Department of Mathematics strongly
recommends that each student meet with an advisor to see what
mathematics courses to take based on mathematics background and
program requirements.
Service Courses and General Education Requirements
Besides those mathematics courses designed for the mathematics
major, mathematics minor, and other technical programs of study,
there are a number of mathematics courses designed specifically
to serve the needs of other programs.
Science and Technology Majors – These majors are expected to
complete the three-course sequence 1720, 1840, and 1850. As
electives, the interested students may wish to include
coursework in linear algebra or in statistics.
General Education Requirements – See major or minor listing for
courses to satisfy this requirement. To fulfill the General
Education requirement in mathematics, the student must
successfully complete one of the following courses: MATH 1840,
MATH 1530, or MATH 1910. Undeclared majors or students in
programs with no specified mathematics course should enroll in
MATH 1530.
Programs of Study in Mathematics
The programs of study in mathematics available to students are
briefly described here. Specific program requirements are
explained in greater detail later.
Mathematics Major – The B.S. degree is available for
undergraduate mathematics majors. A major must complete the
mathematics core requirements and then select one of four
tracks: mathematical sciences, mathematical statistics,
quantitative modeling, or mathematics education. Curriculum
requirements for each of the four tracks are given below.
Students planning to teach mathematics at the secondary level
may choose the education track. In addition, such students must
complete professional education requirements for secondary
education students. Students planning to pursue careers in
industry or a field that utilizes statistics should choose the
statistics track, while those desiring a job in research or
industry utilizing areas of mathematics other than statistics
should choose the quantitative modeling track. Those intending
to pursue a graduate degree in mathematics should choose the
mathematical sciences track. A minor is not mandatory for
students majoring in mathematics.
Mathematics Minor – Students majoring in other
disciplines may wish to complement their programs by completing
a minor in mathematics. The program consists of 23 credit hours
of mathematics as follows: 1910, 1920, 2010 are required. The
remaining coursework must be selected from 2050, 2110, 2120,
2800, or upper-level (junior/senior) courses. The interested
student should be advised by the undergraduate mathematics
advisor.
Co-Op Program – All students are encouraged to
participate in this program to gain practical experience in the
applications of mathematics. Consult the chair for information.
Graduate Program – The master of science degree in mathematical
sciences is available. Consult the graduate catalog for details.
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Major in Mathematics Program
Overview – The requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
in mathematics are as follows:
| 1. |
Completion
of the university and college general education
requirements. (See the core curriculum requirements in
this catalog.) |
| 2. |
Completion
of the mathematics core requirements listed below, as
well as completion of the requirements for one of the
four mathematics tracks, also listed below. |
|
Bachelor of Science
Degree (B.S.) |
|
Mathematics Major
(MATH) |
| |
| ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements |
|
Writing: Students must
complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At
least two of these courses must be in the major field of
study. At least two of the four courses must be at the
3000-4000 level. |
|
Oral Communication:
Students must complete a minimum of two oral
communication-intensive courses. At least one of these
courses must be in the major field of study. |
|
Using Information
Technology: Students must pass the information
technology proficiency exam or successfully complete
CSCI 1100, Using Information Technology, during their
first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester
credits at ETSU. |
| |
| In addition, students must complete at
least one using information technology-intensive course
in the major field of study. |
| |
| Transfer students may be subject to
reduced number of intensives. |
| See ETSU Academic Proficiency
Requirements for details. |
| |
| TBR General Education Requirements |
42 Credit Hours |
| ENGL |
1010 |
Critical Reading and Expository Writing |
3 |
| ENGL |
1020 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
3 |
| Oral Communication* |
3 |
| MATH |
1910 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| Natural Science* |
8 |
| HIST |
2010 |
The United States to 1877 |
3 |
| HIST |
2020 |
The United States Since 1877 |
3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts * |
9 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
6 |
| *See the General Education Core
Requirements for options. |
|
| |
| B.S. Requirements |
8-10 Credit Hours |
| Natural Sciences: PHYS 2110/20, 8-10
Credit Hours BIOL 1110/11, BIOL 1120/21 |
|
| |
| Mathematics Core Requirements |
34 Credit Hours |
| MATH |
1920 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| MATH |
2010 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
| MATH |
2050 |
Probability & Statistics - Calculus
based |
3 |
| MATH |
2090 |
Mathematical Computing |
2 |
| MATH |
2110 |
Calculus III |
4 |
| MATH |
2120 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
| MATH |
2800 |
Mathematical Reasoning |
3 |
| MATH |
4010 |
Undergraduate Research |
3 |
| MATH |
4127 |
Introduction to Modern Algebra |
3 |
| MATH |
4217 |
Analysis I |
3 |
| MATH |
4257 |
Numerical Analysis |
|
| OR |
| MATH |
4267 |
Numerical Linear Algebra |
3 |
| |
| Mathematical Sciences Track |
12 Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3340 |
Applied Combinatorics & Problem Solving |
3 |
| MATH |
4137 |
Modern Algebra II |
3 |
| MATH |
4337 |
Complex Variables |
3 |
| MATH |
4347 |
Introduction to Graph
Theory/Applications |
3 |
| OR |
| |
| Mathematical Statistics Track |
12 Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3050 |
Statistical Modeling |
3 |
| MATH |
4047 |
Math Statistics I |
3 |
| MATH |
4057 |
Math Statistics II |
3 |
| MATH |
4287 |
Applications of Statistics |
3 |
| OR |
| |
| Quantitative Modeling Track |
12 Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3050 |
Statistical Modeling |
3 |
| MATH |
3150 |
Mathematical Modeling |
3 |
| MATH |
4337 |
Complex Variables |
3 |
| MATH |
4347 |
Introduction to Graph
Theory/Applications |
3 |
| OR |
| |
| Mathematics Education Track |
12 Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3040 |
History of Mathematics |
3 |
| MATH |
3150 |
Mathematical Modeling |
3 |
| MATH |
3340 |
Applied Com. & Problem Solving |
3 |
| MATH |
4157 |
Modern Geometry |
3 |
| |
|
In order to complete the
requirements for teacher certification, students in the
Mathematics Education Track must select a minor in
Education which will include: |
| MATH |
4417 |
Teaching Secondary Math |
|
| Electives/Minor |
22-24 Credit Hours |
| Total Hours Required for Degree |
120 Credit Hours |
|
Suggested Course
Sequence for Mathematics Major - All Tracks
|
|
Freshman Year |
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL |
1010 |
Critical Reading & Expository
Writing |
3 |
| MATH |
1910 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| Natural Science |
4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| Semester Total |
14 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL |
1020 |
Critical Reading & Argumentation |
3 |
| MATH |
1920 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| MATH |
2010 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
| Natural Science |
4 |
| Semester Total |
14 |
| |
|
Sophomore Year |
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
2800 |
Mathematical Reasoning |
3 |
| MATH |
2110 |
Calculus III |
4 |
| Social /Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| HIST |
2010 |
The United States to 1877 3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Semester Total |
16 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
2050 |
Fundamentals of Probability &
Statistics |
3 |
| MATH |
2090 |
Mathematical Computing |
2 |
| MATH |
2120 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
| HIST |
2020 |
The United States Since 1877 |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Semester Total |
14 |
| |
|
Mathematical
Sciences Track |
|
Junior Year |
| |
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3340 |
Applied Comb. & Problem Solving |
3 |
| PHYS |
2110 |
Technical Physics I |
. |
| or |
. |
| BIOL |
1110/11 |
Biology for Science Majors |
4-5 |
| Communication: Oral Communication |
3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| Humanities-Literature |
3 |
| Semester Total |
16-17 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4347 |
Graph Theory with Applications |
3 |
| MATH |
4337 |
Complex Variables |
3 |
| PHYS |
2120 |
Technical Physics II |
|
| or |
| BIOL |
1120/21 |
Biology for Science Majors |
4-5 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Semester Total |
16-17 |
| |
|
Senior Year |
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4127 |
Modern Algebra I |
3 |
| MATH |
4217 |
Analysis I |
3 |
| MATH |
4010 |
Undergraduate Research |
3 |
| Electives |
6-8 |
| Semester Total |
15-17 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4137 |
Modern Algebra II |
3 |
| MATH |
4267 |
Numerical Linear Algebra |
3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| Electives |
4 |
| Semester Total |
13 |
| Total |
120 |
| |
|
Mathematical
Statistics Track |
|
Junior Year |
| |
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3050 |
Statistical Modeling |
3 |
| MATH |
4127 |
Modern Algebra I |
3 |
| PHYS |
2110 |
Technical Physics I |
|
| or |
| BIOL |
1110/11 |
Biology for Science Majors |
4-5 |
| Communication: Oral Communication |
3 |
| Social /Behavior Sciences |
3 |
| Semester Total |
16-17 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4287 |
Applications of Statistics |
3 |
| PHYS |
2120 |
Technical Physics II |
|
| or |
| BIOL |
1120/21 |
Biology for Science Majors |
4-5 |
| Humanities-Literature |
3 |
| Elective |
4 |
| Semester Total |
14-15 |
| |
|
Senior Year |
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4047 |
Math Stat I |
3 |
| MATH |
4217 |
Analysis I |
3 |
| MATH |
4010 |
Undergraduate Research |
3 |
| Elective |
6-8 |
| Semester Total |
15-17 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4157 |
Math Stat II |
3 |
| MATH |
4267 |
Numerical Linear Algebra |
3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| Electives |
4 |
| Semester Total |
13 |
| Total |
120 |
| |
|
Mathematics
Education Track |
|
Junior Year |
| |
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3340 |
Applied Comb. & Problem Solving |
3 |
| MATH |
3040 |
History of Mathematics |
3 |
| PHYS |
2110 |
Technical Physics I |
|
| or |
| BIOL |
1110/11 |
Biology for Science Majors |
4-5 |
| Communication: Oral Communication |
3 |
| Social/Behavior Sciences |
3 |
| Semester Total |
16-17 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3150 |
Mathematical Modeling |
3 |
| MATH |
4157 |
Modern Geometry |
3 |
| PHYS |
2120 |
Technical Physics II |
|
| or |
| BIOL |
1120/21 |
Biology for Science Majors |
4-5 |
| Humanities-Literature |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Semester Total |
16-17 |
| |
|
Senior Year |
|
First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4127 |
Modern Algebra I |
3 |
| MATH |
4217 |
Analysis I |
3 |
| MATH |
4010 |
Undergraduate Research |
3 |
| MATH |
4417 |
Teaching Secondary Mathematics |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Semester Total |
15 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4267 |
Numerical Linear Algebra |
3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| Elective |
8-9 |
| Semester Total |
14-15 |
| Total |
120 |
| |
|
Quantitative
Modeling Track |
|
Junior Year |
| |
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3050 |
Statistical Modeling |
3 |
| PHYS |
2110 |
Technical Physics I |
|
| or |
| BIOL |
1110/11 |
Biology for Science Majors |
4-5 |
| Communication: Oral Communication |
3 |
| Social/Behavior Sciences |
3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| Semester Total |
16-17 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
3150 |
Mathematical Modeling |
3 |
| MATH |
4337 |
Complex Variables |
3 |
| PHYS |
2110 |
Technical Physics I |
|
| or |
| BIOL |
1120/21 |
Biology for Science Majors |
4-5 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Semester Total |
16-17 |
| |
|
Senior Year |
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4127 |
Modern Algebra I |
3 |
| MATH |
4217 |
Analysis I |
3 |
| MATH |
4010 |
Undergraduate Research |
3 |
| Electives |
5-6 |
| Semester Total |
14-15 |
| |
| Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
| MATH |
4347 |
Graph Theory with Applications |
3 |
| MATH |
4267 |
Numerical Linear Algebra |
3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| Electives |
5-6 |
| Semester Total |
14-15 |
| Total |
120 |
| Recommendations |
| A student who plans to major in
mathematics is encouraged to: |
| 1. |
Obtain a program sheet from the
department of mathematics which outlines the
specific requirements for the selected program of
study. |
| 2. |
Read the catalog to determine other
requirements for the degree he/she is seeking. |
| 3. |
Work closely with an advisor. The
student, and not the advisor, is responsible for
knowing the program requirements for the particular
degree he/she is seeking. |
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