Department of Mathematical Sciences
615-898-2669
Don Nelson, program coordinator
Donald.Nelson@mtsu.edu
A major in Mathematics requires the mathematics core of 21 hours plus 15 hours of specified upper-level courses in the department and at least 12 hours of supporting coursework (either in or out of the department). The supporting coursework must complement the student’s program and be approved by the mathematics advisor.
Each Mathematics major is required to declare a concentration. Concentrations include Professional Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Actuarial Science.
Each Mathematics major is required to complete the Seminar in Mathematics, MATH 4990 . All courses in the Mathematics major or minor (including supporting coursework) must be completed with a grade of C (2.00) or better. All courses transferred from other institutions for credit in the Mathematics major or minor must carry a grade of C (2.00) or better and be approved by the department chair.
Students opting to study the discipline of mathematics will choose between tracks in general mathematics, advanced mathematics, business, statistics, and industrial mathematics. In addition to the mathematics core, they will take 9 additional upper-level courses in the department chosen with the approval of the mathematics advisor. A single minor outside of the department and CSCI 1170 are required.
The following specialized courses do not count toward a Mathematics major or minor: MATH 1010 , MATH 1410 , MATH 1420 , MATH 1530 , MATH 1630 , MATH 1710 , MATH 1720 , MATH 1730 , MATH 1810 , and MATH 4010 . However, MATH 1630 , MATH 1730 , MATH 1810 , and may count toward a minor in Mathematics for Managerial, Social, and Life Sciences.
Industrial Mathematics Track
The industrial mathematics track offers students a program of study that incorporates the areas of mathematics that contribute to business and industry. Coursework is designed to produce graduates who have strong qualifications that make them competitive for positions in industry and provides a solid foundation for students interested in pursuing graduate study in the area. The minor must be chosen from Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Aerospace, or Engineering Technology.
In addition to the mathematics core, students pursuing this track must take MATH 3120 , MATH 3260 , MATH 4250 , and MATH 4310 . Required supporting coursework includes CSCI 1170 and CSCI 2170 . Nine additional hours of supporting coursework must be chosen with the approval of the mathematics advisor from MATH 4601 , MATH 4230 , MATH 4270 , MATH 4320 , MATH 4700 and STAT 4190 .
