Mathematics, Professional Mathematics Concentration (Statistics), B.S.

Mathematics majors must declare a concentration chosen from Professional Mathematics or Mathematics Education. Students opting the Professional Mathematics concentration will choose from tracks in general mathematics, advanced mathematics, business, statistics, and industrial mathematics.

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.

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 , MATH 3300 , MATH 3310 , and MATH 4010 . However, MATH 1630 , MATH 1730 , and MATH 1810 may count toward a minor in Mathematics for Managerial, Social, and Life Sciences.

Statistics Track

The statistics track offers students a program of study in one of the broadest areas of applied mathematics. Statistical methods are used in many fields, including agriculture, business, communications, government, health, industry, public policy, sports, and science. Courses provide students the opportunity to learn data analysis and to develop skills in statistical methods of wide application. Emphasizing a blend of theory and practice, the program is designed to provide students with the necessary background for employment as statisticians in the public or private sector and to provide a solid foundation for those students interested in graduate studies.

Academic Map

Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Mathematics, Professional Mathematics (Statistics), B.S., Academic Map

Degree Requirements

General Education	41 hours
Major Requirements	51 hours*
Major Core	21 hours*
Statistics Track	30 hours
Supporting Courses	6 hours
Electives	22-25 hours
TOTAL	120 hours

*This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the General Education curriculum. If program requirements are also used to fulfill General Education requirements, the number of elective hours will increase.

General Education (41 hours)

General Education requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

The following course required by the program meets General Education requirements:

MATH 1910 (Math)

Major Requirements (51 hours)

Mathematics Core (21 hours)

MATH 1910 - Calculus I 4 credit hours (3 credit hours counted in General Education, 1 credit hour remaining)
MATH 1920 - Calculus II 4 credit hours
MATH 2010 - Elements of Linear Algebra 3 credit hours
MATH 3110 - Calculus III 4 credit hours
MATH 3460 - Foundation of Higher Mathematics 3 credit hours
MATH 2050 - Probability and Statistics 3 credit hours

Statistics Track (30 hours)

CSCI 1170 - Computer Science I 4 credit hours
CSCI 2170 - Computer Science II 4 credit hours
MATH 2110 - Data Analysis 1 credit hour
MATH 2530 - Applied Statistics II 3 credit hours
MATH 4990 - Seminar in Mathematics 3 credit hours
STAT 3150 - Mathematical Statistics I 3 credit hours
STAT 4190 - Mathematical Statistics II 3 credit hours
Choose 9 hours from the following:
STAT 4200 - Statistical Methods for Forecasting 3 credit hours
STAT 4320 - Probability and Stochastic Processes 3 credit hours
STAT 4360 - Regression Analysis 3 credit hours
STAT 4370 - Nonparametric Statistics 3 credit hours
STAT 4380 - Experimental Design 3 credit hours
STAT 4600 - Problems in Statistics 1 to 6 credit hours

Supporting Courses (6 hours)

Courses chosen with approval of statistics advisor include computing, information systems, and other relevant courses

Electives (22-25 hours)

36 total credits must be earned at the 3000/4000 level

Curriculum: Mathematics, Professional Mathematics (Statistics)

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules.

Freshman

ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
MATH 1910 - Calculus I 4 credit hours (Math)
MATH 1920 - Calculus II 4 credit hours
Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
Supporting course* 3 credit hours
Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Sophomore

COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
MATH 2010 - Elements of Linear Algebra 3 credit hours
MATH 2050 - Probability and Statistics 3 credit hours
MATH 2110 - Data Analysis 1 credit hour
MATH 3110 - Calculus III 4 credit hours
Minor or elective courses 6 credit hours
Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
Supporting course* 3 credit hours
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Junior

ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
HUM 2610 - World Literatures 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
CSCI 1170 - Computer Science I 4 credit hours
MATH 2530 - Applied Statistics II 3 credit hours
MATH 3460 - Foundation of Higher Mathematics 3 credit hours
STAT 3150 - Mathematical Statistics I 3 credit hours
STAT 4190 - Mathematical Statistics II 3 credit hours
STAT elective** 3 credit hours
Minor or elective courses 6 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 31 Hours

Senior

CSCI 2170 - Computer Science II 4 credit hours
MATH 4990 - Seminar in Mathematics 3 credit hours
STAT electives** 6 credit hours
Minor or elective courses 6 credit hours
Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
Electives 7 credit hours

Subtotal: 29 Hours

NOTE:

*Courses, chosen with approval of statistics advisor, include computing, information systems, and other relevant courses.
**STAT 4200 , STAT 4320 , STAT 4360 , STAT 4370 , STAT 4380 , STAT 4600