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

Mathematical Sciences
615-898-2669
Ginger Rowell, program coordinator
Ginger.Rowell@mtsu.edu

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

True Blue Core (TBC)	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 True Blue Core curriculum. If program requirements are also used to fulfill True Blue Core requirements, the number of elective hours will increase.

True Blue Core (41 hours)

True Blue Core (TBC) requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in the Foundational Skills areas of Written Communication (WC), Information Literacy (Info Lit), Non-Written Communication (NWC), and Quantitative Literacy (Quant Lit). Knowledge Domains include Human Society and Social Relationships (HSSR), Scientific Literacy (Sci Lit), Creativity and Cultural Expression (CCE), and History and Civic Learning (HCL), which include Discovery and Explorations categories. Students must choose at least one course from each Discovery category.

The following courses required by the major meet True Blue Core requirements:

MATH 1910 (Quant Lit)

Major Requirements (51 hours)

Mathematics Core (21 hours)

MATH 1910 - Calculus I 4 credit hours (3 credit hours counted in the True Blue Core, 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)

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

Freshman

Written Communication 3 credit hours
Information Literacy 3 credit hours
History and Civic Learning 3 credit hours
Scientific Literacy 4 credit hours
Supporting course* 3 credit hours
Creativity and Cultural Expression 3 credit hours
Human Society and Social Relationships 3 credit hours
MATH 1910 - Calculus I 4 credit hours (Quant Lit)
MATH 1920 - Calculus II 4 credit hours

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Sophomore

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
Non-Written Communication 3 credit hours
History and Civic Learning 3 credit hours
Minor or elective courses 6 credit hours
Scientific Literacy 4 credit hours
Supporting course* 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Junior

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
Creativity and Cultural Expression Literature 3 credit hours
STAT elective** 3 credit hours
Minor or elective courses 6 credit hours
Human Society and Social Relationships 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
Creativity and Cultural Expression 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