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Mathematics and Physics Unit Degree Options

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Pure Mathematics Option

The requirements for the major in Pure Mathematics Option in addition to the University’s Liberal Studies requirements are:

  1. Core Requirements

    • MAT 131 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I
    • MAT 132 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II
    • MAT 231 Multivariate Calculus
    • MAT 232 Differential Equations
    • MAT 300 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
    • MAT 307 Linear Algebra
  2. Concentration/Specialization

    • MAT 401 Modern Algebra I
    • MAT 403 Real Analysis I
    • MAT 411 Topology
    • MAT 460 Mathematics Seminar
    • MAT 402 (Modern Algebra II) or MAT 404(Real Analysis II)
  3. Supporting Electives

    • PHY 211General Physics I
    • PHY 212 General Physics II
    • COS 108 Principles of Computer Science I
    • 9 credit hours of math electives chosen from: MAT 312 , Linear Programming, 315, Numerical Analysis 321, Probability and Statistics I, 322, Probability and Statistics II, 326, Modern Geometry, 402, Modern Algebra II, 404, Real Analysis II, 415, Elementary Dynamical System, or 470, Mathematical Modeling
All required and elective courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

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Mathematics/Applied (Pre-Engineering) Option

The Mathematics/Applied (Pre-Engineering) Option is a five-year course of study offered jointly by Kentucky State University and the University of Kentucky. Students in this program attend Kentucky State University for three years of study in the pre-engineering area of their choice, and then transfers to the University of Kentucky for two additional years of work. Upon successful completion of the first year at the second institution, students are awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics by Kentucky State University. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in their selected fields of engineering by the University of Kentucky after the final year of study.

In addition to the University’s Liberal Studies requirements, courses required for the specific engineering fields are as follows:

  1. Core Requirements

    • MAT 131 Calculus I
    • MAT 132 Calculus II
    • PHY 211 General Physics I
    • PHY 212 General Physics II
  2. Concentration/Specialization

    • PHY 311 Engineering Statics
    • PHY 320 Engineering Thermodynamics
    • PHY 305 Electrical Circuits and Electronics
  3. Supporting Electives

    • CHE 101 General Chemistry I
    • CHE 102 General Chemistry II
    • CHE 110 General Chemistry Lab I
    • CHE 120 General Chemistry Lab II
    • MAT 231 Calculus III
    • MAT 232 Calculus IV
    • INT 208 CAD
    • PHY 361 Modern Physics
    • PHY 390 Special Topics (Capstone Course)
    • Additional Supporting Electives (Civil and Mechanical Engineering)

      • MAT Elec Either MAT 315 or MAT 321
      • COS 108 Principles of Computer Science
    • Additional Supporting Electives (Agricultural Engineering)

      • BIO 212 Botany
      • MAT Elec Either MAT 315 or MAT 321
    • Additional Supporting Electives (Chemical Engineering)

      • CHE 301 Organic Chemistry I
      • CHE 302 Organic Chemistry II
      • CHE 310 Organic Chemistry Lab I
      • CHE 302 Organic Chemistry II
      • CHE 407 Physical Chemistry I
      • CHE 408 Physical Chemistry II

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Actuarial Option

The requirements for the major in Mathematics Actuarial Option in addition to the University’s Liberal Studies requirements are:

  1. Core Requirements

    • MAT 131 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I
    • MAT 132 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II
    • MAT 231 Multivariate Calculus
    • MAT 232 Differential Equations
    • MAT 300 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
    • MAT 307 Linear Algebra
  2. Concentration/Specialization

    • MAT 312 Mathematical Programming
    • MAT 315 Numerical Analysis
    • MAT 321 Probability and Statistics I
    • MAT 322 Probability and Statistics II
    • MAT 403 Real Analysis I
    • MAT 470 Mathematical Modeling
  3. Supporting Electives

    • COS 108 Principles of Computer Science I
    • ECO 202 Principles of Economics II
    • BUA 480 Business Internship
    • MAT _____ (upper division mathematics course approved by faculty)

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Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Certification

The requirements for the major in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Certification in addition to the University’s Liberal Studies requirements are:

  1. A. Core Requirements

    • MAT 132 Calculus & Analytic Geom. II
    • MAT 231 Multivariate Calculus
    • MAT 300 Intro. To Advanced Math
    • MAT 307 Linear Algebra
    • MAT 321 Probability and Statistics I
    • MAT 326 Modern Geometry
    • MAT 401 Modern Algebra I
    • MAT 403 Real Analysis I
    • ____ _____ MAT 232 or upper-level math course approved by math faculty
    • COS 108 Principles of Computer Science I
  2. Concentration/Specialization

    • EDU 202 Foundations of Teaching & Education
    • EDU 203 Microcomputers/Media in Classroom
    • EDU 302 Child & Adolescent Development
    • EDU 303 Educational Assessment/Evaluation
    • EDU 304 Classroom/Learning Management
    • EDU 310 Introduction to Exceptional Education
    • EDU 411 Meth./Teaching H. S. Mathematics
    • EDU 494 Supervised Teaching

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Double Major in Mathematics and Computer Science

The requirements for the double major in Mathematics and Computer Science in addition to the University’sLiberal Studies requirements are:

  1. Core Requirements

    • MAT 132 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II
    • MAT 231 Multivariate Calculus
    • MAT 232 Differential Equations
    • MAT 300 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
    • MAT 307 Linear Algebra
    • MAT 315 Numerical Analysis
    • MAT 321 Probability and Statistics I
    • MAT 401 Modern Algebra I
    • MAT 402 Modern Algebra II
  2. Concentration/Specialization

    • COS 107* Problem Solving, Logic & Design
    • COS 108 Principles of Computer Science I
    • COS 109 Principles of Computer Science II
    • COS 300 Systems Design and Development
    • COS 301 Computer Organization
    • COS 302 Operating Systems
    • COS 310 Discrete Computing Structures
    • COS 340 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
    • COS 410 Database Management Systems
    • COS 470 Networking and Telecommunications
  3. Supporting Electives

    • PHY 212 General Physics II
    • _____ _____ (MAT or COS 300-400 course)
    • _____ _____ (COS 200-400 course)

*students who initially place into MAT 131 may take COS 101 in place of COS 107

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