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Mathematics
Professor John Graef, Head
The Department of Mathematics offers two degree programs, the B.A. and the B.S. in Applied Mathematics.
The B.A. is the traditional liberal arts degree with a major in mathematics.
The B.S. in Applied Mathematics is a degree program designed to examine the growing influence of mathematics in business and industrial practices. The student must select a concentration in one of the following two areas: actuarial science or general mathematics.
Students who plan to teach at the secondary school level must meet state licensure requirements. These students need to consult with advisors in the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies and the Department of Mathematics . Through careful course selection, such students should be able to major in both Secondary Mathematics and Applied Mathematics: General.
In addition to its own degree programs, the Department provides extensive support for other programs requiring mathematics courses and for the University’s General Education requirements. It also offers a minor in mathematics.
All entering students, except those transferring with an appropriate college level mathematics course or those receiving advanced placement credit, must take the Mathematics Placement Test. The UTC Department of Mathematics uses the test score both to assess the student’s pre-college preparation and to determine whether prerequisites for certain of the 100 and 200 level courses are met. Students not making the required minimum must take Mathematics 105 or Mathematics 106, depending on their score. Test schedules are printed in the fall, spring and summer schedule of classes and are available online.
Applied Mathematics (B.S.)
- General Education (see for list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours; approved courses listed below will apply)
- Statistics: One approved course in statistics at the 300-400 level (3 hours; approved courses listed below will apply)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines (6 hours; approved related courses in the actuarial concentration below will apply)
Major and Related Courses
- Computer Science 150, English 278, and one course from Theatre and Speech 109, 209 or University Honors 214
- Mathematics 151†/152, 161/162, 212, 245, 255, 300, 350
NOTE: Mathematics sequence may begin with 144 and/or 145 rather than 151/152 depending on preparation.
One of the following concentrations:
2065 - General Mathematics
Mathematics 321 or 412; either Mathematics 307 plus 12 additional hours in Mathematics at the 300-400 level OR Mathematics 407 and 408 plus 9 additional hour in Mathematics at the 300-400 level excluding Mathematics 307.
In addition, the student must choose an established minor or design a program of study approved by the Mathematics Department Curriculum Committee consisting of 18 hours of courses in other disciplines, including at least 8 hours at the 300-400 level. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 must be achieved in these courses. Completion of a second major will satisfy this requirement.
2068 - Actuarial Science
Mathematics 407, 408, 412, 465; one of 414, 420 or 424; plus 9 additional hours in Mathematics at the 300-400 level excluding Mathematics 307; Accounting 201, 202; Economics 101, 102, 324, 325; Finance 302, 337. Strongly recommended electives include Mathematics 401, 420 and Economics 460.
- 2.0 average in all mathematics courses and also in all 300-400 level mathematics courses.
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
1570 - Mathematics (B.A.)
- General Education (see for list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours; approved courses below will apply)
- Statistics: Mathematics 307* or 408*
- Natural Sciences: Physics 230/280*, 231/281*
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: 2 approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines (6 hours)
- Foreign Language: Through second college year in one foreign language.
- Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Major and Related Courses
- Computer Science 150, English 278, and one course from Theatre and Speech 109, 209, or University Honors 214
- Mathematics 151†/152, 161/162, 212, 245, 255, 300, 321, 350
NOTE: Mathematics sequence may begin with 144 and/or 145 rather than 151/152 depending on preparation.
- Mathematics 307 or 408†
- Five additional courses at the 300-400 level (excluding 303) including:
- At least one course from 403, 407, 414, 440, 445, 460, 465, 470
- At least one course from 408, 410, 412, 422, 424, 428,450, 454, 466
- Physics 230/280†, 231/281†
Decisions concerning the most appropriate 300-400 level courses for each student should be made in consultation with mathematics advisers, particularly for those students who are seeking teacher certification in mathematics and students who are planning graduate study.
- 2.0 average in all mathematics courses and also in all 300, 400-level mathematics courses
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses
- Electives to complete 120 hours
See page 35 for additional requirements
*Also satisfies requirement
in the major.
†Also satisfies general education
requirement.
4620 - MATHEMATICS MINOR
- Required courses: Mathematics 151/152, 161/162, 212, 245, 255
- Elective courses: Three courses totaling at least 9 hours from any 300-400 level mathematics courses
- A 2.0 average on the 300-400 level courses as well as on all courses in the minor
- At least two of the 300-400 level courses must be taken at this institution
MATHEMATICS COURSES (MATH)
A minimum grade of C must be made on any mathematics course used as a prerequisite for any other mathematics course.
105 Elementary Algebra (4 hours institutional credit)
Review of fractions, percents, and decimals. Basic topics in algebra, including operations with signed numbers and polynomials, linear equations and inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, basic graphing techniques, and elementary applications. Every semester. UTC Math Placement Level 05. Credit not applicable toward any degree.
106 Intermediate Algebra (4 hours institutional credit)
The real number system, first degree equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, rational exponents and roots, linear equations and inequalities in two variables, quadratic equations, systems of equations, absolute value equations, functions and applications. Every semester. Credit not applicable toward any degree. Prerequisite: Math 105 with minimum grade of C and UTC Math Placement Level 15.
