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Mathematical Sciences
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Course Descriptions
Program objectives for a B.S. in Mathematical Sciences are to: (a) understand the notion
of a real valued function; (b) understand the concept of differentiation and be able to
apply the rules of differentiation to functions of one real variable. Be able to use these
techniques to solve problems in optimization; (c) understand the use of vector analysis
to describe the geometry of higher dimensional spaces; (d) understand how to extend
the concepts of the calculus of functions of one variable to higher dimensions; (e) use
matrices to solve systems of linear equations and to describe linear transformations; (f)
understand abstract structures in mathematics; (g) be able to read and present
mathematical proofs including an understanding of the basic types of proofs; (h) be able
to formulate their own proofs of simple mathematical statements; (i) be able to use a
computer to assist with the solution of mathematical problems; (j) Have advanced
knowledge of at least one specialist area of mathematics: Statistics, Mathematics, or
Teaching Mathematics.
See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program
requirements. Note the following requirements specified for the Mathematical Sciences
major: Mathematics: MATH 1910; Natural Science: CHEM 1110/1111, 1120/1121, or PHYS
2110/2111, 2120/2121.
B. College and Degree Requirements (15-16 hours)
The College and Bachelor of Science requirements are in addition to the University
General Education Program requirements.
C. The Major (35-36 hours in addition to University General Education Program and
B.S. degree requirements)
1. Major Core (14 hours):
Completion of MATH 1910 (this course is included in the University General Education
Program requirements), MATH 1920, 2110, 2702, and 3242 (majors are encouraged to
consider the departmental honors program described below); plus the following courses:
CHEM 1110/1111, and 1120/1121 or PHYS 2110/2111, 2120/2121 (these courses are
included in the University General Education Program requirements).
2. Concentration (21 -22 hours):
a. Mathematics (21-22 hours): COMP 1900 or COMP 4001 and 18 semester hours of upper
division courses with departmental approval. The following are examples of approved
course selections.
(1) Applied Mathematics: MATH 3120, 4391, 4635, 4721, and six upper division hours
from the following: MATH 3221, 4242, 4261, 4350, 4351, 4361, 4392, 4640.
(2) General Mathematics: MATH 3120, 4350, 4261, 4635, and 6 upper division hours
chosen from: MATH 3221, 4242, 4351, 4361, 4391, 4411, 4636, 4721.
(3) Graduate Study in Mathematics: MATH 4261, 4350, three courses chosen from: MATH
4242, 4351, 4361, 4411, and one additional course from: MATH 3120, 3221, 4242, 4351,
4361, 4391, 4411, 4635.
(4) Teacher Licensure in Secondary Education: MATH 3221, 3581, 4151, 4261, 4635, and
either MATH 4636, or 4637.
NOTE: All approved programs will include no more than 9 semester hours chosen from
MATH 4607, 4635, 4636, 4637, 4640. Students are encouraged to work with their
D. Electives
Electives may be chosen to bring the total number of hours to 120.
E. Honors Program
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers an honors program in Mathematics and
Statistics for the talented student. The student must satisfy the following course
requirements with a minimum GPA of 3.50 in all MATH courses: The major with honors in
Mathematical Sciences: 37 semester hours in MATH courses, including MATH 1421, 2421,
2422, 3402, 4402; plus the following courses applicable to the degree: CHEM 1110/1111,
1120/1121, or PHYS 2110/2111, 2120/2121; and completion of one of the two areas of
concentration described above.
Those students who complete the program and the regular college requirements will be
recognized at the commencement ceremony by having their degrees conferred "With
Honors in Mathematical Sciences." Moreover, the students diploma and record at the
University of Memphis will reflect this distinction.
F. Second Major in Mathematical Sciences for majors in Chemistry, Computer
Science, Economics, Engineering, and Physics (29-30 hours): MATH 1910, 1920, 3242
and (a) 9 hours from upper division MATH courses approved by the Chair or Chair's
designee of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, plus one of MATH 2701, 2702,
2110, or an additional upper division MATH course approved by the Chair or Chair's
designee of the Department of Mathematical Sciences; (b) 6 hours of mathematically
oriented courses approved by the Chair or Chair's designee of the Department of
Mathematical Sciences.
Mathematical Sciences Minor
A minimum of 20 semester hours, including MATH 1910 (4), 1920 (4), and 9 additional
upper division semester hours in MATH courses approved by the Chair or Chair's designee
of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, plus one of MATH 2701, MATH 2702, MATH
2110, or an additional upper division MATH course approved by the Chair or Chair's
designee of the Department of Mathematics.
Typical 4-Year Mathematical Sciences Sequence
Freshman Year
ENGL 1010
ENGL 1020
MATH 1910
MATH 1920
Social/Behavioral Sciences* 3
Natural Science**
Elective
Foreign Language/B.S. 3
Foreign Language/B.S.
Semester Totals
16 hrs
Architecture (ARCH)
Art (ART)
Art History (ARTH)
Communication (COMM)
Communication/Fine Arts (CCFA)
Dance (DANC)
Interior Design (IDES)
Journalism (JOUR)
Theatre (THEA)
Music
Applied Music (MUAP)
Music Appreciation (MUS)
Music Education (MUSE)
Music History, Literature, and
Appreciation (MUHL)
Music Industry (MUID)
Music Theory and Composition (MUTC)
Sacred Music (MUSA)
College of Education
Counseling, Educational Psychology and
Research
Counseling and Personnel Services
(COUN)
Educational Psychology and Research
(EDPR)
Health and Sport Sciences
Dietetics (NUTR)
Health and Human Performance (EXSS)
Health and Sport Sciences (HMSE)
Health Promotion (HPRO)
Physical Education Activities (PHED)
Physical Education Teacher Education
(PETE)
Sport and Leisure Commerce (SLC)
Sport and Leisure Management (SLS)
Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
MATH 2702
MATH 2110
COMM 2381
Natural Science**
Humanities*
14 hrs
Sophomore Year
History*
History*
Social/Behavioral Sciences* 3
Semester Totals
17 hrs
15-16 hrs
Junior Year
MATH 3242
Social Science/B.S. 3
UD MATH
Humanities* 3
Nursing (NURS)
University College
COMP 4001
UD elective 3
Humanities/B.S.
Elective
UD elective
UD MATH
Semester Totals
15 hrs
Independent Programs
Orientation Program (ACAD)
Transitional Academic Studies (DSP)
University Honors Program (UNHP)
University of Memphis Libraries (LBRY)
Interdisciplinary Studies (INTD)
15 hrs
Senior Year
UD MATH
UD MATH
UD MATH
UD MATH
Elective
UD elective 3
Elective
UD elective 3
UD elective
Elective
13 hrs
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