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Nov 21, 2024
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics, B.S.
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A major in mathematics can lead to a variety of careers including mathematical and scientific research in areas as different as national security and petroleum exploration; in several business fields such as insurance, banking, and finance; and in professions such as law, teaching, and medicine. The study of mathematics builds a way of thinking that is used to solve a variety of problems that arise in different contexts. That ability to solve problems makes mathematicians a valuable commodity in many occupations. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with three tracks. While all mathematics majors complete a common core of courses that ensures the student has a broad knowledge of mathematics, students can follow their interests by choosing from one of three required tracks:
- Pure mathematics designed for those who plan to pursue graduate studies.
- Applied mathematics for those who want to pair mathematics with interests in business, the natural sciences, or the social sciences.
- General mathematics for anyone who wants a comprehensive introduction to mathematics, including those who plan to teach in secondary schools.
NOTES:
- A grade below a C- is not applicable to either major.
- At least 9 credit hours toward the major must be completed at NKU.
- A double major in mathematics and statistics consists of satisfying the degree requirements of both majors with a minimum of 58 credit hours of courses applicable to either major.
- A student majoring in mathematics and seeking a focus in statistics must complete four additional 300- or 400-level STA courses not used to satisfy the mathematics major.
- Any substitutions in these programs must be made in consultation with the chair of the department.
♦ Indicates prerequisite.
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Degree Requirements (23 credits)
Core Courses (20 credits)
Core Courses in Other Disciplines (3 credits)
Pure Mathematics Track (21 credits)
Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.
Select 9 additional credit hours
- MAT/STA courses at the 300 level or above including at least two 400-level courses, but excluding MAT 490 /STA 490 and MAT 491 /STA 491 (9 credits)
Applied Mathematics Track (21 credits)
Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.
Select two courses from the following (6 credits)
Select 9 additional credit hours
General Mathematics Track (21 credits)
Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.
Completion of one of the following sets of courses and additional 3 credit hour MAT/STA 300-level or above* (9 credits)
If one of these courses duplicates a course taken as a General Mathematics Track requirement listed above, then an additional MAT/STA course at the 300/400 level is required.
* Excluding MAT 490 /STA 490 and MAT 491 /STA 491
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