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Mathematics

Undergraduate Program

The Tennessee Tech undergraduate mathematics curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in mathematics while offering a high degree of flexibility in course selection. Our students are able to prepare for many different career paths in business, industry, education, and government. To help students develop a course of study suited to their career goals, the department has identified four optional tracks of study within the curriculum. The B.S. in Math degree requires the following 39 credit hours of coursework and at least 9 additional credit hours of upper division mathematics courses:

PROGRAM OF STUDY 2022 - 2023

  • Math 1910-Calculus I
  • Math 1920-Calculus II
  • Math 2010-Introduction to Linear Algebra
  • Math 2110-Calculus III
  • Math 2120-Differential Equations
  • Math 3810-Complex Variables
  • Math 3400-Introduction to Concepts of Mathematics
  • Math 3430-College Geometry OR Math 4410-Differential Geometry OR Math 4310-Introduction to Topology
  • Math 4010-Modern Algebra I
  • Math 4530-Linear Algebra I
  • Math 4470-Probability and Statistics I
  • Math 4110-Advanced Calculus I

Four Optional Tracks of Study!

  • Actuarial Math

    The Actuarial Mathematics Track is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a career in the technical branches of finance or insurance. 

    Required courses:

    • Math 1910-Calculus I
    • Math 1920-Calculus II
    • Math 2010-Introduction to Linear Algebra
    • Math 2110-Calculus III
    • Math 2120-Differential Equations
    • Math 3810-Complex Variables
    • Math 3400-Introduction to Concepts of Mathematics
    • Math 3430-College Geometry OR Math 4410-Differential Geometry OR Math 4310-Introduction to Topology
    • Math 4010-Modern Algebra I
    • Math 4530-Linear Algebra I
    • Math 4470-Probability and Statistics I
    • Math 4110-Advanced Calculus I
    • Suggested courses include the required courses listed above and the following courses:
    • MATH 3070-3080 Statistical Methods I and II
    • MATH 4210-4220 Numerical Analysis I and II
    • MATH 4480 Probability and Statistics II
    • MATH 4540 Linear Algebra II
    • MATH 6270 Mathematical Statistics (with permission from the Graduate School).

    The following courses from the College of Business (the courses marked with an asterisk comprise a Business Minor):

    *ECON 2010-2020
    *ACCT 3720
    *BMGT 3510
    *MKT 3400
    *FIN 3210
    *LAW 3810
    FIN 3610
    DS 2810, 3620

  • Applied Math

    The Applied Mathematics Track emphasizes courses needed by students who plan to work alongside scientists and engineers in industry. It is recommended that the student minor in computer science as a complement to this track.

    Required courses:

    Math 1910-Calculus I

    Math 1920-Calculus II

    Math 2010-Introduction to Linear Algebra

    Math 2110-Calculus III

    Math 2120-Differential Equations

    Math 3810-Complex Variables

    Math 3400-Introduction to Concepts of Mathematics

    Math 3430-College Geometry OR Math 4410-Differential Geometry OR Math 4310-Introduction to Topology

    Math 4010-Modern Algebra I

    Math 4530-Linear Algebra I

    Math 4470-Probability and Statistics I

    Math 4110-Advanced Calculus I

    Suggested courses include the required courses listed above and the following courses:

    MATH 4510 Advanced Math for Engineers

    MATH 4540 Linear Algebra II

    Two sequences chosen from the following:

    MATH 3070-3080 Statistical Methods I and II

    MATH 4210-4220 Numerical Analysis I and II

    MATH 4250-4260 Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations I and II

    MATH 4350 Introductory Combinatorics, MATH 4360 Graph Theory, or MATH 4050 Number Theory

    MATH 4470-4480 Probability and Statistics I and II

  • Pure Math

    The Pure Mathematics Track provides a good foundation for graduate study in a variety of subjects such as economics, finance, business, computer science, mathematics, and physics.

    Required courses:

    Math 1910-Calculus I

    Math 1920-Calculus II

    Math 2010-Introduction to Linear Algebra

    Math 2110-Calculus III

    Math 2120-Differential Equations

    Math 3810-Complex Variables

    Math 3400-Introduction to Concepts of Mathematics

    Math 3430-College Geometry OR Math 4410-Differential Geometry OR Math 4310-Introduction to Topology

    Math 4010-Modern Algebra I

    Math 4530-Linear Algebra I

    Math 4470-Probability and Statistics I

    Math 4110-Advanced Calculus I

    Suggested courses include the required courses listed above and the following courses:

    MATH 4020 Modern Algebra II

    MATH 4120 Advanced Calculus II

    MATH 4310 Introduction to Topology I

    MATH 4350 Introductory Combinatorics and MATH 4360 Graph Theory

    MATH 4540 Linear Algebra II

    MATH 4850 Computational Algebraic Geometry I and MATH 4860 Computational Algebraic Geometry II

  • Statistics

    The Statistics Track prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce or for graduate study. Statistical knowledge is a powerful tool that is used in many fields such as political science, business, biology, and medicine.

    Required courses:

    Math 1910-Calculus I

    Math 1920-Calculus II

    Math 2010-Introduction to Linear Algebra

    Math 2110-Calculus III

    Math 2120-Differential Equations

    Math 3810-Complex Variables

    Math 3400-Introduction to Concepts of Mathematics

    Math 3430-College Geometry OR Math 4410-Differential Geometry OR Math 4310-Introduction to Topology

    Math 4010-Modern Algebra I

    Math 4530-Linear Algebra I

    Math 4470-Probability and Statistics I

    Math 4110-Advanced Calculus I

    Suggested courses include the required courses listed above and the following courses:

    MATH 3070-3080 Statistical Methods I and II

    MATH 4210-4220 Numerical Analysis I and II

    MATH 4470-4480 Probability and Statistics I and II

    MATH 4540 Linear Algebra II

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Mathematics Minor:  A minor in mathematics consists of 15 credit hours of mathematics courses including at least 6 credit hours at the 3000-level or higher. In addition, a minor in mathematics must include MATH 1910 and MATH 1920 and it may not include a course numbered below MATH 1910.