| DEPARTMENT
OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Chair: Michael Windham
Graduate Coordinator: Daniel Silver
Mathematics
Professors: Carter, Crossley, Flath, Hitt, Silver, Williams, Windham
Associate Professors: Barrionuevo, Brick, Cruthirds, Dodd, McGill,
Pillen, Zhang
Assistant Professors: Dean, Mineyev, Pickett, Prokhorov
Instructor: Crumb
Statistics
Professors: Kulkarni, Mishra, Rainosek, Shah, Windham
Associate Professors: Bhaumik, Mulekar
Assistant Professor: Carpenter
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDIES
The purpose of the curriculum in the Department of Mathematics and
Statistics is to provide a well-rounded program for students majoring
in the mathematical sciences, in addition to providing sufficient
courses to fulfill the mathematical science needs of students in other
fields of study. To this end, the department emphasizes excellence
in teaching, and encourages the professional growth of its faculty
through study, research, and consulting.
The Department offers a major leading
to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and Statistics. We
also offer a minor in mathematics and a minor in applied statistics.
MATHEMATICS
AND STATISTICS MAJOR
The core of the requirements in the Department for this major provides
the student with a balanced program of undergraduate mathematics and
statistics in areas that have proven applications. The program is
designed to produce a person that is employable based on good inductive
and deductive inferential, problem formulating and solving, and communication
skills.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE MAJOR ARE:
- Introductory courses: Calculus (MA 125, 126), Statistics (ST 210
or ST 315)
- Intermediate courses: Multivariable Calculus (MA 227), Linear
Algebra (MA 237)
- Quantitative modeling courses: Differential Equations (MA 238)
and Regression (ST 335) followed by Quantitative Modeling (MA 354)
- Upper division courses: 18 hours of 300 level or above courses
in mathematics or statistics in addition to those specified in other
categories, including at least three courses at the 400 level or
above. The program also requires an approved minor ideally developing
an area where the quantitative experiences obtained in the major
would be applicable. The modeling component is the cornerstone of
the program. It is designed to give the student the ability to formulate,
build, analyze and implement mathematical models.
- The differential equations course will introduce mathematical
modeling using “first” principles.
- The regression course will introduce the inductive, data based
aspects of modeling and the analysis of models.
- The quantitative modeling course will put these two together
to develop the whole modeling process through a small number of
major projects.
PACE DEGREE PROGRAM
01-06 General Education Requirements
See Page 45.
07 Mathematics
Satisfied with major requirements.
08-10 General Education Requirements
See Page 46.
11 Major
MA 125
MA 126
MA 227
MA 237
MA 238
MA 354
ST 335
Select one: ST 210, 315
Select 18 hours at the 300 and/or 400 level from Dept of MA or ST
(a minimum of 9 hours at the 400 level).
12 Major Residency/GPA
Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the
300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.
13 Minor
See specific department.
15 University Residency Requirement/GPA
Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or
400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MINOR IN MATHEMATICS
The requirements for a minor in mathematics
are MA 125, 126 and MA 237, plus three additional courses from among:
MA 227, 238, 267, 311, 316, 320, 332,
334, 335, 354, 367, 413, 414, 434, 436, 437, 451, 458, ST 315.
At least two of the courses chosen for
the minor must be 300 level or higher.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MINOR IN APPLIED STATISTICS
The requirements for a minor in applied statistics consist of a minimum
of 18 credit hours chosen as follows: 1. 2.
- ST 210, or ST 315, but not both,
and ST 335 and 340.
- At least three courses selected from:
ST 345, 350, 355, 415, 450, 460, MA 451 and ST 550. One statistics
oriented course from any other discipline may be counted toward
this requirement with the approval from the department chair.
Where to Begin in the Mathematics
Courses
Students must begin at the proper level and in the proper track in
mathematics. Students will be provided with placement information
based on the placement test, ACT/SAT scores, and high school mathematics
background.
Note: To Avoid Duplication:
- Credit for both MA 112 and 115 is not allowed.
- Credit for both MA 113 and 115 is not allowed.
- Credit for both MA 120 and 125 is not allowed.
- Students may receive credit for only one of the following:
ST 310, 315 or 320.
GRADUATE
STUDIES
A Master of Science degree in Mathematics is offered by the Department
of Mathematics and Statistics. The program has been designed to meet
the varied needs and goals of most students seeking advanced degrees
in mathematics. The course of study is sufficiently flexible to accommodate
students interested in traditional and modern mathematics, applied
mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Additionally, there
is a program available for students who are seeking Class A Professional
Teacher Certification. Undergraduate preparation in mathematics is
required for the program.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION
Students are admitted each semester. The following criteria supplement
the Graduate School criteria (see Categories of Admission).
REGULAR
ADMISSION
- A bachelor’s degree in mathematics or in a mathematics-related
field from an accredited institution of higher education with a
concentration of upper-level mathematics courses including a sequence
in advanced calculus or real analysis.
- Submission of scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record
Examination. Normally a minimum combined score of 1000 on the verbal
and quantitative sections or a minimum score of 600 on the quantitative
section (without regard to the score on the verbal section). An
advanced degree or other standardized test score may be considered
in lieu of a GRE score.
PROVISIONAL
ADMISSION
Applicants who do not meet all requirements for regular admission,
but who do meet the Graduate School requirements for provisional admission,
will be considered for provisional admission. Applicants must have
an undergraduate major in mathematics or a closely related field with
a concentration of upper-level mathematics courses. Applicants who
are deficient in their undergraduate preparation may be denied admission
or may be required to take undergraduate courses in the areas of deficiency
without graduate credit in addition to the normal degree requirements
listed below.
NON-DEGREE
ADMISSION
Applicants who do not meet all the conditions for provisional admission
or who are not interested in earning a graduate degree may apply for
non-degree admission. Adequate undergraduate preparation in mathematics
which indicates a reasonable chance of success in graduate mathematics
courses is required for non-degree admission. After admission, permission
of the department graduate coordinator is required for each course
taken. In cases where undergraduate preparation is inadequate for
a particular graduate course, a plan of study including additional
undergraduate courses can be worked out in consultation with the graduate
coordinator.
GRADUATE
ASSISTANTSHIPS
Graduate students holding assistantships are usually assigned duties
such as tutoring in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Awards are normally made for the academic year, but positions occasionally
become available during the year. An assistantship application can
be obtained from the Graduate Coordinator in the Department. Three
letters of recommendation sent directly to the Graduate Coordinator
are required. Graduate Assistants are required to enroll in MA 592
(Seminar) each semester.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR DEGREE
Several degree options are available. Only graduate courses offered
by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Computer and Information
Science courses CIS 522, 524, 526, 550, 552 and 556 (for the computer
science emphasis option), and SED 563 (for teaching certification
option) satisfy the degree requirements of this program. MA 501, 502,
503, 504, 505, 507, 508, ST 540 and 541 do not satisfy degree requirements
except as stated below. For the purpose of describing degree requirements,
graduate courses in mathematics are divided into two groups:
Group 1: MA 511, 512, 515, 516, 518,
519, 521, 525, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 542 and 543.
Group 2: MA 521, 525, 550, 551, 555,
556, 565, 567, 568, 571 and 572.
THESIS
OPTION
- A minimum of 32 semester hours of course work including MA 535,
536 and 599.
- At least two courses selected from Group 1 other than MA 535 and
536.
- At least two courses selected from Group 2.
- In additional to MA 535 and 536, at least one two-course sequence
must be completed.
- Complete a thesis. A maximum of six semester hours of credit will
be granted for the thesis. A student may not enroll in MA 599 (thesis)
until a thesis prospectus has been approved by the Graduate Coordinator
and the Director of Graduate Studies in the College of Arts and
Sciences.
- Complete a comprehensive examination covering a collection of
course work specified by the Graduate Coordinator.
- Complete MA 592 (Seminar) during at least two semesters.
NON-THESIS
OPTION
- A minimum of 32 hours of course work including MA 535 and 536.
- At least three courses selected from Group 1 other than MA 535
and 536.
- At least three courses selected from Group 2.
- In addition to MA 535 and 536, at least one two-course sequence
must be completed.
- Complete a comprehensive examination covering a collection of
course work specified by the Graduate Coordinator.
- Complete MA 592 (Seminar) during at least two semesters.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE EMPHASIS (NON-THESIS)
- A minimum of 23 semester hours of Mathematics courses including
MA 535 and 536 and a minimum of nine semester hours of Computer
and Information Science courses approved by the Mathematics Graduate
Committee.
- MA 521 or 525.
- At least two courses selected from Group 1 in addition to MA 535,
536 and the course satisfying 2.
- At least one course selected from Group 2.
- At least three courses in Computer Science approved by the Mathematics
Graduate Committee.
- Complete a comprehensive examination covering a collection of
courses specified by the Graduate Coordinator.
- Complete MA 592 (Seminar) during at least two semesters.
M.S.
IN MATHEMATICS WITH ALABAMA CLASS A PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATION
(NON-THESIS)
This option is available for students holding a Class B Professional
Certification in Education. The curriculum consists of 33 semester
hours of course work. Upon completion of the program, the M.S. degree
in Mathematics is awarded by the University and the Class A Professional
Certification is awarded by the State Department of Education.
- A minimum of 30 semester hours of
Mathematics course work with at least 21 hours in Mathematics courses
numbered 510 or higher.
- At least two courses selected from
Group 1 and other than MA 535 and 536.
- At least two courses selected from
Group 2.
- In addition to MA 535 and 536, at
least one two-course sequence must be completed.
- Complete a comprehensive examination
covering a collection of course work specified by the Graduate Coordinator.
- No more than four courses from MA
501, 502, 503, 504, 505 and SED 563 may be counted toward the degree.
- Students with no previous work in
Special Education are required to take SPE 500. This course may
not be counted toward the required 33 semester hours of course work
for the degree.
POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES
Detailed descriptions of special department requirements are contained
in the document “Department Policies and Procedures for the M.S. Degree
Program in Mathematics” which is available from the department office.
This document contains details concerning advising, the comprehensive
examination, graduate assistant duties, student meetings and colloquia.
Descriptions
of all Mathematics (MA) courses
Descriptions
of all Statistics (ST) courses
College
of Arts and Sciences
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