Knowledge of mathematical facts and procedures is indispensable to a satisfactory understanding of every field of science. This is true for both the physical and biological sciences, and even the humanities are influenced by the traditions of mathematical knowledge. Mathematical skills and processes are central to the development and practice of critical thought and expression. Physics is the science that seeks to employ mathematics to explain the universe and its phenomena. Courses in mathematics and physics at Kentucky State University are designed to integrate theoretical and practical topics.

The Division of Mathematics and Sciences offers a Mathematics degree with four options: Pure Mathematics, Mathematics/Applied (Pre-Engineering), Actuarial Science, and Mathematics with Teaching Certification. Minors in Mathematics and Physics are also offered. Additionally, a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science is offered.

For the Actuarial Option, students who satisfy the Liberal Studies requirement through the Liberal Studies General Core course must take MAT 131 in place of MAT 111, ECO 201 in place of ECO 200, PHY 211 in place of the second natural science, and MAT 304 in place of the final IGS requirement. Students who satisfy the Liberal Studies requirement through the Whitney Young Honors courses must take MAT 131, PHY 211, and MAT 304 in place of HON 122 and HON 221; students who complete the Whitney Young Core will also need to take ECO 201 to meet the requirements of the major. Additional requirements are: MAT 132, 231, 232, 300, 304, 307, 312, 315, 321, 322, 403, 470, ECO 202, BUA 480; any one additional upper-division mathematics course approved by the mathematics faculty, and 11 hours of approved electives. All required and elective courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. On the basis of placement test scores, students may also be required to complete MAT 095, 097, 115, or 120. This curriculum requires a minimum of 46 semester credit hours of mathematics and a minimum total of 128 semester credit hours. The comprehensive exit assessment is completion of an in-house exit examination.

The Mathematics/Applied (Pre-Engineering) Option is a five-year course of study offered jointly by Kentucky State University and four other universities. Students in this program attend Kentucky State University for three years of study in the pre-engineering area of their choice, and then transfers to the second institution for two additional years of work. A student currently may choose the University of Kentucky, the University of Maryland at College Park, Vanderbilt University, or Florida A & M University. Upon successful completion of the first year at the second institution, students are awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics by Kentucky State University. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in their selected fields of engineering by the second institution after the final year of study.

tional years of work. A student currently may choose the University of Kentucky, the University of Maryland at College Park, Vanderbilt University, or Florida A & M University. Upon successful completion of the first year at the second institution, students are awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics by Kentucky State University. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in their selected fields of engineering by the second institution after the final year of study.

A minimum of 128 semester credit hours is required for a major in Mathematics/Applied (Pre-Engineering). In addition to the University’s Liberal Studies requirements (with MAT 131 in place of MAT 111 and PHY 211 in place of a natural sciences requirement), courses required for the specific engineering fields are as follows:

Agricultural Engineering: BIO 111, MAT 131, 132, 231, 232, 304, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110, 102/120; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 305, 311, 320, 361, and 390; and INT 208.

Chemical Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 231, 232 and 304; CHE 101/110, 102/120, 301/310, 302/320, 407, and 408; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 305, 311, 361, and 390.

Civil Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 231, 232, 304, 315 or 321; CHE101/110, 102/120; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 305, 311, 320, 361 and 390; and INT 208. Electrical Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 231, 232, 304, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110, 102/120; COS 108, PHY 211, 212, 305, 311, 320, 361, and 390; and INT 208.

Materials Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 231, 232, 304, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110, 102/120, 201/210, 202/220; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 305, 311, 361, and 390; and INT 208.

Mechanical Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 231, 232, 304, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110,102/120; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 305, 311, 320, 361, and 390; and INT 208.

Mining Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 231, 232, 304, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110, 102/120; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 311, 305, 320, and 390; and INT 208.

It should be noted that each engineering specialization has its own curriculum. A copy of the curriculum ladder and/or more detailed information may be obtained from the chairperson of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences or the pre-engineering advisors.

All cooperating universities offer degree programs in the following engineering fields: chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical. In addition, the following specialties are offered at the universities indicated: aerospace

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