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 three options: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics/ Pre- Engineering, and Mathematics Education. Minors in Mathematics and Physics are also offered.
Incoming students who desire to pursue a mathematics degree option should declare a Pre-Mathematics major. Once a student has completed MAT 120 with a grade of “C” or better, he or she may request in writing to the Division of Mathematics and Sciences to convert to a Mathematics major. Both Pre-Mathematics and Mathematics majors are to be advised by Mathematics advisors.
The Mathematics/Applied: Pre-Engineering Option is a five-year course of study. 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 an engineering granting university such as the University of Kentucky. Upon successful completion of the KSU Math/Applied: Pre-Engineering degree requirements, 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 field of engineering by the engineering degree granting university after completing that institution's degree requirement.
A total of 120 semester credit hours is required for a major in Applied Mathematics/Pre-Engineering. In addition to the University's Liberal Studies requirements (with MAT 131 in place of MAT 111 and PHY 211 and PHY 212 in place of the natural sciences requirement).
The College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky offers degree programs in the following engineering fields: biosystems, chemical, civil, electrical, mining, and mechanical. The course requirements for these degree programs may be found in the University of Kentucky's official catalogue.
Students interested in engineering should note that, due to possible changes in the engineering Accreditation standards and possible curriculum changes at the University of Kentucky, some courses in the curriculum may change periodically. It is essential that students interested in engineering maintain close contact with the Pre-engineering advisors in the Division of Mathematics and Sciences.
Students majoring in the Mathematics/Applied: Pre-Engineering option and taking their liberal studies through Whitney Young College may have to take additional courses at the engineering institution.
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