Mathematics (by a transfer course from another university or college) are placed in appropriate Mathematics courses on the basis of their composite Mathematics ACT or Mathematics Placement Exam scores.
The Applied Mathematics (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.
A minimum of 128 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 in place of a natural sciences requirement), courses required for the specific engineering fields are as follows:
210, 231, 232, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110, 102/120; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 311, 320, 340, 361, and 390; and INT 208. Chemical Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 210, 231, and 232; CHE 101/110, 102/120, 301/310, 302/320, 407, and 408; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 311, 340, 361, and 390. Civil Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 210, 231, 232, 315 or 321; CHE101/110, 102/120; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 311, 320, 340, 361 and 390; and INT 208. Electrical Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 210, 231, 232, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110, 102/120; COS 108, PHY 211, 212, 311, 320, 340, 361, and 390; and INT 208. Materials Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 210, 231, 232, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110, 102/120, 201/210, 202/220; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 311, 340, 361, and 390; and INT 208. Mechanical Engineering: MAT 131, 132, 210, 231, 232, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110, 102/120; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 311, 320, 340, 361, and 390; and INT 208.
Mining Engineering: MAT 1 31, 132, 210, 231, 232, 315 or 321; CHE 101/110, 102/120; COS 108; PHY 211, 212, 311, 320, 340, 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.
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 Di vision of Ma thematics 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 specialities are offered at the universities indicated: aerospace (UM); agricultural (UK, UM); biomedical and environmental (Vanderbilt); fire protection (UM); materials, mining (UK); and transportation (Vanderbilt). Descriptions of courses required at the University of Kentucky, the University of Maryland at College Park, Vanderbilt University, and Florida A&M University may be found in those universities' catalogues.
Students interested in engineering should note that, due to possible changes in the engineering accreditation standards and possible curriculum changes at the cooperating univer sites, 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 Applied M athematics/Pre-Engineering option and taking their liberal studies through Whitney Young College may have to take additional courses at the engineering institution.
The requirements for the major in Pure M mathematics Option in addition to the Univ ersity's Liberal Studies requirements (with MAT 131 in place of MAT 111 and PHY 211 instead of other natural science requirements) are: MAT 132, 210, 231, 232, 300, 401, 403, 411, and 460; MAT 402 or 404; and four additional Mathematics electives selected from MAT 307, 312, 315, 321, 326, 402, 404, 415, or 470. 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. Majors in Mathematics are required to complete, as support courses, COS 108, PHY 211 and 212 with a grade of “C” or better in each of these courses. 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 MAT 460 with a grade of “C” or better.
A minimum of 128 semester credit hours is required for a major in Mathematics with high school teacher certification. In addition to the University’s Liberal Studies requirement,