University of Nebraska at Kearney
College of Natural and Social Sciences
1994-96 UNK Undergraduate Catalog
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Major
The minor in Mathematics is available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines. The Elementary Education major has a specially defined minor.
The minor in Statistics is available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines.
I. Mathematics Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
or Mathematics Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
- A. Foreign Language for B.A. - 5-14 hours
- (2 intermediate or upper level courses required)
- B. One minor or major in another subject. - 24-36 hours
- It must be in one of the sciences or business for B.S.
Required Courses: - 36 hours- MATH 115 * Calculus I with Analytical Geometry - 5
- *Students may elect to begin with 102, 103
or 202.
- MATH 202 Calculus II with Analytical Geometry - 5
- MATH 250 Foundations of Math - 3
- MATH 260 Calculus III - 5
- MATH 305 Differential Equations - 3
- MATH 350 Abstract Algebra - 3
- STAT 345 Applied Statistics I - 3
- MATH 460 Advanced Calculus I - 3
- Electives**: Approved by the Department - 6
- **300-400 level mathematics or at most one statistics courses, or PHYS 410
II. Mathematics Comprehensive Option -
Bachelor of Science Degree 57 - 65 hours
A second major or minor is not required.
- Required courses: - 38 hours
- MATH 115 * Calculus I with Analytical Geometry - 5
- *Students may elect to begin with 102, 103 or 202.
- MATH 202 Calculus II with Analytical Geometry - 5
- MATH 250 Foundations of Math - 3
- MATH 260 Calculus III - 5
- MATH 305 Differential Equations - 3
- MATH 350 Abstract Algebra - 3
- MATH 460 Advanced Calculus I - 3
- STAT 345 Applied Statistics I - 3
- PHYS 275 General Physics (Calculus) - 5
- CSIS 109, 111, 130, or 150 - 3
- Department Electives Approved by Department - 9
Supporting Courses: - 10-18 hours- Must be all in one area (18) or additional Physics,
Statistics, or Computer Science courses (10)
Applied Mathematics Emphasis - 21 hours- To complete this emphasis, take the following 21 hours in lieu of the Electives and supporting course hours above.
- MATH 420 Numerical Analysis - 3
- MATH 440 Linear Algebra - 3
- STAT 441 Probability and Statistics - 3
- PHYS 276 General Physics (Calculus) - 5
- PHYS 410 Math Techniques in Physics - 4
- PHYS 411 Math Techniques in Physics II - 3
III. Mathematics/ Actuary Science Comprehensive Option -
Bachelor of Science Degree
- 65 hours
- Required Courses - 41 hours
- MATH 115 *Calculus I with Analytical Geometry - 5
- *Students may elect to begin with 102, 103 or 202.
- MATH 202 Calculus II with Analytical Geometry - 5
- MATH 250 Foundations of Math - 3
- MATH 260 Calculus III - 5
- MATH 305 Differential Equations - 3
- MATH 350 Abstract Algebra - 3
- MATH 409 Problems in Calculus - 1
- MATH 414 Math of Compound Interest - 3
- MATH 440 Linear Algebra - 3
- STAT 345 Applied Statistics I - 3
- STAT 441 Probability and Statistics - 3
- STAT 442 Math Statistics - 3
- STAT 449 Problems in Statistics - 1
Supporting Courses - 15 hours- CSIS 109, 111, 130, or 150 - 3
- BACC 250 Beginning Accounting I - 3
- BACC 251 Beginning Accounting II - 3
- BFIN 308 Principles of Finance - 3
- BFIN 316 Insurance - 3
Electives - 9 hours- BFIN 317, 408, BMGT 425;
- MATH 314, 420, 481, 482
- STAT 380, 445, 448, 458;
- CSIS 375
Note: A student should take ECON 270 and 271 as part of the General Studies requirement.
IV. Mathematics Teaching Subject Endorsement Option -
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
- 36 hours
V. Mathematics Teaching Field Endorsement Option -
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
- 53 hours
Minor in Actuarial Science* - 25 hours
*Minor must be taken with a major in Mathematics or Statistics
- MATH 115 * and 202 Calculus I and II - 10
- *Students may elect to begin with 102, 103 or 202.
- or
- MATH 123GS and 223 Applied Calculus I and II - 6
- Math Electives: Approved by Department - 14-18
- MATH 102 *** College Algebra - 3
- MATH 103 *** Plane Trigonometry - 3
- ***May be omitted by permission but hours must total 24.
- MATH 230 Math Elem Tchrs I - 3
- MATH 330 Math Elem Tchrs II - 3
- Electives: Approved by Department - 12
- (see Middle School Math)
I. Statistics Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
or Statistics Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
- 31 hours
- A. Foreign Language. - 5-14 hours
- (2 intermediate or upper level courses required)
- B. One minor or major in another subject.
- It must be one of the other sciences or Business for B.S.
Required Courses:- Select one from CSIS 109, 111, 130, or 150 - 3
- STAT 345 Applied Statistics I (or equivalent) - 3
- STAT 441 Probability and Statistics - 3
- STAT 442 Mathematical Statistics - 3
- STAT 445 Applied Statistics II - 3
- STAT 446 Nonparametric Statistics - 3
- STAT 448 Regression Analysis - 3
- STAT 449 Problems in Statistics - 1
Electives - Select 9 hours from:- MATH 314,
- CSIS 375, CSIS 400, or
- STAT 380, 432, 437, 455, 458.
II. Statistics Comprehensive Option -
Bachelor of Science Degree
61 hours
- A. A second major or minor is not required.
STAT 345 Applied Statistics I (or equivalent) - 3- STAT 441 Probability and Statistics - 3
- STAT 442 Mathematical Statistics - 3
- STAT 445 Applied Statistics II - 3
- STAT 446 Non-Parametric Statistics - 3
- STAT 448 Regression Analysis - 3
- STAT 449 Problems in Statistics - 1
- MATH 115 Calculus I with Analytical Geometry - 5
- MATH 202 Calculus II with Analytical Geometry - 5
- MATH 260 Calculus III - 5
- Select one from CSIS 109, 111, 130, or 150 - 3
Electives: - 15 hours- Choose from MATH 314, 409, 420, 440, 460;
- CSIS 375, 400; STAT 380, 432, 437, 455, 458.
Electives: - 9 hours- One area of application other than Mathematics
or Statistics courses.
III. Statistics/Actuarial Science Comprehensive Option-
Bachelor of Science Degree
65 hours
Note: A student should take ECON 270 and 271 as part of the General Studies requirement.
- Select one from CSIS 109, 111, 130, or 150 - 3
- MATH 123 /223 Applied Calculus I or
- MATH 115 Calculus I (or equivalent) 3-5
- STAT 345 Applied Statistics I(or equivalent) - 3
- STAT 445 Applied Statistics II - 3
- STAT 446 Nonparametric Statistics - 3
- STAT 448 Regression Analysis - 3
Electives: - 4-6 hours- Choose from MATH 314, 409, 420, 440, 460;
- CSIS 375, 400;
- STAT 380, 432, 437, 441, 442, 445, 449, 458.
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