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May 19, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin
Mathematics (B.S.)
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Location: Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building, Room 205
Phone: 931-221-7833
Website: www.apsu.edu/mathematics/
The friendly faculty and staff in the Department of Mathematics are dedicated to providing a quality education in mathematics. Mathematics provides elegant and effective tools for solving problems in virtually every area of human endeavor, and is especially appealing to students who like to solve problems. The study of mathematics will enhance your critical thinking skills and provide you with an excellent background for careers in almost any field, including science, engineering, education, law, and medicine.
Some University Programs have additional requirements and information included in the Program Handbook. Program Handbooks, which are incorporated into herein by reference, are available by selecting the following link: Secondary Education.
Mission Statement:
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to delivering excellent instruction in a student-centered environment to promote life-long learning and a deep understanding of theoretical and applied mathematics. Our goal is to provide students with a foundational knowledge that prepares them for a wide range of mathematics-based careers or graduate programs.
Vision Statement:
We will develop our students’ abstract and logical thinking, oral and written communication skills, and ability to apply quantitative techniques to solve real world problems. This goal will be achieved through transformative experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
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Program CIP Code
19.27.0101.00 Program Student Learning Outcomes
Actuarial Science Concentration - Write logical mathematical arguments.
- Explain information presented in mathematical forms.
- Carry out calculations correctly.
- Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.
- Make and evaluate important assumptions.
- Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in the mathematics, probability, and statistics by solving basic and advanced theoretical and applied problems.
- Use basic and advanced mathematical techniques to solve a large variety of problems that arise in actuarial science.
- Apply actuarial mathematics to solve problems that arise in fields including insurance, investment, finance, and other areas.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written modes.
- Apply appropriate technology to solve actuarial problems.
- Gain practical actuarial science experience through internships, special projects or research.
Data Science Concentration - Write logical mathematical arguments.
- Explain information presented in mathematical forms.
- Carry out calculations correctly.
- Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.
- Make and evaluate important assumptions.
- Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.
- Apply data science concepts and methods to solve problems in real data.
- Develop ability to build and assess data-based models.
- Demonstrate proficiency with statistical analysis of data.
- Use technology for developing concepts and analyzing data.
Mathematics Education Concentration - Write logical mathematical arguments.
- Explain information presented in mathematical forms.
- Carry out calculations correctly.
- Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.
- Make and evaluate important assumptions.
- Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation advances excellent educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.
- The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000) provides standards for both content and pedagogy for K-12 mathematics.
- The Common Cores State Standards for Mathematics (2012) provides standards for K-12 content and organization of content.
- For specific courses that involve teaching of statistics, the GAISE report provides guidelines for formulating learning objectives.
- Tennessee Licensure Standards and Induction Guidelines provide specific objectives for content and pedagogy for courses in specific licensure programs. These must be considered in formulating learning objectives for specific courses.
- The Conference Board for Mathematics Sciences reports, the Mathematical Education of Teachers I and II (2001, 2012) provide guidelines about what K-12 teachers should know and be able to do with respect to content knowledge and pedagogy.
Mathematics Major - Write logical mathematical arguments.
- Explain information presented in mathematical forms.
- Carry out calculations correctly.
- Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.
- Make and evaluate important assumptions.
- Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.
Statistics Concentration - Write logical mathematical arguments.
- Explain information presented in mathematical forms.
- Carry out calculations correctly.
- Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.
- Make and evaluate important assumptions.
- Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.
- Emphasize statistical literacy and develop statistical thinking.
- Use real data.
- Stress conceptual understanding, rather than mere knowledge of procedures.
- Foster active learning in the classroom.
- Use technology for developing concepts and analyzing data.
- Use assessments to improve and evaluate student learning.
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