MATHEMATICS

The Undergraduate Program in Mathematics



The Department of Mathematics prides itself in offering an excellent curriculum at the undergraduate level. It allows students to take courses in both theoretical and applied mathematics. Courses at the undergraduate level include introductory analysis, differential equations, applied statistics, and operations research, just to name a few.

The Department recognizes the role of technology in the classroom, and its courses have evolved accordingly. The use of computers and graphing calculators are being integrated into all levels of instruction. Computer-based laboratory classes are available for the first three semesters of the calculus sequence with plans of adding a fourth laboratory in the near future. Students in applied statistics courses learn the uses of computer in statistical analysis. Even freshman-level courses are integrating computer lab projects into their syllabi.

B.S. Degrees in Mathematics


consist of 12 semester hours in the calculus sequence and 30 hours of upper-level courses that must include Mathematics 305, 319, 555, and 556. Computer Science 111 also is required.

B.A. Degrees in Mathematics


require 30 semester hours as follows: Mathematics 261, 262, 263, 264, and 18 hours of upper-level courses that must include 305, 319, 555, and 556. A computer programming course is also required.

Grade Requirements


No student may enroll in a mathematics course unless he or she has a grade of C or higher in all prerequisite courses. Grades lower than C in mathematics courses will not be counted toward the mathematics major for the B.A. or B. S. degree.

Math Minors


A minor in Mathematics consists of (1) Mathematics 261, 262, 263, 264 plus one 3-hour course at the 300-level or above; or (2) Mathematics 261, 262, 263, and 2 courses at the 300-level or above.


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Department of Mathematics Undergradaute Student Awards


The ALFRED HUME MEMORIAL PRIZE, established in 1960, is presented each year to the senior student majoring in mathematics who has the best four-year record in the subject. The recipient, chosen by the mathematics faculty, is presented with a year’s membership in the Mathematical Association of America.

THE HUGH LAWRENCE QUARLES AND CORRIE DENNIS QUARLES SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT IN MATHEMATICS was established in 1989 to provide scholarships to outstanding mathematics students in the College of Liberal Arts. Awards are made annually by a committee of the mathematics faculty.

THE T.A. BICKERSTAFF SCHOLARSHIP IN MATHEMATICS was established in 1977 as a memorial to the late chair of the Department of Mathematics. Criteria include leadership, academic and professional potential, and a dedication to the field of mathematics as a vocation.

THE ALTON C. GRIMES SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND was established by Mr. Grimes in 1989 to assist deserving students of high moral character who demonstrate scholastic ability and financial need. Awardees shall be in a curriculum which requires a minimum of 18 hours of mathematics beginning with calculus.

The IRBY C. NICHOLS MEMORIAL AWARD IN MATHEMATICS, established in 1968 by Mrs. Nichols is given annually to the student excelling in the first full calculus sequence.

The PI MU EPSILON AWARD is presented annually to the outstanding member of The University of Mississippi Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon honorary mathematical fraternity, based on service and performance during the academic year. The recipient receives a five-year subscription to the National Pi Mu Epsilon Journal.
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Past winners

2007

Quarles: Samuel Watson, Wei Wei, Anne Nicholas, Cameron Byrum
Bickerstaff: George Richardson
Hume: David Kimery
Grimes: Zachary Cruthirds

2005

Alfred Hume Memorial Prize-Mathew David McChesney
Hugh Lawrence Quarles and Corrie Dennis Quarles Endowment: Samuel Stewart Watson
T. A. Bickerstaff Memorial Award: Robyn Dana Bright
Alton C. Grimes Award: Stephanie Ryland

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