Note to students:  To graduate in four years, students must begin coursework in math, physics, and/or computer science as soon as possible; it is preferable to begin freshman year.  Students interested in engineering should see Dr. David Bowman during the first week of class during their freshman year; the pre-engineering curriculum is very tightly scheduled.

COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS Major-minor forms signed by Prof. Crawley. (8098)  

ENGINEERING Major-minor forms signed by Dr. Bowman. (8094)

PHYSICS    Major-minor forms signed by Dr. Bowman. (8094)

MATHEMATICS  Major-minor forms signed by Dr. Harris.(7921)

If any of these coordinators are on sabbatical, Dr. Leverenz  (8097) can sign the major-minor form. 

MATHEMATICS- (MAT)
Dr. Harris (Coordinator)

CURRICULUM CHANGE: Effective school year 2006-2007, the calculus sequence is changed from MAT{121,122,221,321} to MAT{125,225,325} with corresponding changes to the majors and minor. In the following descriptions, the pre-2006-2007 version is written in gray and the new (starting in 2006-2007) version is written in blue. Each version is also annotated with tags
   << Pre-2006-2007 >>
and
   << Starting in 2006-2007 >>
so that viewing in color is not required. The pre-2006-2007 version will remain on this page while there remain students who may be following pre-2006-2007 catalogs.

Major
(B.A. degree) << Pre-2006-2007 >> A minimum of thirty hours in mathematics including MAT 121, 122, 221, 301, 310, 322, 415, and 431. The remaining six hours may be chosen from courses numbered above 221. Total hours required: 30. (Secondary education mathematics majors are required to include MAT 331 and 335 in the major course selections and to have taken one of: CSC 114 107 or 115. Total hours in mathematics and computer science required: 33.)
(B.A. degree) << Starting in 2006-2007 >> A minimum of thirty hours in mathematics including MAT 125, 225, 325, 301, 310, 415, and 431. The remaining nine hours may be chosen from courses numbered above 225. Total hours required: 30. (Secondary education mathematics majors are required to include MAT 331 and 335 in the major course selections and to have taken one of: CSC 115 or 114 107. Total hours in mathematics and computer science required: 33.)

(B.S. degree) << Pre-2006-2007 >> A minimum of thirty-three hours in mathematics including MAT 121, 122, 221, 301, 310, 322, 415, 431, and 432. The remaining six hours may be chosen from courses numbered above 221. Total hours required: 33. (Secondary education mathematics majors are required to include MAT 331 and 335 in the major course selections and to have taken one of: CSC 114 107 or 115. Total hours in mathematics and computer science: 36.)
(B.S. degree) << Starting in 2006-2007 >> A minimum of thirty hours in mathematics including MAT 125, 225, 325, 301, 310, 415, 431, and 432. The remaining nine hours may be chosen from courses numbered above 225. Total hours required: 33. (Secondary education mathematics majors are required to include MAT 331 and 335 in the major course selections and to have taken one of: CSC 115 or 114 107. Total hours in mathematics and computer science required: 36.)

Minor
<< Pre-2006-2007 >> A minimum of eighteen hours in mathematics including MAT 121, 122, and 221. The remaining hours may be chosen from courses numbered above 221. Total hours required: 18.
<< Starting in 2006-2007 >> A minimum of 18 hours including MAT 125, MAT 225, MAT301. The remaining hours can be chosen from courses numbered above 301. Total hours required: 18.

<< Pre-2006-2007 >> A middle grades mathematics major requires MAT103, 104, 121, 122, 201, 221, 301, 335 and 3 additional hours above MAT221.  Total hours required: 27.

Students with strong backgrounds in mathematics will be placed at course levels commensurate with demonstrated ability.

103. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I. (3 hours) A detailed development of the mathematics taught in elementary school using a problem-solving approach.  Topics include sets, numeration, and the real numbering system.  For elementary education and middle grades mathematics certification students only. Fall

104. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II. (3 hours) A continuation of Mathematics 103. Topics include further development of the real number system, informal geometry, probability and statistics. For elementary education and middle grades mathematics certification students only. Prerequisite: MAT 103. Spring

107. College Algebra. (3 hours ) A survey of algebraic techniques and functions.  Topics include theory of equations and inequalities, graphs, transformations of functions, inverse functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Can be used as preparation for calculus. (Not applicable to a major or minor in mathematics.) Fall and Spring

109. Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences. (3 hours) An introductory survey of calculus, less theoretical in nature than MAT121.  Topics include derivatives of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, the definite integral and applications to business and the social sciences. Prerequisite: none, but MAT 107 recommended for students with weak backgrounds. Not applicable to a major or minor in mathematics.  Fall and Spring

111. Elementary Probability and Statistics. (3 hours) An introductory study of statistics and basic probability theory including such topics as frequency distributions, measures, central tendency, variation, normal distribution and tests of hypothesis. (Not applicable to major or minor in mathematics. ) Fall and Spring

121. Differential Calculus. (3 hours) << Pre-2006-2007 >> An introductory study of the derivative and its applications.  Topics include limits, continuity, techniques of differentiation, and optimization. Prerequisite: MAT 107 or high school precalculus and knowledge of trigonometric functions. Fall and Spring
125. Calculus I. (3 hours) << Starting in 2006-2007 >> A study of the derivative, its applications, and an introduction to the integral. Topics include limits, continuity, techniques of differentiation, optimization, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and indefinite integrals. Prerequisite: MAT 107 or high school precalculus and knowledge of trigonometric functions. Fall and Spring

122. Integral Calculus. (3 hours) << Pre-2006-2007 >> An introductory study of the integral.  Topics include the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques of integration, and applications of the definite integral. Prerequisite: MAT 121 or one year of high school calculus. Fall and Spring

170 Special topics in Mathematics (.5 - 3 hours)

221. Multivariable Calculus I. (3 hours) << Pre-2006-2007 >> A continuation of single-variable calculus and the differential calculus of multivariable functions.  Topics include infinite series, parametric equations, vectors, alternate coordinate systems, and Lagrange multipliers. Prerequisite: MAT 122. Fall and Spring
225. Calculus II. (3 hours) << Starting in 2006-2007 >> A continuation of the study of the integral and a study of infinite series. Topics include techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, introduction to differential equations, tests for convergence of series, and power series. Prerequisite: MAT 125 or high school calculus. Fall and Spring

301. Discrete Mathematics. (3 hours) An introduction to fundamental theoretical concepts of mathematics and of mathematics in computer science.  Topics include logic, techniques of proof, elementary set theory, mathematical induction, numeration systems, relations and functions, counting techniques, and Boolean algebra. Prerequisite: MAT 107 or its equivalent. Fall and Spring

310. Linear Algebra. (3 hours) A theoretical study of systems of linear equations and vector spaces.  Topics include matrix algebra, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, determinants, and linear programming. Corequisite: MAT 221; Prerequisite: MAT 301. Spring

322. Multivariable Calculus II. (3 hours) << Pre-2006-2007 >> The integral calculus of multivariable functions and the vector calculus. Topics include vector-valued functions, multiple integration, and line and surface integrals.  Prerequisite MAT 221. Spring
325. Calculus III. (3 hours) << Starting in 2006-2007 >> A continuation of the study of single-variable calculus, and a study of multivariable calculus. Topics include parametric equations, polar coordinates, vectors and vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, Lagrange multipliers, double and triple integrals, and line integrals. Prerequisite: MAT 225. Fall and Spring

331. Probability Theory. (3 hours) A study of chance phenomena and probability distribution.  Topics include probability and elementary combinatorics, random variables, mean and variance, discrete and continuous probability distributions, the Central Limit Theorem, and laws of large numbers. Prerequisite: MAT 221. Even Falls

332. Mathematical Statistics. (3 hours) A study of statistical methods and test.  Topics include estimation of parameters, test of hypothesis, linear regression, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: MAT 331. Odd Springs

335. Advanced Geometry. (3 hours) Axiomatic development of elementary geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, impossible construction, projective geometry. Prerequisite: MAT 121 and 301. Odd Falls

345. Ordinary Differential Equations. (3 hours) A study of solution methods and applications of differential equations.  Topics include first order equations, higher order linear equations, the Laplace transform, and power series techniques.  Corequisite: MAT 322. Spring

405. Complex Analysis. ( 3 hours ) An introduction to the study of functions of one complex variable.  Topics include algebra of complex numbers, analytic functions, contour integrals, power series, the Residue Theorem, and conformal mappings. Corequisite: MAT 322. Odd Spring

415. Abstract Algebra. (3 hours) A theoretical development of basic algebraic structures, with an emphasis on group theory.  Topics include cyclic groups, Lagrange's theorem, quotient groups, and homomorphisms. Rings, integral domains, and fields are introduced.  Prerequisite: MAT 122 and 301. Even Falls

431. Real Analysis I. (3 hours) A theoretical development of the elements of calculus.  Topics include sequences, continuity, derivatives and integrals of single-variable functions. Corequisite: MAT 221; Prerequisite: MAT 301. Odd Falls

432. Real Analysis II. (3 hours) A continuation of Mathematics 431. Topics include integration theory, infinite series and sequence of functions. Prerequisite MAT 431. Even Springs

440. Independent Study. (1 to 3 hours)

470 Advanced Topics. (1 to 3 hours)

PHYSICS -(PHY)

Associate Professor Bowman (Coordinator)

Major
(B.S. degree) Thirty-one semester hours of physics including PHY 111,112, 241, and 343.  The remaining 18 hours of physics courses must be numbered 300 and above. The allied courses required are MAT 121, 122, and 221, and no less than 10 hours to be chosen from the following courses: MAT 310 and 345; CHE 111,112, and 113; CSC 115 and 312 (with permission of the instructor, prerequisites for these CSC courses will be waived).  Total hours required: 50.

 Minor
Nineteen semester hours in physics including PHY 111, 112, 241; and nine hours of 300 or 400 level course work in Physics.

100. Liberal Arts Physics. (3 hours ) An introduction to physics using a minimum of mathematics. The content will include motion, inertia, forces, energy, matter, heat, electricity, optics, and nuclear physics. A laboratory of elementary experiments and hands-on, cooperative learning experiences will be integrated into the course. Fall

103. Astronomy. (3 hours) Covers the earth, moon, planets, sun, stars, galaxy, universe; occasional use of the planetarium. No laboratory. Fall

109. Elementary Meteorology. (3 hours) Atmospheric structure, measurements, energy, and motions; climate; weather forecasting; application. Mathematics requirements will be kept at a minimum. No laboratory. Spring

111-112. General Physics I and II. (4 hours each) Introductory course for college students.  First term: mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics, sound and waves. Second term: electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics. Laboratory. Prerequisite: MAT 107 or equivalent background. Fall and Spring

241. Engineering Physics. (2 hours) Supplements Physics 111-112. Selected topics in mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity , magnetism, optics, and modern physics with the application of calculus in physics. May be taken concurrently with Physics 112. Prerequisite: MAT 121 and 122 (which may be taken concurrently). Spring

260. Engineering Preceptorship. (1 hour) On site supervised experience in the engineering sciences, observing and working with practicing engineers in the field. Pass/fail grading.

301. Electronics. (3 hours) A.C. circuits; D.C. circuits; basic devices; basic instruments. Laboratory. Prerequisites: PHY 111, 112 or approval of instructor. Odd Springs

313. Thermal Physics. (3 hours) Basic principles of thermal and statistical physics; laws of thermodynamics; equilibrium and irreversibility; cyclic processes; ensembles; thermodynamic potentials; canonical distribution; equipartition theorem; Maxwell distribution; phase changes; applications. Prerequisites: PHY 112, 241, and MAT 221. (The latter course may be taken concurrently.) Fall

317. Statics. (3 hours) Application of the conditions of equilibrium to two and three dimensional systems; trusses, frames and beams; friction; shear and ending moment diagrams; centroids, centers of gravity, area and mass moments of inertia, vectors. Prerequisite: PHY 111 and MAT 122. Fall

318. Dynamics. (3 hours) Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; work-energy method; impulse and momentum; harmonic motion; two body problem. Prerequisite: PHY 317. Spring

343. Relativity and Modern Physics. (3 hours) Special relativity, introduction to general relativity, introduction to quantum physics, hydrogen atom and complex atoms, atomic spectra, topics in nuclear and solid-state physics. Prequisites: PHY 111 and 112. Co-requisite: PHY 241. Fall

401. Advanced Experimental Physics. (3 hours) Selected experiments in mechanics, heat, physical optics, electricity and magnetism, solid state, atomic and nuclear physics, and lasers.  Prerequisites: PHY 111 and 112. Even Springs

440. Independent Study. (1,2, or 3 hours)

450. Seminar. (1 hour) May be taken as many as three times. One formal presentation of current interest must be completed. Visiting scientists will constitute a portion of this course.

471. Topics in Classical Physics. (1, 2, or 3 hours)
473. Topics in Modem Physics. (1, 2, or 3 hours)

COMPUTER SCIENCE (CSC)
Prof. Crawley (Coordinator )

Major in Information Systems

(B.A. Degree) Twenty-seven hours in Computer Science including CSC 115, 125, 215, 304, 315, 350, 405, 450 and six additional hours in Computer Science numbered 300 or above; 15 hours of allied courses including MAT 111, 301; and at least nine hours selected from ART 234, 334, 435; BUA 210, 211, 300; ECO 221, 223, 304; PHI 151, 325; six hours of which must be chosen from one department.   Only one hour of CSC 270 may count towards the major.  Total hours required:  42

Major in Computer Science 

(B.S. Degree) Thirty-three hours in Computer Science including CSC 115, 125, 215, 304, 312, 315, 350, and 450; at least 3 hours chosen from CSC 430 or 435; and nine additional hours chosen from CSC 270, 405, 420, 430 or 435, 440, or 470; fifteen hours of allied courses including MAT 125, 225, 301, 310, 325.   Only one hour of CSC 270 may count towards the major.  Total hours required:  48

Minor in Computer Science 

435. Theory and Construction of Compilers. (3 hours) A study of ideas and techniques involved in the writing of a compiler for a high level language, including grammars, finite state machines, to-down and bottom-up parsing, and symbol tables.  Prerequisite:  CSC 215.  Odd springs.

 450.  Software Engineering Seminar 3 Senior capstone course in computing.  Concepts and methods of software engineering and systems analysis.  Semester long project.  Prerequisite:  Senior standing and for CSC majors – CSC 430 or 435, for IS and MIS majors – CSC 405.  Spring.

 440.  Independent Study (1 – 3 hours)

470.  Topics in Computer Science (1 – 3 hours)

ENGINEERING ARTS (EGN)

Dr. Bowman (Coordinator)

Special arrangements have been made by which an undergraduate student may attend
Georgetown College for three years and the University of Kentucky for two years and
receive degrees from both the institutions. After completing the requirements of both institutions,
the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in
Engineering Arts from Georgetown College and one of the following degrees from the
University of Kentucky: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical,
Mechanical Engineering, Material or Mining Engineering.
 

In all cases Dual-Degree students must:
1. Have a minimum of 96 semester hours credited at Georgetown College.
2. Satisfy the Cultural Enrichment Program requirement.
3. Satisfy the Georgetown College General Education Curriculum Requirements as outlined
under General Education Curriculum in the Catalog.
4. Take at Georgetown College those courses specified from the the list(s) below that
correspond to the degree sought at the second school.
(Note that some of the Georgetown College General Education Curriculum
Requirements will be satisfied by courses on these lists. The courses on these
lists are chosen to satisfy requirements at the second school.)
5. Pass the comprehensive exams for engineers in mathematics and physics or in
chemistry/physics.
6. Complete the chosen degree at the second institution.
 

Students matriculating to the University of Kentucky are automatically admitted to preengineering
but will need to be admitted for engineering standing in an engineering
department. The conditions for being admitted to an engineering department vary from
department to department and are continually changing. The student should see an advisor
involved with the engineering program for details.
 

Students planning to finish at the University of Kentucky must take the following courses
at Georgetown College to complete the Engineering Arts major. Students must complete all
courses listed in the first group and those courses listed in one of the subgroups below corresponding to the desired UK degree.
 

University of Kentucky College of Engineering (All)
COA 100 or 115 Speech (U.K. requires 3 hrs, but all engineering majors except EE, ME, and
Materials Engineering have a 1 hr. component in required courses. Note: U.K. has a 1 hr.
speech course.)
CSC 115 Computer Science I and CSC 125 (Lab) 4 sem. hrs.
MAT 121, 122 Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus 6 sem. hrs.
MAT 221, 322 Multivariable Calculus I and II 6 sem. hrs.
MAT 345 Differential Equations 3 sem. hrs.
PHY 111 and 112 General Physics I and II 8 sem. hrs.
PHY 241 Engineering Physics 2 sem. hrs.
CHE 111 and 112 General Chemistry I and II 7 sem. hrs.
 

University of Kentucky Agricultural Engineering
PHY 313 Thermal Physics 3 sem. hrs.
PHY 317 Statics 3 sem. hrs.
PHY 318 Dynamics 3 sem. hrs.
 

University of Kentucky Chemical Engineering
CHE 113 Chemical Measurements Lab 1 sem. hr.
CHE 301 Organic Chemistry I 4 sem. hrs.
CHE 331 Physical Chemistry I 4 sem. hrs.
PHY 317 Statics 3 sem. hrs.
 

University of Kentucky Civil Engineering
CHE 113 Chemical Measurements Lab 1 sem. hr.
PHY 313 Thermal Physics 3 sem. hrs.
PHY 317 Statics 3 sem. hrs.
PHY 318 Dynamics 3 sem. hrs.
Upper-level Math Elective 3 sem. hrs.
 

University of Kentucky Electrical Engineering
CHE 113 Chemical Measurements Lab 1 sem. hr.
PHY 313 Thermal Physics 3 sem. hrs.
PHY 317 Statics 3 sem. hrs.
PHY 318 Dynamics 3 sem. hrs.
 

University of Kentucky Mechanical Engineering
CHE 113 Chemical Measurements Lab 1 sem. hr.
PHY 313 Thermal Physics 3 sem. hrs.
PHY 317 Statics 3 sem. hrs.
PHY 318 Dynamics 3 sem. hrs.
Upper-level Math Elective 3 sem. hrs.
 

Depending upon the particular engineering program chosen by the student at the
University of Kentucky, there will sometimes be additional courses needed in order that
the student can be accepted for Engineering Standing in the department chosen by the
student. As of this writing that would include CME 200 in Chemical Engineering and EE
221, EE 222, and EE 280 in Electrical Engineering. There may also be certain engineering
courses that are pre-requisites to more advanced engineering courses the student may
wish to take. To assure a timely progression in the student's chosen program, the student
may wish to take some of these courses during the summer.

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