Mathematics and Statistics

Course listings for Mathematics

Faculty
Professors Evans J. Adams, Gregory W. Bell, William C. Ramaley, and Laszlo Szuecs;
Associate Professors Deborah L. Berrier, Richard C. Walker, and James A. Wixom;
Assistant Professor Pamela K. Smith.

MATHEMATICS MAJOR

Society is increasingly dependent upon solving complex problems of a numerical, quantitative, and statistical nature. These all require logical thought. The Mathematics Department major is a solid introduction to all aspects of mathematics. It helps students prepare for the exciting challenges of today and tomorrow.

Many graduates have chosen to be teachers in the public schools. Others have chosen graduate study or careers in such fields as computer science, statistics, engineering, business, biometrics, the actuarial sciences, and other areas involving mathematics. Additionally, for those students who are undecided about a career, a mathematics major proves an excellent background in critical thinking and problem-solving.

TEACHER EDUCATION

Those students seeking certification to teach in a senior high school must complete all the general requirements for the math major, while including the following specific courses: Math 310, 325, and 342. To obtain all the requirements for teaching licensing, please contact the Department of Teacher Education.

MATHEMATICS MINORS

Minors are available in mathematics and in probability and statistics. Requirements for these are listed at the end of this section.

General Education Credits
Comp 150 or Comp 125/126 ...........4-8
Library 150 ...........1
PE/Wellness (ES 100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness) ...........3
Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     1 must be a science with attached lab) ...........12-16
Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     prerequisites Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I      courses) ...........12-16
*Tier II writing requirement is part of the Major

Total ...........32-44

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Specific Departmental Requirements:
Math 201 Elementary Statistics ...........4
Math 221 Calculus I ...........4
Math 222 Calculus II ...........4
Math 223 Calculus III ...........4
Math 300W Writing in Mathematics ...........3
Math 301 Foundations for Advanced Mathematics ...........4
Math 387 Algebraic Structures ...........4
Math 424 Advanced Calculus ...........4
Math 311 Matrices and Linear Algebra
OR
Math 430 Complex Variables ...........3 or 4
Three additional Math courses above 300, except 315
      and 318 9- ...........12
Math 496 or Math 497 ...........3

Subtotal ...........50-53

Auxiliary Department Requirements:
CSIS 106 Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic
OR
CSIS 110 Introduction to Programming (C++) ...........4

Subtotal ...........4

Electives ...........19-34

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ...........120

REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR IN MATHEMATICS AND PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS:

Mathematics Minor:
Math 221, 222
Calculus I, II ...........8
Three additional mathematics courses at upper-division level. One course must emphasize the concept of proof (e.g., Math 310, 305, or 316) ...........10-12

Total ...........18-20

Probability and Statistics:
Math 201 Elementary Statistics ...........4
CSIS 106 Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic ...........4
A minimum of 12 credits in upper-division statistics courses such as Math 403, 345, 360, or BA 353.
BA 253 may be substituted for Math 201.
CSIS 110 may be substituted for CSIS 106.
Upper division courses may be substituted for lower-division requirements.

Total ...........20

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