Mathematics
Mission
The
mathematics department seeks to prepare students to be competent mathematicians
or mathematics teachers, within the context of a liberal arts background. Our
mission is to enable these students to understand the concepts of mathematical
proof and axiomatic-deductive systems, and to communicate appropriately mathematical
content, whether in oral or written form. We seek to have our students know how
mathematics can be used in a variety of situations and how to use it
appropriately. We expose our students to a variety of technological tools for
use in solving mathematical problems. The department also plays a role as a
provider of service courses to many of the other majors in the university, and is
in continual dialog with colleagues in other departments, serving the
university at large with such mathematical education as the community needs and
requests, while upholding the integrity and standards of mathematics.
Mathematics Major (Bachelor of Science)
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
- math requirements – MATH
220, 221, 230, 260, 320, 321, 330, 340, 344, 365, 420, 450, 499
- support courses – PHYS
260, 270; PHIL 105, PHYS 261 strongly recommended
- final degree requirements – see
the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements of
the Bachelor of Science as well as final graduation requirements
The total credits of the
core and major requirements are 48. The core curriculum and mission seminars
require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the
300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or
substitutions could modify these credit totals.
Mathematics, Early Adolescence through
Adolescence, Education Major (Bachelor of Science)
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
Education majors are required to take specific core
curriculum courses to satisfy DPI licensure requirements. Students should refer
to their degree audit for specifics.
- math requirements – MATH
220, 221, 230, 260, 320, 321, 330, 340, 344, 365, 420, 450, 499
- support courses – PHYS
260, 270; PHIL 105, PHYS 261 strongly recommended
- Education requirements – EDUC
150, 215, 255, 306, 316, 328, 330, 390, 459, 482
- final degree requirements – see
the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements of
the Bachelor of Science as well as final graduation requirements
The total credits of the
core and major requirements are 87. The core curriculum and mission seminars
require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the
300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or
substitutions could modify these credit totals.
See
the School of Education section for teacher education policy. Student teaching
is completed in the final semester.
Mathematics Minor
- MATH 220, 221, 230, two courses from
MATH 260, 320, 321, 330, 340, or 365
Note: a student may be required to take
MATH 112 or 113 as preparation for 220, depending on their initial placement.
The total credits of the
minor requirements are 18-19. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions
could modify these credit totals.
Mathematics, Middle Childhood through
Early Adolescence, Education Minor
- MATH 112, 113, 220, 230, 260
Note:
MATH 112 and/or MATH 113 may not be required, depending on initial placement.
Elementary education majors normally take MATH 155, 255, and 355. In the
case of a mathematics minor, however, 155 will be waived.
The total credits of the
minor requirements are 18. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions
could modify these credit totals.
Mathematics, Early Adolescence through
Adolescence, Education Minor
- MATH 220, 221, 230, 260, 450
Note: a student may be required to take
MATH 112 or 113 as preparation for 220, depending on their initial placement.
See
the School of Education section for teacher education policy and additional
requirements. Student teaching is completed in the final semester.
The total credits of the
minor requirements are 19. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions
could modify these credit totals.