Students
majoring in mathematics use sophisticated educational software such as
Geometer's Sketch Pad and Fathom to help them learn and apply
mathematical concepts. Not only do they learn how to do
the mathematics, but also they learn why the mathematics
is important and useful.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Also see: Course Descriptions
Mathematics Major
The department offers a major and minor in mathematics. Mathematics is a discipline essential to all facets of the employment world and an excellent background for a variety of specific professions; the emphasis of our program is teacher preparation, and secondary teaching licensure is available. Mathematics is also an excellent background for graduate studies in diverse fields.
Requirements
42 hours of mathematics courses including the following:
G-MA111 Calculus I 4 hours
MA112 Calculus II 4 hours
MA123 Discrete Mathematics 3 hours
G-MA153 Principles of Geometry 3 hours
G-MA201 Survey of Mathematics 3 hours
MA212 Calculus III 4 hours
G-MA221 Elementary Applied Statistics 4 hours
MA366 Differential Equations 4 hours
*MA290 History of Mathematics 3 hours
MA311 Introduction to Algebraic Structures 4 hours
MA342 Modern Geometry 4 hours
MA375 Junior Seminar 1 hour
*MA475 Senior Project 2 hours
Required Supporting Courses (all mathematics majors)
IT 100 Computers and Information Technology 3 hours
IT 200 Introduction to Programming 3 hours
IT 201 Data Structures 3 hours
PH205 College Physics I 5 hours
Required Supporting Courses (students seeking teaching licensure)
See Teacher Education Handbook
Required Supporting Course (students not seeking teaching licensure)
PH205 College Physics II 5 hours
Mathematics Minor
Requirements
G-MA 111 Calculus I 4 hours
MA 112 Calculus II 4 hours
G-MA 221 Elementary Applied Statistics 4 hours
Plus one course from the following list
MA123 Discrete Math 3 hours
G-MA153 Principles of Geometry 3 hours
G-MA201 Survey of Mathematics 3 hours
*MA290 History of Mathematics 3 hours
Plus one course from the following list
MA212 Calculus III 4 hours
MA366 Differential Equations 4 hours
MA342 Modern Geometry 4 hours
MA311 Introduction to Algebraic Structures 4 hours
For complete MC course descriptions and schedules please refer
to the latest Course Catalog 07-08 (1.5MB .pdf)
and Schedule 08-09 (2.5MB .pdf).
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