Mathematics

The purpose of the Department of Mathematics is to provide an understanding of and training in the use of mathematics as: a language to facilitate reasoning and to aid the communication of ideas; a tool which furnishes methods and techniques of problem solving in areas ranging from daily experiences to advanced research in both pure and applied science; an art characterized by form, pattern, and beauty, exhibited in and influencing such tangible creative areas as painting, architecture, and music; and as a science, independent of, yet related to, all other sciences.

The B.A. or B.S. in mathematics is available. Required mathematics courses are identical for both programs, but the B.A. requires the additional courses. Teacher licensure in mathematics grades 7-12 is available with either program.

B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics

M 132               Essentials of Statistics                              3 s.h.
M 181, 182       Calculus I, II                                              8 s.h.
M 221               Discrete Mathematics                               3 s.h.
M 241               History of Mathematics                             3 s.h.
M 283               Multi-Variable Calculus                            4 s.h.
M 299               Transition to Advanced Mathematics       3 s.h.
M 311               Mathematical Statistics I                             3 s.h.
M 351               Linear Algebra                                         3 s.h.
M 371               Ordinary Differential Equations                3 s.h.
M 411               lntro. to Modern Algebra                          3 s.h.
M 441               Analysis                                                   3 s.h.
M 464               Mathematics Seminar                              2 s.h.
M 300-400        Math Electives (300-400 level)                3 s.h.

 
B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics for Teaching Licensure 7-12

M 132               Essentials of Statistics                              3 s.h.
M 181, 182       Calculus I, II                                              8 s.h.
M 221               Discrete Mathematics                               3 s.h.
M 241               History of Mathematics                             3 s.h.
M 283               Multi-Variable Calculus                             4 s.h.
M 299               Transition to Advanced Mathematics        3 s.h.
M 311               Mathematical Statistics I                            3 s.h.
M 351               Linear Algebra                                          3 s.h.
M 361               Introduction to Geometry                           3 s.h.
M 371               Ordinary Differential Equations                 3 s.h.
M 411               Introduction to Modern Algebra                 3 s.h.
M 441               Analysis                                                     3 s.h.
M 464               Mathematics Seminar                                2 s.h.

Students must also complete the Enhanced ACR II and 38 semester hours of professional education courses. Students interested in pure or applied mathematics should consider M 431 Numerical Analysis as their three hours of electives.

Minor in Mathematics

M 181,182, Calculus I, II, plus 12 s.h. of 200-400 level Math electives (excluding M/BA 300)