Mathematics
Contact Information David Hendricks, Chair ACU Box 28012 Abilene, Texas 79699-8012 Foster Science Building, Room 215
Phone: 325-674-2007 Fax: 325-674-6753 Email: david.hendricks@math.acu.edu Web: www.acu.edu/math
Page Links: • Mathematics - Concentration in Actuarial • Mathematics for High School Teacher | Faculty Phyllis Bolin, Assistant Professor John Ehrke, Assistant Professor Bo Green, Professor David Hendricks, Associate Professor Jason Holland, Associate Professor Alexander Karabegov, Associate Professor Julie McQueen, Instructor Mark Riggs, Associate Professor Cheryl Schwiethale, Instructor Carol Williams, Professor Connie Yarema, Associate Professor
Majors: Mathematics, Mathematics-Actuarial Minor: Mathematics
Course Descriptions Please see the Course Descriptions section of this catalog. Courses offered by the Department of Mathematics include those with the following designations: MATH, MATW. |
The Department of Mathematics offers the Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and the Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics. High school certification in mathematics and middle school certification in mathematics may be obtained with the Bachelor of Science.
The mathematics department hires students as computer lab monitors or paper graders. For information contact the department administrative coordinator.
Introduction
As the language in which nature speaks to us, mathematics has been a vital ingredient in physics and chemistry and the intellectual fabrics of a broad range of disciplines, increasing its impact on such diverse areas as space science, management and the social sciences. More recently, the fundamental role of mathematics has been recognized in biology and medicine. Moreover, it has long been an essential component of the school and college curriculum, especially for the preparation of scientists and engineers. Mathematics is the foundation of our technological society and is a growing, changing discipline with new results constantly being discovered. The computer has extended the reach and power of mathematics, making it even more crucial that young people be solidly grounded in the subject. Mathematics is a crucial component of our culture and a discipline essential to the well-being of American science and technology, as well as to economic strength, industrial competitiveness and national defense.
The department offers undergraduate programs in mathematics of quality, scope, and flexibility.
The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics has the flexibility to permit a student to tailor the degree plan to fit individual needs. Courses required for this degree expose one to a wide range of mathematics and to thought patterns and problem solving skills useful in all of life. This degree is excellent preparation for many careers and has the flexibility to prepare one for graduate study in mathematics, statistics, operations research, medicine, business, and many other areas.
The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics teaching is designed to prepare high school mathematics teachers. There are several courses in this degree which are specifically tailored to the needs of students preparing to pass the Texas teacher certification examination in mathematics at the high school level.
The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics for middle school teaching is designed to prepare middle school mathematics teachers. This degree is designed to meet the needs of students preparing to pass the Texas teacher certification examination in mathematics at the middle school level.
The Bachelor of Science in mathematics – concentration in actuarial science – is designed specifically for students whose career goals include the actuarial field.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics is a strong liberal arts degree. The degree requires a minor, and it is suitable for anyone wanting a degree in mathematics while at the same time taking several courses in a different discipline.
The department expects any graduate with a major in mathematics to have the following abilities: (1) to analyze and solve problems using techniques of undergraduate mathematics; (2) to undertake independent study of literature in mathematics; (3) to communicate in both oral and written form the results of mathematical problems and/or investigations; and (4) to use technology in solving mathematical problems.
ACU’s elementary mathematics courses are planned so that students who take precalculus or calculus start at a level suitable to their preparation. Placement in these courses is based on results of the COMPASS placement exam.
Credit by examination for calculus is available through national exams. See “Credit by Examination” brochure available in the Testing Office.
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU’s Study Abroad program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on the site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for their Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the freshman year.
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
Admissions Requirements
Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the requirements listed in the ACT/SAT Placement Information section of this catalog.
BS: MATHEMATICS DEGREE PLAN (MATH) ______________________________________________________________________ | |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY CORE | |
| Bible | |
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................................................... BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ..................................................................................... BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ................................................................ BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ............................................................................ Advanced Bible ................................................................................................... | 3 3 3 3 3 |
| English | |
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ..................................................................... Literature ........................................................................................................... | 3 3 |
| Speech | |
| COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication .......................................................... | 3 |
| History | |
| HIST 100-299 ..................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Science | |
BIOL 112 General Biology I orCHEM 133 General Chemistry I ................................ PHYS 120 Engineering Physics I ............................................................................ | 3 3 |
| Mathematics | |
MATH 185 Calculus I ........................................................................................... | 3 |
| Exercise Science | |
| EXSC 100 + 3 activities ....................................................................................... | 4 |
| University Seminar | |
| UNIV 100 ........................................................................................................... | 1 |
| TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ...................................................................................... | 41 |
| BS DEGREE CORE | |
| English | |
| ENGL 112 Composition and Literature ................................................................... | 3 |
| Social Sciences/Humanities | |
| Choose from: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261), geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology (also EDUC 221), sociology (maximum one course per area) ..................................................................... |
9 |
| Fine Arts | |
| Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ...................................... | 3 |
| TOTAL BS CORE ..................................................................................................... | 15 |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
| Mathematics | |
MATH 186 Calculus II .......................................................................................... MATH 187 Calculus Computer Lab ........................................................................ MATH 227 Discrete Mathematics ........................................................................... MATH 286 Calculus III ......................................................................................... MATH 325 Linear Algebra ..................................................................................... MATH 351 Abstract Algebra I ................................................................................ MATH 377 Statistical Methods I ............................................................................. MATH 381 Analysis I ............................................................................................ MATH 397 Mathematics Seminar ........................................................................... MATH 497 Mathematics Capstone ......................................................................... Choose one: MATH 453, 478, 483 ......................................................................... | 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 |
| Mathematics Selections | |
| Advanced mathematics selections (excluding 309, 311, 410 and 412) ...................... | 9 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 38 |
| SUPPLEMENT FOR MAJOR | |
| Computer Science | |
CS 115 Introduction to Programming .................................................................... CS 120 Programming I ........................................................................................ CS 341 Numerical Methods .................................................................................. | 3 3 3 |
| Supplemental Menu | |
BIOL 114 General Biology I Lab orCHEM 131 General Chemistry I Lab .................... PHYS 121 Engineering Physics I Lab ...................................................................... PHYS 122/123 Engineering Physics II Lecture/Lab .................................................. Choose two courses from the following list: ........................................................... Modern foreign language | 1 1 4 6-8
|
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 21-23 |
| ELECTIVES | |
Minimum ............................................................................................................ | 11 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum GPA in major requirements .................................................................... Minimum GPA for graduation ................................................................................ Minimum advanced hours .................................................................................... Minimum total hours ............................................................................................ | 2.00 2.00 33 128 |
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | |
MATHEMATICS – CONCENTRATION IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (BS)
BS: MATHEMATICS DEGREE PLAN – CONCENTRATION IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (MATH) (MASC) ______________________________________________________________________ | |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY CORE | |
| Bible | |
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................................................... BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ..................................................................................... BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ................................................................ BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ............................................................................ Advanced Bible ................................................................................................... | 3 3 3 3 3 |
| English | |
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ..................................................................... Literature ........................................................................................................... | 3 3 |
| Speech | |
| COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication .......................................................... | 3 |
| History | |
| HIST 100-299 ..................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Science | |
Courses in two fields: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, AENV 130, NUTR 120...... | 6 |
| Mathematics | |
MATH 185 Calculus I ........................................................................................... | 3 |
| Exercise Science | |
| EXSC 100 + 3 activities ....................................................................................... | 4 |
| University Seminar | |
| UNIV 100 ........................................................................................................... | 1 |
| TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ...................................................................................... | 41 |
| BS DEGREE CORE | |
| English | |
| ENGL 112 Composition and Literature ................................................................... | 3 |
| Social Sciences/Humanities | |
ECON 260 Principles of Macroeconomics ................................................................ Choose from: anthropology, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology (also EDUC 221), sociology (maximum one course per area) ............ | 3
6 |
| Fine Arts | |
| Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ...................................... | 3 |
| TOTAL BS CORE ..................................................................................................... | 15 |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
| Mathematics | |
MATH 186 Calculus II .......................................................................................... MATH 187 Calculus Computer Lab ........................................................................ MATH 227 Discrete Mathematics ........................................................................... MATH 286 Calculus III ......................................................................................... MATH 377 Statistical Methods I ............................................................................. MATH 397 Mathematics Seminar ........................................................................... MATH 445 Theory of Interest ................................................................................ MATH 477 Statistical Methods II ............................................................................ MATH 478 Mathematical Statistics ......................................................................... MATH 497 Mathematics Capstone ......................................................................... | 3 1 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 |
| Mathematics Selections | |
| Choose two: MATH 325 Linear Algebra MATH 361 Ordinary Differential Equations MATH 381 Analysis I ............................................................................................ |
6 |
| Advanced Math Selection | |
| (excluding 309, 311, 410 and 412) ........................................................................ | 3 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 35 |
| SUPPLEMENT FOR MAJOR | |
| Computer Science | |
CS 115 Introduction to Programming .................................................................... CS 120 Programming I ........................................................................................ | 3 3 |
| Business Administration | |
ACCT 210 Financial Accounting ............................................................................. ACCT 211 Managerial Accounting ......................................................................... ECON 261 Microeconomics ................................................................................... FIN 310 Financial Management ............................................................................. FIN 419 International Financial Markets ................................................................. IS 324 Management Information Systems ............................................................. One upper level course (FIN 411 suggested) .......................................................... | 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 |
| Business or Mathematics Selections | |
| ECON 463 Managerial Economics or FIN 412 Financial Theory and Practice suggested .................................................... |
3 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 30 |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum ............................................................................................................ | 7 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum GPA in major requirements and supplement ............................................ Minimum GPA for graduation ................................................................................ Minimum advanced hours .................................................................................... Minimum total hours ............................................................................................ | 2.50 2.00 33 128 |
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | |
MATHEMATICS FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER CERTIFICATION (BS)
BS: MATHEMATICS (ONE-FIELD TEACHER CERTIFICATION) DEGREE PLAN (MATT) ______________________________________________________________________ | |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY CORE | |
| Bible | |
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................................................... BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ..................................................................................... BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ................................................................ BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ............................................................................ Advanced Bible ................................................................................................... | 3 3 3 3 3 |
| English | |
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ..................................................................... Literature – choose one: ENGL 221, 222, 231, 232, 262, 263 ................................... | 3 3 |
| Speech | |
| COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication .......................................................... | 3 |
| History | |
| HIST 100-299 ..................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Science | |
One course from: CHEM 133, PHYS 110, PHYS 120 ................................................. One course from: biology, chemistry (unless CHEM 133), geology, AENV 130, NUTR 120 ...................................................................................................... | 3
3 |
| Mathematics | |
MATH 185 Calculus I ........................................................................................... | 3 |
| Exercise Science | |
| EXSC 100 + 3 activities ....................................................................................... | 4 |
| University Seminar | |
| UNIV 100 ........................................................................................................... | 1 |
| TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ...................................................................................... | 41 |
| BS DEGREE CORE | |
| English | |
| ENGL 112 Composition and Literature ................................................................... | 3 |
| Social Sciences/Humanities | |
| Choose from: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261), geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology (also EDUC 221), sociology (maximum one course per area) ..................................................................... |
9 |
| Fine Arts | |
| Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ...................................... | 3 |
| TOTAL BS CORE ..................................................................................................... | 15 |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
| Mathematics | |
MATH 186 Calculus II .......................................................................................... MATH 187 Calculus Computer Lab ........................................................................ MATH 227 Discrete Mathematics ........................................................................... MATH 286 Calculus III ......................................................................................... MATH 309 Algebraic Concepts for Teachers I ......................................................... MATH 311 Geometric Concepts for Teachers I ....................................................... MATH 325 Linear Algebra ..................................................................................... MATH 351 Abstract Algebra I................................................................................. MATH 377 Statistical Methods I ............................................................................. MATH 397 Mathematics Seminar ........................................................................... MATH 410 Algebraic Concepts for Teachers II ........................................................ MATH 412 Geometric Concepts for Teachers II ...................................................... MATH 497 Mathematics Capstone ......................................................................... | 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 35 |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS | |
| Computer Science | |
CS 115 Introduction to Computing ........................................................................ CS 120 Programming I ........................................................................................ | 3 3 |
| Science | |
CHEM 131, PHYS 111, or PHYS 121 (with University Core Science) .......................... | 1 |
| Teacher Education Requirements | |
EDUC 211 Educational Foundations and Multicultural Perspectives ............................ EDUC 221 Educational Psychology (may also fulfill social science credit) .................. EDUC 412 Secondary Curriculum and Media .......................................................... EDUC 432 Secondary Management and Methods .................................................... EDUC 492 Student Teaching: High School .............................................................. SPED 371 Teaching Students With Special Needs ................................................... READ 322 Reading in Secondary Content Areas ..................................................... | 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 31 |
| CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION | |
Before taking more than 6 hours of any combination of EDUC classes, a student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a students must: 1. Complete and submit an application for admission into the Teacher Education Program; 2. Be enrolled in or have completed the first 45 semester hours of credit; 3. Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 (2.7 or higher in the content field); 4. Complete 6 hours of University Core English with no grade lower than a “C”; 5. Pass all three sections of the Texas Higher Education assessment (THEA) test, with a score 6. Be enrolled in or successfully complete (“C” or better) EDUC 211 Educational Foundations 7. Receive approval from the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee. An interview with the committee may be required.
Any exemptions or modifications to the above requirements due to special circumstances must be requested through the chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. All requests will be reviewed and must be approved by the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee. In addition, admission to teacher education is not the final step in the process. In order to remain in the program, the prospective teacher must continue to meet the GPA requirement (2.7). Approval to take Education Block classes (411/412 and 431/432) and to enroll in student teaching must be obtained from the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee before enrolling in those classes. | |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum ............................................................................................................ | 6 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum GPA in major requirements .................................................................... Minimum GPA for graduation ................................................................................ Minimum advanced hours .................................................................................... Minimum total hours ............................................................................................ | 2.00 2.70 33 128 |
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | |
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER CERTIFICATION – MATHEMATICS (GRADES 4-8) (BS)
BS: MIDDLE SCHOOL – MATHEMATICS (GRADE 4-8) DEGREE PLAN (MATM) (MATH) ______________________________________________________________________ | |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY CORE | |
| Bible | |
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................................................... BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ..................................................................................... BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ................................................................ BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ............................................................................ Advanced Bible ................................................................................................... | 3 3 3 3 3 |
| English | |
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ..................................................................... Literature – choose one: ENGL 221, 222, 231, 232, 262, 263 ................................... | 3 3 |
| Speech | |
| COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication .......................................................... | 3 |
| History | |
| HIST 100-299 ..................................................................................................... | 3 |
| Science | |
| Courses in two fields: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, AENV 130, NUTR 120 ..... | 6 |
| Mathematics | |
| MATH 123 Introduction to Probability and Statistics ................................................. | 3 |
| Exercise Science | |
| EXSC 100 + 3 activities ....................................................................................... | 4 |
| University Seminar | |
| UNIV 100 University Seminar ............................................................................... | 1 |
| TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ...................................................................................... | 41 |
| BS DEGREE CORE (MATM – MATHEMATICS MIDDLE SCHOOL CERTIFICATION) | |
| English | |
| ENGL 112 Composition and Literature ................................................................... | 3 |
| Social Sciences/Humanities | |
| Choose from: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261), geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology (also EDUC 221), sociology (maximum one course per area) ..................................................................... |
9 |
| Fine Arts | |
| Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ...................................... | 3 |
| TOTAL BS CORE ..................................................................................................... | 15 |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR | |
| Mathematics | |
MATH 124 Precalculus II ...................................................................................... MATH 131 Calculus for Applications or MATH 185 Calculus I .................................... MATH 147 Number Concepts ................................................................................ MATH 247 Number Concepts of Middle School Math ................................................ MATH 248 Foundations of Middle School Mathematics .............................................. MATH 309 Algebraic Concepts for Teachers I ......................................................... MATH 311 Geometric Concepts for Teachers I ....................................................... MATH 397 Mathematics Seminar ........................................................................... MATH 410 Algebraic Concepts for Teachers II ........................................................ MATH 412 Geometric Concepts for Teachers II ...................................................... MATH 497 Mathematics Capstone ......................................................................... | 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 |
| TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. | 31 |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS | |
CS 115 Introduction to Programming .................................................................... EDUC 211 Educational Foundations and Multicultural Perspectives ............................ EDUC 221 Educational Psychology (may also fulfill social science credit) .................. EDUC 335 Teaching in the Middle School ............................................................... EDUC 412 Secondary Curriculum and Media .......................................................... EDUC 432 Secondary Management and Methods .................................................... EDUC 491 Student Teaching: Middle School ........................................................... READ 322 Reading in Secondary Content Areas ..................................................... SPED 371 Teaching Students with Special Needs .................................................... | 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 |
Must make application and be approved to take EDUC 491. GPA of 2.70 required to remain in Teacher Education Program | |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 30 |
| CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION | |
Before taking more than 6 hours of any combination of EDUC classes, a student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a students must: 1. Complete and submit an application for admission into the Teacher Education Program; 2. Be enrolled in or have completed the first 45 semester hours of credit; 3. Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 (2.7 or higher in the content field); 4. Complete 6 hours of University Core English with no grade lower than a “C”; 5. Pass all three sections of the Texas Higher Education assessment (THEA) test, with a score on the reading section of 260 or higher, a score on the math section of 230 or higher and 6. Be enrolled in or successfully complete (“C” or better) EDUC 211 Educational Foundations 7. Receive approval from the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee. An interview with the committee may be required.
Any exemptions or modifications to the admission requirements due to special circumstances must be requested through the chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. All requests will be reviewed and must be approved by the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee. In addition, admission to teacher education is not the final step in the process. In order to remain in the program, the prospective teacher must continue to meet the GPA requirement (2.7). Approval to take Education Block classes (411/412 and 431/432) and to enroll in student teaching must be obtained from the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee before enrolling in those classes. | |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum ............................................................................................................ | 11 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum GPA in major requirements .................................................................... Minimum GPA for graduation ................................................................................ Minimum advanced hours .................................................................................... Minimum total hours ............................................................................................ | 2.00 2.70 33 128 |
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | |
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the requirements listed in the ACT/SAT Placement Information section of this catalog.
Students planning to use the BA in mathematics as a basis for entering the teaching profession at the high school level should refer to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for a list of admission requirements to the Teacher Education Program.
| BA: MATHEMATICS DEGREE PLAN (MATH) ______________________________________________________________________ | |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY CORE | |
| Bible | |
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................................................... BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ..................................................................................... BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ................................................................ BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ............................................................................ Advanced Bible ................................................................................................... | 3 3 3 3 3 |
| English | |
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ..................................................................... Literature ........................................................................................................... | 3 3 |
| Speech | |
| COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication .......................................................... | |
| History | |
| HIST 100-299 .................................................................................................. | 3 |
| Science | |
| Courses in two fields: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, AENV 130, NUTR 120 ..... | 6 |
| Mathematics | |
| MATH 185 Calculus I ........................................................................................... | 3 |
| Exercise Science | |
| EXSC 100 + 3 activities ....................................................................................... | 4 |
| University Seminar | |
| UNIV 100 ........................................................................................................... | 1 |
| TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ...................................................................................... | 41 |
| BA DEGREE CORE | |
| English | |
ENGL 112 Composition and Literature ................................................................... Literature ........................................................................................................... | 3 3 |
| Social Sciences/Humanities | |
| Choose from: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261), geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology (also EDUC 221), sociology (maximum one course per area) ..................................................................... |
9 |
| Foreign Language | |
| FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, FLSP 221, 222 ........................................................................... | 6 |
| Fine Arts | |
| Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ...................................... | 3 |
| TOTAL BA CORE ..................................................................................................... | 24 |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
| Mathematics | |
MATH 186 Calculus II .......................................................................................... MATH 187 Calculus Computer Lab ........................................................................ MATH 227 Discrete Mathematics ........................................................................... MATH 325 Linear Algebra ..................................................................................... MATH 377 Statistical Methods I ............................................................................. MATH 397 Mathematics Seminar ........................................................................... MATH 497 Mathematics Capstone ......................................................................... | 3 1 3 3 3 2 2 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 17 |
| CONCENTRATIONS (CHOOSE ONE) | |
| Applied Mathematics Track | |
MATH 351 Abstract Algebra I orMATH 381 Analysis I ............................................. MATH 477 Statistical Methods II ............................................................................ Choose two courses from: MATH 334, 361, 432, 445, 478 ....................................... Advanced Mathematics Selection (excluding 309, 311, 410, 412) ............................. | 3 3 6 3 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 15 |
| Pure Mathematics Track | |
MATH 351 Abstract Algebra I ................................................................................ MATH 381 Analysis I ............................................................................................ MATH 453 Abstract Algebra II orMATH 483 Analysis II ........................................... Advanced Mathematics Selection (excluding 309, 311, 410, 412) ............................. | 3 3 3 6 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 15 |
| SUPPLEMENT FOR MAJOR | |
| Computer Science | |
CS 115 Introduction to Programming .................................................................... CS 120 Programming I ........................................................................................ | 3 3 |
| Minor or Departmental Supplement | |
| A minor or 18 hours specified by a department (at least 6 hours must be advanced) ................................................................ |
18 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 24 |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum ............................................................................................................ | 7 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum GPA in major requirements .................................................................... Minimum GPA for graduation ................................................................................ Minimum advanced hours .................................................................................... Minimum total hours ............................................................................................ | 2.00 2.00 33 128 |
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | |
A minor in mathematics may be added to other degrees. Some of the courses in this minor will have prerequisites.
| MINOR: MATHEMATICS (MATH) | |
|---|---|
MATH 185 Calculus I ........................................................................................... MATH 186 Calculus II .......................................................................................... MATH 187 Calculus Computer Lab ........................................................................ MATH 227 Discrete Mathematics ........................................................................... Choose three courses from: MATH 286, 325, 334, 351, 361, 377, 381, 432, 477 ................................................. | 3 3 1 3
9 |
| TOTAL(6 hours must be advanced).......................................................................... | 19 |
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