Curriculum
Dr. John E. Hammett III, Chairperson
The Department of Mathematics offers three majors and two minors in Mathematics and Statistics. Students must maintain an average GPA of at least 2.0 in all mathematics courses counted towards the B.S. degree or an average GPA of at least 2.5 in all other mathematics courses counted towards the B.A. degree in order to graduate with a mathematics major.
Requirements for Mathematics Major
Degree of Bachelor of Science
Eight of the required credits for the major count towards the Core Curriculum Requirements.
MA-143 | Differential Calculus 1 | 4 |
MA-144 | Integral Calculus 1 | 4 |
MA-247 | Introductory Linear Algebra | 3 |
MA-248 | Math Tech Lab | 1 |
MA-250 | Transition to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
MA-273 | Multivariable Calculus I 1 | 4 |
MA-274 | Multivariable Calculus II 1 | 4 |
MA-441 | Modern Algebra | 3 |
MA-490 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics (Capstone) | 3 |
Take one of the following courses | 3-4 | |
MA-375 | Advanced Calculus | |
MA-377 | Ordinary Differential Equation | |
MA-379 | Differential Equations for Engineers | |
Take one of the following courses | 3 | |
MA-222 | Intermediate Statistics | |
MA-335 | Probability Theory | |
MA-336 | Mathematical Statistics | |
MA-337 | Statistical Computing With R | |
MA-338 | Regression Analysis | |
MA-389 | Topics in Statistic Regression Analysis | |
Take one of the following courses | 3 | |
MA-382 | Mathematical Modeling | |
MA-385 | Topics in Applied Mathematics | |
MA-387 | Topics in Mathematics | |
MA | One Mathematics or Statistics Elective (MA-212 or higher) 2 | 3 |
MA | Two Mathematics or Statistics Electives (MA-316 or higher) | 6 |
Total Credits | 47-48 |
1 | May count towards the Core Mathematics Requirement. |
2 | A cognate course may be substituted with permission. |
Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements
1 | The Core Curriculum Natural Science Requirement for the B.S. in Mathematics degree is ordinarily PC-185 General Physics I, and CS-180 Introduction to Programming. These Mathematics majors are encouraged to take PC-186 as well. A more advanced course in computer programming may substitute for CS-180, but a course in computer programming is expected. |
2 | Mathematics majors are encouraged to take EC-101 Macroeconomic Principles as part of their Social Sciences Requirement. |
3 | Ordinarily a student may not receive credit for more than one of the calculus sequences, nor may a student receive credit for both MA-132 Statistics for the Life Sciences and MA-212 Elementary Statistics. |
4 | Satisfactory completion of core mathematics courses with integrated mathematics reviews, such as MA-102 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts and MA-103 Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts, may be required based on placement test results |
5 | Students intending or expected to take calculus courses may first be required to take MA-100 Fundamentals of College Algebra and/or MA-101 Precalculus, unless exempted by placement test results |
6 | Students who receive advanced placement beyond the introductory calculus sequences may use MA-273 Multivariable Calculus I and MA-274 Multivariable Calculus II to satisfy the Mathematics Core Requirement. |
Special Note on Major Requirements
1 | The Chairperson of the Mathematics Department may reduce the 9 credit requirement in the Mathematics electives to 3 credits for the B.S. degree if the student has, in consultation with a departmental advisor, combined this Mathematics major with a specified program of courses in a related field. Such programs include, but are not limited to, major or minor programs in another department and the certification program in secondary education. |
Requirements for Mathematics Major
Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Concentration:
Elementary Education
MA-250 | Transition to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
MA-400 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
MA-490 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics | 3 |
Take three courses in Essential Mathematics and Statistics | 9 | |
Group 1: Essential Mathematics (choose one) | ||
MA-101 | Precalculus | |
MA-102 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts | |
MA-105 | Elementary Applied Mathematics | |
MA-108 | Mathematics for Educators I | |
MA-218 | Quantitative Methods for Business | |
Group 2: Essential Statistics (choose two, one course must be higher than MA-132) | ||
MA-103 | Probability and Statistics for Liberal Art | |
MA-106 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | |
MA-109 | Mathematics for Educators II | |
MA-132 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | |
MA-212 | Elementary Statistics | |
MA-222 | Intermediate Statistics | |
MA-304 | Statistics, Probability and Discrete Math for Middle School | |
MA-336 | Mathematical Statistics | |
MA-337 | Statistical Computing With R | |
Take two courses in Calculus | 6-8 | |
MA-123 & MA-124 | Elementary Calculus I and Elementary Calculus II 1 | |
or | ||
MA-143 & MA-144 | Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus 1 | |
MA-273 & MA-274 | Multivariable Calculus I and Multivariable Calculus II | |
MA-375 | Advanced Calculus | |
MA-377 | Ordinary Differential Equation | |
or MA-379 | Differential Equations for Engineers | |
Take one course in Algebra | 3 | |
MA-247 | Introductory Linear Algebra | |
MA-302 | Elementary Math Functions for Middle School | |
MA-441 | Modern Algebra | |
Take one course in Geometry | 3 | |
MA-306 | Geometry for Middle School | |
MA-350 | College Geometry | |
MA | Take one Mathematics or Statistics Elective (200 level or higher) 2 | 3 |
Total Credits | 33-35 |
1 | MA-133 may substitute for MA-123 or MA-143. MA-144 does require preparation in trigonometry. |
2 | Math elective must be 200-Level or above. |
Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements
1 | Mathematics majors are encouraged to take CS-180 or another computer programming course as part of their Natural Science Requirement. |
2 | Mathematics majors are encouraged to take EC-101 as part of their Social Sciences Requirement. |
3 | Mathematics majors pursuing the B.A. degree, Concentration in Elementary Education, are encouraged to take BI-122, BI-124 or a comparable course in Biology as part of their Natural Science Requirement. |
Special Note on Major Requirements
1 | At least four (4) courses must be at the 300-Level or above. |
Requirements for Mathematics Major
Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Concentration:
Secondary Education
MA-247 | Introductory Linear Algebra | 3 |
MA-248 | Math Tech Lab | 1 |
MA-250 | Transition to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
MA-350 | College Geometry | 3 |
MA-400 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
MA-441 | Modern Algebra | 3 |
MA-490 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics | 3 |
Take at least four courses in Calculus | 14-16 | |
MA-123 & MA-124 & MA-125 | Elementary Calculus I and Elementary Calculus II and Intermediate Calculus 1 | |
or | ||
MA-143 & MA-144 | Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus 1 | |
MA-273 & MA-274 | Multivariable Calculus I and Multivariable Calculus II | |
MA-375 | Advanced Calculus | |
MA-377 | Ordinary Differential Equation | |
or MA-379 | Differential Equations for Engineers | |
Take one course in Statistics, Probability or Discrete Mathematics | 3 | |
MA-132 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | |
MA-212 | Elementary Statistics | |
MA-222 | Intermediate Statistics | |
MA-316 | Intermediate Discrete Mathematics | |
MA-335 | Probability Theory | |
MA-336 | Mathematical Statistics | |
MA-337 | Statistical Computing With R | |
MA-338 | Regression Analysis | |
MA-389 | Topics in Statistic Regression Analysis | |
Total Credits | 36-38 |
1 | MA-133 may substitute for MA-123 or MA-143. MA-144 does require preparation in trigonometry. Calculus students with placement about MA-144 should expect to complete MA-375, MA-377 or MA-379 as the third course and a mathematics elective at the 200 level or higher as the fourth course. |
2 | Math elective must be 200-Level or above. |
Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements
1 | Mathematics majors are encouraged to take CS-180 or another computer programming course as part of their Natural Science Requirement. |
2 | Mathematics majors are encouraged to take EC-101 as part of their Social Sciences Requirement. |
3 | Mathematics majors pursuing the B.A. degree, Concentration in Secondary Education, are encouraged to take BI-122, BI-124 or a comparable course in Biology as part of their Natural Science Requirement. |
Special Note on Major Requirements
1 | At least four (4) courses must be at the 300-Level or above |
2 | Students who complete MA-123, MA-124 and MA-125 for 8 credits must complete two (2) additional calculus courses |
Special Note on Multiple BA Concentrations
If a student wishes to earn concentrations in both Elementary Education and Secondary Education, an additional 12 credits of 200-Level courses or above must be completed.
Requirements for a Minor in Mathematics
Select one of the following calculus sequences: | 6-8 | |
MA-123 & MA-124 | Elementary Calculus I and Elementary Calculus II | |
MA-132 & MA-133 | Statistics for the Life Sciences and Calculus for the Life Sciences | |
MA-143 & MA-144 | Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus | |
MA-273 & MA-274 | Multivariable Calculus I and Multivariable Calculus II | |
Select 4 MA-courses, 200-level or above | 12+ | |
Total Credits | 18-20+ |
Special Notes on Minor Requirements
1 | Students wishing to minor in mathematics should meet with the department Chairperson to choose appropriate electives to match or complement their major. |
2 | A student must maintain an average of at least 2.0 in the courses presented for the mathematics minor. |
3 | MA-133 may substitute for MA-123 or MA-143. MA-144 does require preparation in trigonometry. |
Requirements for a Minor in Statistics
Select one of the following courses | 3 | |
MA-132 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | |
MA-212 | Elementary Statistics | |
Select five of the following courses | 15 | |
MA-222 | Intermediate Statistics | |
MA-335 | Probability Theory | |
MA-336 | Mathematical Statistics | |
MA-337 | Statistical Computing With R | |
MA-338 | Regression Analysis | |
MA-389 | Topics in Statistic Regression Analysis 1 | |
Choose one from the following group | ||
BA-388 or BA-414 or BI-311 or CJ-350 or EC-300 or MA-304 or PO-200 or PS-200 or SO-448 | ||
Choose from the following group | ||
BA-351 or BI-385 or BI-497 or BI-498 or CU-400 or HS-499 or HP-492 or MA-295 or MA-399 or PC-390 or PS-398 or SO-450 2 | ||
Choose one from the following group | ||
MA-123 or MA-124 or MA-133 or MA-143 or MA-144 or MA-218 or MA-273 or MA-274 or MA-316 or MA-385 or MA-400 3 | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
Special Notes on Minor Requirements
1 | Nay be repeated with a different topic. |
2 | May be taken by permission of the department chair when appropriate. |
3 | MA-106, if completed prior to declaring the Statistics minor, may count by permission of the department chairperson. |