Catalog 2010 - 2011

In order to pursue a Mathematics Minor a student must prepare by taking the following preparatory courses or their equivalents:

• MAT-151 Calculus I (4 cr)
• MAT-152 Calculus II (4 cr)
• MAT-251 Calculus III (4 cr)

The following are required for the Mathematics Minor:

• CSC-150 Introduction to Computer Programming I (4 cr)
• One of the following:
  • PHY-230 Digital Electronics (3 cr)
  • PHY-240 Electronics & Laboratory (4 cr)
  • PHY-271 Analytical Physics & Laboratory (5 cr)
• Ten upper-division (300-, 400-level) credits in mathematics (MAT).

Students who wish to satisfy the requirements for a second teaching field in Secondary education must complete 20 credits of mathematics (MAT) courses including the following courses:

• MAT-251 Calculus III (4 cr)
• MAT-252 Discrete Mathematics (3 cr)
• MAT-311 Probability (3 cr)
• MAT-112 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr)
  or
  MAT-312 Statistics (3 cr)
• MAT-361 Linear Algebra (3 cr)
• MAT-370 Geometry (3 cr)

Student Learning Outcomes

• Discover and utilize effective analysis and problem solving skills in mathematics and mathematical applications.
• Effectively express discipline-specific content and articulate broad connections among disciplines verbally, mathematically and through written works.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the role of mathematics, mathematical applications and technology in the larger community including, but not limited to: a knowledge of ethical standards, the ramifications of technological advances and activities, and the role of all mathematics in society.