1992-1993 Academic Catalog

Mathematics The mathematics major provides students with general course background in advanced mathematics. Course requirements involve sixty-one quarter hours including: MATH-281,282,283 Analytical Geo. & Calculus .. 15 MATH-303 Logic and Methods of Proof ........ 5 MATH-387 Differential Equations ............. 5 Electives from 300 & 400 level courses in math . . 20 PHYS-271,272,273 General Physics I,II,III . . . . . . 15 GSCI-440 Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Students are encouraged to include additional courses in astronomy, physics, or chemistry as electives. Students interested in teaching mathematics can earn secondary education certification by completing the secondary education professional teaching requirements (listed in the Department of Education section of the catalog) and choosing their mathematics electives from: MATH-384 Probability & Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MATH-388,389 Advanced Calculus I,II ........ 10 MATH-394 Linear Algebra .................. 5 MATH-396 Modern Algebra ................. 5 MATH-480 Topics in Mathematics ............ 5 MATH-482 Real Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 They should also choose one computer elective from the following: CIS-124 Computer Programming--BASIC . . . . . . . 3 CIS-221 FORTRAN Programming ............. 4 CIS-420 Programming Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MATH-480 Topics in Math (computer related) .... 5 Mathematics majors often pursue additional training at the graduate level. Brad Silvius, a 1992 mathematics major, studies robotics at the well-known Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. Science and Mathematics 163 Mathematics Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency requirements .................. 0-8 Other General Education requirements . . . . . . . 70-92 Mathematics major requirements ............. 61 Electives ............................ 39-61 Total (minimum, not including proficiency) . . . 192 in •• ' ..........•.. 4 ••••••• ! •••••• 4 .•........ •.• ······· 5 .... ., ....... 5 " .....••.•. 5 .. ; ........... 5 17 I. .......... 10 •.• . ' • . . . • 38.