Mathematics

Professor Jeff Bay, Chair, Division of Mathematics and Computer Science

Highlighted Undergraduate Research Projects:

Kyle Prince

Kyle Prince, tackled the NFL rankings system for his Senior Study. This was no simple task. Read how Prince explained why NFL system is flawed and how another rankings system would better assign player value and account for how the game is played today.

The Major in Mathematics consists of 56/55 hours in mathematics and related fields. Required courses include:

    MTH 125: Calculus I (4 hrs.)
    MTH 225: Calculus II (4 hrs.)
    MTH 232: Linear Algebra (3 hrs.)
    MTH 235: Calculus III (4 hrs.)
    MTH 236: Ordinary Differential Equations (3 hrs.)
    MTH 299: Foundations of Higher Mathematics (2 hrs.)
    MTH 302: Modern Algebra (3 hrs.)
    MTH 315: Advanced Calculus (3 hrs.)
    MTH 321: Probability and Statistics I (3 hrs.)
    MTH 326: Numerical Analysis (3 hrs.)
    MTH 351-352: Senior Study (6 hrs.)
    MTH 399: Research Seminar (1 hr.)
    Two of the following courses:
        MTH 303: Advanced Algebra (3 hrs.)
        MTH 316: Advanced Calculus II (3 hrs.)
        MTH 322: Probability and Statistics II (3 hrs.)
        MTH 349: Selected Topics in Mathematics (3 hrs.)
    Three of the following related courses:
        PHY 201: General Physics I (4 hrs.)
        PHY 202: General Physics II (4 hrs.) (This course meets the requirement of SCI 350 for mathematics majors – See note in General Education section of this Catalog)
        CSC 111: Introduction to Computer Science I (3 hrs.)
        CSC 112: Introduction to Computer Science II (3 hrs.)

Any student who expects to attend graduate school is advised to acquire intermediate-level proficiency in French or German. Students desiring more depth in the related fields of Computer Science, Physics, or Statistics are encouraged to complete a minor in one or more of these areas.

 The Major in Mathematics for Teacher Licensure consists of 50 hours in mathematics and related fields and 6 additional hours in liberal studies. Required courses include:

    MTH 125: Calculus I (4 hrs.)
    MTH 225: Calculus II (4 hrs.)
    MTH 232: Linear Algebra (3 hrs.)
    MTH 235: Calculus III (4 hrs.)
    MTH 299: Foundations of Higher Mathematics (2 hrs.)
    MTH 301: Principles of Geometry (3 hrs.)
    MTH 302: Modern Algebra (3 hrs.)
    MTH 315: Advanced Calculus (3 hrs.)
    MTH 321: Probability and Statistics I (3 hrs.)
    MTH 326: Numerical Analysis (3 hrs.)
    MTH 351-352: Senior Study (6 hrs.)
    MTH 399: Research Seminar (1 hr.)
    PHY 201: General Physics I (4 hrs.)
    PHY 202: General Physics II (4 hrs.)
    CSC 111: Introduction to Computer Science I (3 hrs.)

    Additional liberal studies requirements include:
        PSY 101: Introductory Psychology (3 hrs.)
        SOC 271: Sociology of Education (3 hrs.)

 Students pursuing this major must complete 29 hours of professional courses in teacher education. The professional courses are listed below and in the Education section of this catalog. They include:

    EDU 301: Models of Classroom Management and Instruction (3 hrs.)
    EDU 302: Educational Technology (2 hrs.)
    EDU 321: Reading and Writing in the Content Classrooms (2 hrs.)
    EDU 343: Practicum in Methods and Materials (2 hrs.)
    EDU 401: Student Teaching (9 hrs.)
    EDU 402: Professional Seminar on Teaching (3 hrs.)
    PHR 236: Health Issues in Education (2 hrs.)
    PSY 218: Psychology of Adolescence (3 hrs.)
    PSY 334: Culturally Diverse and Exceptional Children (3 hrs.)

 A Minor in Mathematics Add-on Teaching Endorsement requires 16 credit hours in mathematics and includes the following courses:

    MTH 125: Calculus I (4 hrs.)
    MTH 225: Calculus II (4 hrs.)
    MTH 232: Linear Algebra (3 hrs.)
    Five credit hours in mathematics above MTH 225
        (The following courses may not be used to meet this requirement:
          MTH 307: Mathematics and Instructional Strategies for K-6 and 4-8 Teachers I (3 hrs.)
          MTH 308: Mathematics and Instructional Strategies for K-6 and 4-8 Teachers II (3 hrs.)
          MTH 399: Research Seminar (1 hr.)

 The Minor in Mathematics requires a minimum of 16 credit hours. Required courses include:

    MTH 125: Calculus I (4 hrs.)
    MTH 225: Calculus II (4 hrs.)
    MTH 232: Linear Algebra (3 hrs.)
    Five credit hours in mathematics above MTH 225
        (The following courses may not be used to meet this requirement:
          MTH 307: Mathematics and Instructional Strategies for K-6 and 4-8 Teachers I (3 hrs.)
          MTH 308: Mathematics and Instructional Strategies for K-6 and 4-8 Teachers II (3 hrs.)
          MTH 399: Research Seminar (1 hr.)

The Minor in Statistics consists of 16 semester hours that include the following courses:

    MTH 125: Calculus I (4 hrs.)
    MTH 221: Inferential Statistics (3 hrs.)
    MTH 222: Regression Analysis (3 hrs.)
    MTH 321: Probability and Statistics I (3 hrs.)
    Either of the following courses:
        MTH 322: Probability and Statistics II (3 hrs.)
        or
        MTH 343: Practicum in Mathematics (2-6 hrs.) (3 hours required)

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