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2004-2005 Mathematics Program
2004 - 2005 Mathematics Program (MATH)
Program Goals | Objectives
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Major | Academic Minor | Teaching
Major | Teaching Minor | Placement
| Course Descriptions
Faculty: Bill Bynum, Carolyn Connell, Tyler Evans, Liz Herrick, Richard Wellman,
Janine Wittwer
Program Goals
- To gain an understanding of the historical development of the subject.
- To achieve competency in the core curriculum of mathematics, including calculus
(single and multivariable), linear algebra, differential equations, and probability/statistics.
- To pursue in depth one field of mathematics, either pure or applied.
- To become logical thinkers, able to construct a valid mathematical proof.
- To become effective problem-solvers, and to learn how to effectively communicate
one's results, orally and in writing.
Objectives
The Mathematics Program offers an academic and a teaching major leading to
a Bachelor of Science degree, as well as an academic and teaching minor. The
curriculum in mathematics meets the needs of students preparing to teach mathematics,
students desiring to pursue non-teaching degrees in mathematics, students majoring
in other academic disciplines who need a mathematics foundation, and students
desiring practice in the art of logical and accurate thinking.
Program Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in courses required for
the academic or teaching majors and minors. Prerequisite courses must be satisfied
with a grade of C- or better. Students enrolled in mathematics courses without
the required prerequisites may be withdrawn by the instructor.
For course prerequisites, please refer to the course description.
Academic Major
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Liberal Education Courses
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There are no LE requirements included as part of the Mathematics major.
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Requirement Description
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Foreign Language Requirement
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Mathematics majors must complete eight credit hours in a single foreign
language.
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II.
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Lower Division Mathematics Courses
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MATH 201 Calculus I
MATH 202 Calculus II
MATH 204 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
MATH 210 Discrete Mathematics
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III.
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Upper Division Mathematics Courses
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MATH 303 Multivariate Calculus
MATH 312 Abstract Algebra
MATH 321 Advanced Calculus
MATH 340 History of Mathematics
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IV.
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Electives
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Additional upper division mathematics course work
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Required Courses from Other Programs
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CMPT 201 Introduction to Computer Science I
PHYS 211 Physics for Scientists and Engineers and Lab I
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TOTAL HOURS FOR THE ACADEMIC MAJOR
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Academic Minor
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Requirement Description
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I.
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Required Courses
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MATH 201 Calculus I
MATH 202 Calculus II
MATH 204 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
MATH 210 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 303 Multivariate Calculus
MATH 340 History of Mathematics
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Electives
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Additional upper division mathematics course work
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TOTAL HOURS FOR THE ACADEMIC MINOR
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Teaching Major
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Liberal Education Courses
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The following courses, which fulfill LE requirements, are required for
the Mathematics Teaching major.
MATH 150 Elementary Statistics, LE
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Requirement Description
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I.
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Foreign Language Requirement
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Mathematics Teaching majors must complete eight credit hours in a single
foreign language.
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II.
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Lower Division Mathematics Courses
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MATH 150 Elementary Statistics, LE
MATH 201 Calculus I
MATH 202 Calculus II
MATH 204 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
MATH 210 Discrete Mathematics
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III.
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Upper Division Mathematics Courses
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MATH 303 Multivariate Calculus
MATH 312 Abstract Algebra
MATH 314 Foundations of Geometry
MATH 340 History of Mathematics
MATH 350 Teaching Methods, Secondary
MATH 321 Advanced Calculus
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IV.
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Electives
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Additional upper division Mathematics course work
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V.
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Required Courses from Other Programs
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CMPT 201 Introduction to Computer Science I
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TOTAL HOURS FOR THE TEACHING MAJOR
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Teaching Minor
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Requirement Description
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I.
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Required Courses
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MATH 150 Elementary Statistics, LE
MATH 201 Calculus I
MATH 202 Calculus II
MATH 204 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
MATH 210 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 312 Abstract Algebra
MATH 314 Foundations of Geometry
MATH 350 Teaching Methods, Secondary
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TOTAL HOURS FOR THE TEACHING MINOR
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Placement in Mathematics Courses
Proper placement in mathematics is critical, especially for students registering
for a first college-level mathematics course. Information about placement in
the beginning courses (MATH 085 - MATH 105) is contained in the Undergraduate
Degree Requirements section of this catalog. Placement testing through the START
Center may be helpful in determining proper placement.
For mathematics courses listing a MATH 105 prerequisite, that requirement may
be satisfied in a variety of ways as described in the Undergraduate Degree Requirements
section of this catalog. A member of the Mathematics faculty should be consulted
for questions about mathematics placement.
Students receiving scores of 3, 4, or 5 on one of the calculus advanced placement
examinations receive the following Westminster credit:
Exam
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Score
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Credit Given
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Calculus AB
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3
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MATH 141 and 4 hours elective credit
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4 - 5
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MATH 141 and 201
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Calculus BC
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3
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MATH 141 and 201
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4 - 5
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MATH 201 and 202
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