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ate the student on a five-point scale for each of I – III above. A satisfactory score will be
achieved if the student receives an average score of 3 or higher in each area.
3) A comprehensive exam that focuses on the three (3) Learning Outcomes will be administered
at the end of each student‘s final Mathematics course associated with the Computational
Mathematics concentration (either MATH 3092 or MATH 3185). This exam will be
graded independently by at least two (2) members of the Mathematics faculty. At least
70% of the students completing the Computational Mathematics concentration will earn a
score of 65% or higher on this exam.
In addition, a survey is sent to recent graduates of the program during the Fall term of each year.
The results of these surveys are considered and may result in changes to improve the program.
DEGREES OFFERED
Students can pursue the following degrees in Mathematics:
Bachelor of Arts degree
Bachelor of Science degree
Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Computational Mathematics
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS
To be accepted as a Mathematics major, a student must
have completed MATH 2221
have an overall GPA of 2.25 or better, and
have a GPA of 2.5 or better in all Mathematics courses numbered 2221 or higher.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
The Bachelor of Arts degree is the liberal studies degree in Mathematics. Students who pursue
the Bachelor of Arts degree have more options in selecting their courses, and are likely to seek
careers as teachers or enter graduate programs in Mathematics Education. This degree requires a
minimum of 39 semester hours in Mathematics courses, as follows:
MATH 2221 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4)
MATH 2222 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4)
MATH 2223 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (4)
MATH 2224 Differential Equations (3)
MATH 2241 Programming in MATLAB for the Sciences (3)
MATH 3316 Probability Theory (3)
MATH 3335 Linear Algebra (3)
*MATH 3380 Discrete Mathematics (3) OR MATH 3382 Combinatorial Design Theory (3)
**MATH 4333 Modern Algebra I (3) OR MATH 4343 Analysis I (3)
MATH 4350 Senior Capstone (3)
* One (1) of these courses must be taken.
The other may be used to satisfy one of the additional courses in the next listing.
** One (1) of these courses must be taken.
The other may be used to satisfy one of the additional courses in the next listing.
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