2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

College of Science and Mathematics
Program Goals
• To promote the development of attitude of mind
and problem-solving skills required for efficient
use, appreciation and understanding of
mathematics.
• To provide students with mathematical proficiency
necessary to be successful in the study of
science, business, economics, engineering,
technology, or education.
• To provide majors with a quality background in:
differential and integral calculus for functions of
one and several variables; linear and abstract
algebra; probability; and applications of mathematics.
• To prepare mathematics majors for a successful
transition to business, government, industry,
teaching, and/or graduate school.
• To sustain, promote, and support the learning of
mathematics in our service area.
Expected Student Outcomes
General Requirements
• All mathematics majors must complete the
mathematics core curriculum: MATH 126, 207,
224, 307, 325, 327, 350 and 421. Majors are
expected to complete core courses numbered
above MATH 325 at CSU-Pueblo.
• All majors must complete a physics course
numbered 200 or above.
• Mathematics majors and minors must complete
the mathematics courses in their program with
grades of C or better.
• MATH 337 is a required elective for all mathematics
majors not pursuing secondary education
endorsement.
• All majors are required to complete an approved
two-semester sequence in a laboratory science
(CHEM 121/121L and 122/122L, or PHYS
221/221L and 222/222L).
• Mathematics majors must demonstrate proficiency
in “an approved” computer language. It is strongly
recommended that students complete this
requirement within the first 60 credit hours.
Institutional and General Education
Please refer to the General Education Requirements in
the Academic Policies section of this catalog or refer to
the individual department’s curriculum sheet.
Specific Requirements for the Mathematics Major
MATH Courses Titles
Credits
MATH 126 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I..... 5
MATH 207 Matrix & Vector Algebra with
Applications................................... 2
MATH 224 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II.... 5
MATH 307 Intro to Linear Algebra .................. 4
MATH 325 Intermediate Calculus ................... 3
MATH 327 Abstract Algebra ........................... 4
MATH 337 Differential Equations I.................. 3
MATH 350 Probability ..................................... 3
MATH 421 Advanced Calculus I ..................... 4
Upper-division MATH Electives ................................ 6
(Excluding MATH 360, 361, 477)
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TOTAL 39
Other Requirements
Laboratory Science Sequence................................. 10
Computer Programming ............................................ 4
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TOTAL 14
General Education credits ....................................... 24
Electives .................................................................. 43
Total credit hours ................................................ 120
Specific Requirements for the Mathematics
Major/Secondary Certification
MATH Courses Titles
Credits
MATH 126 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I..... 5
MATH 207 Matrix & Vector Algebra with
Applications................................... 2
MATH 224 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II.... 5
MATH 307 Intro to Linear Algebra .................. 4
MATH 325 Intermediate Calculus ................... 3
MATH 327 Abstract Algebra ........................... 4
MATH 330 Intro to Higher Geometry............... 3
MATH 350 Probability ..................................... 3
MATH 356 Statistics for Engineers & Scientists .3
MATH 419 Number Theory ............................. 3
MATH 421 Advanced Calculus I ..................... 4
MATH 463 History of Mathematics ................. 3
MATH 477 Materials & Techniques of Teaching
Secondary School Math.................. 4
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TOTAL 46
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