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MATHEMATICS http://www.eou.edu/math/mathpage.html Program Faculty David Allen dallen@eou.edu PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The program in mathematics has three primary objectives: - To provide a major in mathematics that develops the attitude of mind and analytical skills required for effective use and understanding of mathematics. - To prepare highly qualified teachers of mathematics for elementary, middle, and Secondary schools. - To provide the necessary mathematical and statistical support for students in other disciplines, including computer science, physical and biological sciences, social science, business and economics, and health.
LEARNING OUTCOMES Students in mathematics will: . Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental areas of mathematics: calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, applications of mathematics, algebraic structures, and real analysis. . Develop and employ skills in logical reasoning and mathematical rigor. . Develop and employ skills in problem solving and modeling. . Develop and employ skills in computer programming and effective use of mathematical software. MEANS OF ASSESSMENT Means of outcomes assessment include midterm and comprehensive final exam-inations, homework exercises and quizzes, individual and group projects, classroom presentations, term papers and a capstone project. For example, students generally demonstrate their mastery of fundamental areas of mathematics through performance on examinations. Skills in logical reasoning are demonstrated by constructing rigorous proofs of mathematical theorems, or constructing counterexamples if applicable. In addition to regular course work, problem solving skills may be demonstrated by participation in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling. Classroom presentations encourage students to develop skills in communicating mathematical ideas and subtleties to an audience of their peers. Finally, every graduating senior completes a capstone project in which the student's development in multiple areas is demonstrated.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS OR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS 1. Completion of a minimum of 66 credit hours in mathematics. 2. To be admitted, you must complete Math 251, 252, 253, with a grade of "C-" or better in each course, attempt the WPE, and file a School of Arts and Sciences program admission form in the school office. 3. Complete EOU graduation requirements. (The computer literacy requirement for mathematics is completion of at least 7 hours of computer science courses.) 4. Complete each of the following courses with a "C-" or better: MATH 251 Calculus I (4) MATH 252 Calculus II (4) MATH 253 Calculus III (4) MATH 247 Discrete Mathematics (4) MATH 261 Linear Algebra I (3) MATH 262 Linear Algebra II (3) STAT 315 Principles of Statistics (4) STAT 316 Statistical Computing (1) MATH 382 Structure of Number Systems (4) MATH 415 Real Analysis (4) MATH 447 Abstract Algebra (4) MATH 407 Capstone Seminar (3) 5. In addition to the courses above, complete 24 hours of mathematics courses numbered 254 or above with at least a 2.00 GPA. At least one of these courses must be identified as writing intensive.
Typical Math Program Beginning with Calculus TYPICAL FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM Fall MATH 251 Calculus (4) General Education or Elective Courses (10-12) Winter MATH 252 Calculus (4) Computer Science Electives (3) General Education or Elective Courses (6-9) Spring MATH 253 Calculus (4) MATH 247 Discrete Mathematics (4) Computer Science Electives (3) General Education or Elective Courses (2-5)
TYPICAL SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM Fall MATH 261 Linear Algebra (3) MATH Electives (5-9) General Education or Elective Courses (3-6) Winter MATH 262 Linear Algebra (3) MATH Electives (3-5) General Education or Elective Courses (10-13) Spring STAT 315 Principles of Statistics (4) STAT 316 Introduction to Stat. Comp. (1) MATH Electives (3) General Education or Elective Courses (7-10)
TYPICAL THIRD YEAR CURRICULUM Fall MATH 382 Structure of Number Systems (4) MATH Electives (3) General Education or Elective Courses (10-13) Winter MATH 447 Abstract Algebra (4) MATH Electives (3-5) General Education or Elective Courses (8-11) Spring MATH 415 Real Analysis (4) General Education or Elective Courses (6-9)
TYPICAL FOURTH YEAR CURRICULUM Fall MATH Electives (3-8) General Education or Elective Courses (7-10) Winter MATH Electives (5-8) General Education or Elective Courses (7-10) Spring MATH Electives (3-9) MATH 407 Capstone Seminar (3) General Education or Elective Courses
Typical Math Program Beginning with College Algebra TYPICAL FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM Fall MATH 111 College Algebra (4) General Education or Elective Courses (11-14) Winter MATH 112 Precalculus (4) General Education or Elective Courses (11-14) Spring MATH 247 Discrete Mathematics (4) MATH 251 Calculus (4) General Education or Elective Courses (6-10) TYPICAL SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM Fall MATH 252 Calculus (4) Computer Science Electives (3) General Education or Elective Courses (8-11) Winter Computer Science Electives (3) General Education or Elective Courses (8-11) Spring MATH 253 Calculus (4) STAT 315 Principles of Statistics (4) STAT 316 Introduction to Stat. Comp. (1) General Education or Elective Courses (6-9)
TYPICAL THIRD YEAR CURRICULUM Fall MATH 261 Linear Algebra (3) MATH Electives (7) General Education or Elective Courses (4-7) Winter MATH 262 Linear Algebra (3) MATH Electives (3-5) General Education or Elective Courses (7-10) Spring MATH Electives (8) General Education or Elective Courses (7-10)
TYPICAL FOURTH YEAR CURRICULUM Fall MATH 382 Structure of the Number System (4) MATH Electives (3-5) General Education or Elective Courses (10-13) Winter MATH 447 Abstract Algebra (4) MATH Electives (3-5) General Education or Elective Courses (8-11) Spring MATH 415 Real Analysis (4) MATH 407 Capstone Seminar (3) General Education or Elective Courses (3-6) Note: MATH electives must include at least 30 hours of mathematics courses number 254 or higher. See STATISTICS
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN MATHEMATICS 1. Completion of a minimum of 33 credits in mathematics. 2. Complete the calculus sequence (MATH 251, 252, 253), Linear Algebra (MATH 261, 262), and Structure of the Number System (MATH 382). 3. Complete an additional 11 hours of mathematics courses number 254 or higher. 4. Earn a grade of "C-" or better in MATH 251, 252, 253 and a minimum GPA of 2.00 in all other courses counting toward the minor. 5. A minimum of 10 credits applied toward the minor must be completed at Eastern.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN MATHEMATICAL STUDIES (multidisciplinary studies majors only) 1. Complete the following courses: MATH 211, 212, 213, Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I, II, III (12) or MATH 111, 112, 113, College Algebra, Precalculus (12) MATH 251Calculus I (4) MATH 252 Calculus II (4) STAT 315 Principles of Statistics (4) STAT 316 Intro to Statistical Computing (1) MATH 337 Modern Geometry (3) CS 161 Intro to Structured Programming (4) MTHE 333 Mathematics in the Elem School (5) One Upper-Division Mathematics Course(3-5) Total (minimum) 40 CREDITS 2. Complete each of the courses counting toward the minor with a grade of "C-" or better. 3. A minimum of 10 credits applied toward the minor must be completed at EOU.
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