Teacher Certification Requirements
MAT 090 Number Skills
MAT 105 Intermediate Algebra
MAT 111 Survey of Mathematics
MAT 122 College Algebra
MAT 124 Trigonometry
MAT 192 Calculus I
MAT 201 Calculus II
MAT 222 Methods of Teaching Math in Elementary
Schools
MAT 285 Discrete Mathematics
MAT 301 Calculus III
MAT 303 Mathematical Statistics
MAT 305 Differential Equations
MAT 308 Foundations of Geometry
MAT 312 Linear Algebra
MAT 337 History of Mathematics
MAT 399 Special Topics
MAT 404 Abstract Algebra
MAT 412 Introduction to Analysis
MAT 489 Readings in Mathematics
The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science,
in offering the mathematics majors and minor, is to provide programs
through which students learn to interpret mathematical writing and
notation, solve mathematical problems, and explain mathematical ideas.
We seek to assist students in building the computational skills and
conceptual framework necessary for graduate study in mathematics
or the development of a successful career in business, government,
or education.
Mathematics Minor (20
credits)
MAT 192 Calculus I - 4 credits
MAT 201 Calculus II - 4 credits
MAT 285 Discrete Mathematics - 4 credits
MAT 301 Calculus III - 4 credits
Additional math electives, 300 level or above - 4 credits
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Mathematics Major (32
credits)
MAT 192 Calculus I - 4 credits
MAT 201 Calculus II - 4 credits
MAT 285 Discrete Mathematics - 4 credits
MAT 301 Calculus III - 4 credits
MAT 312 Linear Algebra - 3 credits
MAT 404 Abstract Algebra - 3 credits
MAT 412 Introduction to Analysis - 3 credits
Additional math courses numbered above 300 - 7 credits
A minor in another discipline
Recommended courses: CSC 123 Fundamentals of Computer Science I, PHY 201 College
Physics I
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Mathematics Major
for Secondary Teachers (35 credits and 36 credits in education)
CSC 123 Fundamentals of Computer Science I - 4 credits
MAT 192 Calculus I - 4 credits
MAT 201 Calculus II - 4 credits
MAT 285 Discrete Mathematics - 4 credits
MAT 301 Calculus III - 4 credits
MAT 303 Mathematical Statistics - 3 credits
MAT 308 Foundations of Geometry - 3 credits
MAT 312 Linear Algebra - 3 credits
MAT 337 History of Mathematics - 3 credits
MAT 404 Abstract Algebra - 3 credits
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Teacher Certification
Requirements (36 credits)
(see “General Education Requirements” under Education Major)
EDU 121 Introduction to Education - 3 credits
EDU 210 Teacher Assistant I - 1 credit
EDU 211 Teacher Assistant II - 1 credit
EDU 219 Applied Adolescent Development - 3 credits
EDU 226 Cultural Diversity/Human Relations - 3 credits
EDU 351 Reading & Writing in the Content Areas - 2 credits
SPE 230 Introduction to Exceptional Children - 3 credits
EDU 409 Professional Seminar - 4 credits
EDU 435 Methods of Teaching Mathematics - 2 credits
EDU 415 Supervised Teaching - 14 credits
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Mathematics Courses
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MAT 090 Number Skills 2
credits
A study of real numbers, fractions, percents, decimals, scientific notation,
and the introductory ideas of algebra. This course is usually taken by a student
whose Enhanced ACT Math score is 18 or below.
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MAT 105 Intermediate Algebra
3 credits
A study of sets, exponents and radicals, polynomials and factoring, and formulas
from geometry and business applications.
Prerequisite: Enhanced ACT Math score of 19 or above, or
completion of MAT 090 Number Skills. This course fulfills the
mathematics baseline competency requirement. Credit for this
course will not be given if a higher-numbered mathematics course
has been completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
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MAT 111 Survey of Mathematics
3 credits
Primarily intended as a survey for the non-mathematics major, this course will
include a wide range of topics to display the breadth, scope, and power of
mathematics. Possible topics include: problem-solving techniques; logic and
methods of argument; mathematics of finance; graph theory and its applications,
statistics and probability; applications of mathematics to computer science;
decision-making; non-standard geometries; and computer algebra systems. Breadth
is one goal of this course, so other topics might be incorporated and/or substituted.
Prerequisite: MAT 105 Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
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MAT 122 College Algebra
3 credits
A study of the axioms of the real and complex numbers; equations and inequalities
of the first and second degree in one variable; polynomial, exponential and
logarithmic functions; and the solution of systems of equations.
Prerequisite: MAT 105 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or
higher, or equivalent. Credit for this course will not be given
if a higher-numbered mathematics course has been completed with
a grade of “C” or higher.
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MAT 124 Trigonometry 2 credits
A study of the unit circle and angle measure; trigonometric functions of real
numbers and of angles; graphs of trigonometric functions; trigonometry of
right triangles; trigonometric identities and equations; inverse trigonometric
functions; Laws of Sines and Cosines; trigonometric forms of complex numbers.
Prerequisite: MAT 122 College Algebra.
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MAT 192 Calculus I 4 credits
An introduction to calculus including the study of limits, continuity, the
derivative, applications of the derivative and an introduction to the theory
of integration.
Prerequisites: MAT 122 College Algebra and MAT 124 Trigonometry,
or the equivalent.
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MAT 201 Calculus II 4 credits
A study of the indefinite and definite integral, applications of the integral,
inverse trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, techniques
of integration, indeterminate forms, and sequences and series.
Prerequisite: MAT 192 Calculus I.
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MAT 222 Methods of Teaching
Mathematics in Elementary Schools 3 credits
A study of the fundamental concepts and methods of teaching mathematics in
the elementary schools. Topics include sets, whole numbers, integers, rational
numbers, non-metric geometry, measurement, mathematics labs and materials and
evaluation.
Prerequisite: MAT 105 Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
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MAT 285 Discrete Mathematics
4 credits
A study of sets, logic and proofs, number systems, relations and functions,
algorithms, combinatorics, matrices, and an introduction to algebraic systems.
Prerequisite: MAT 122 College Algebra, or permission of department
chair.
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MAT 301 Calculus III 4 credits
A study of parametric equations and polar equations, vectors and vector-valued
functions, differential calculus of functions of several variables, and multiple
integration.
Prerequisite: MAT 201 Calculus II.
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MAT 303 Mathematical Statistics
3 credits
An introduction to probability theory including counting procedures, conditional
probabilities and independence, discrete and continuous probability functions,
mathematical expectation, descriptive statistics and statistical inference
including estimation of parameters and regression.
Prerequisite: MAT 201 Calculus II.
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MAT 305 Differential Equations
3 credits
A study of ordinary differential equations including solutions of first-order
differential equations and their applications to growth and decay and mixture
problems, solutions of higher order differential equations, and Laplace transforms.
Prerequisite: MAT 201 Calculus II.
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MAT 308 Foundations of Geometry
3 credits
An introduction to the concepts of Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometry,
and topology.
Prerequisites: MAT 192 Calculus I and MAT 285 Discrete Mathematics.
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MAT 312 Linear Algebra 3
credits
A study of systems of linear equations, the theory of vector spaces and linear
transformations, matrices, and determinants.
Prerequisites: MAT 192 Calculus I and MAT 285 Discrete Mathematics.
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MAT 337 History of Mathematics
3 credits
A survey of the history of mathematics from prehistory to the present time.
While an emphasis will be on the contributions of the Greeks and Western mathematicians
to the development of mathematics, the contributions of other cultures will
be noted.
Prerequisites: MAT 192 Calculus I and MAT 285 Discrete Mathematics.
Offered in Discovery Term during even years.
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MAT 399 Special Topics 1-3
credits
A selected area of study in mathematics. The topic is announced in the appropriate
semester’s course schedule.
Prerequisite: Generally, sophomore standing or permission
of instructor. Offered as needed.
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MAT 404 Abstract Algebra
3 credits
A study of the elementary theory of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.
Prerequisites: MAT 201 Calculus II and MAT 285 Discrete Mathematics.
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MAT 412 Introduction to
Analysis 3 credits
A rigorous study of the concepts of limits, continuity, differentiation and
the Riemann integral for functions of one variable, and infinite sequences
and series.
Prerequisite: MAT 301 Calculus III.
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MAT 489 Readings in Mathematics
1 credit
Directed reading on topics arranged according to the interests of the student.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, mathematics major, and permission
of department.
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