MATHEMATICS

 

Mathematics Department

 

Chairperson: Associate Professor Hibschweiler

Faculty: Associate Professor Talebi; Assistant Professor Mihai; Math

Coordinator Hall

 

Degree Offered:

 

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

 

B.A. MATHEMATICS

Essential Courses:

 

PHY 151 & 152, General Physics I & II

 

or any two laboratory sciences of the same area that include but are not limited to:

PHY 151 & 152, General Physics I & II, CHE 110 & 111, General Chemistry I & II, or BIO 109 & 110, General Biology I & II for majors pursuing teacher’s certification.

 

Successful completion of one foreign language through the intermediate level.

 

CSC 201         Introduction to Computer Science I

CSC 212         Introduction to Computer Science II

 

(CSC 212 not required for majors pursuing teacher’s certification.)

 

MTH 144        Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

MTH 145        Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

MTH 246        Linear Algebra

MTH 254        Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

MTH 255        Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV

MTH 264        Discrete Mathematics

MTH 307        Introduction to Abstract Algebra I

MTH 407        Advanced Calculus I

MTH 414        Elementary Theory of Probability

MTH 415        Theory of Mathematical Statistics

MTH 460        Mathematics Capstone

 

Three additional credit hours at the 200-level or above (none for majors pursuing teacher’s certification.)

 

Six additional credit hours at the 200-level or above (three for majors pursuing teacher’s certification.)

 

COURSES REQUIRED IF PURSUING TEACHER CERTIFICATION

 

SOC 243         Child Welfare Policies and Services

PSY 311          Psychology of Adolescence

EDU 203         Learning Theory

EDU 237         Instructional Design: Theory & Practice

EDU 313         Foundations of Education

EDU 314         Promoting English Language Across the Content Areas

EDU 327         Teaching to the Standards

EDU 336         Language/Literacy Development for the Adolescent Learner

EDU 402         Methods of Classroom Management

EDU 479         Student Teaching & Seminar at the Early Secondary School Level (7-9)

EDU 480         Student Teaching & Seminar at the Secondary School Level (10-12)

SED 270         Introduction to the Nature and Educational Needs of Children with Disabilities

MTH 310        Methods in Teaching Middle and Secondary School Mathematics

MTH 351        Modern Geometry

 

NOTE: To be eligible for student teaching, students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.55, a minimum GPA of 2.55 in all courses in the major, and be recommended for student teaching by the chairpersons of both the major and the Education Department.

 

Admission Requirements:

 

Secondary school mathematics through Trigonometry (NYS Math 11) recommended.

 

Admission to Upper Division:

 

1.         An overall grade point average of 2.00 or better for all completed college courses.

2.         A grade point average of 2.55 or better in mathematics courses.

3.         A grade of "C" or better in MTH 124, 134, 144, 145, 246, 264, and CSC 201.

4.         Must compile and submit a portfolio for review by the department during spring    semester of the sophomore year.

 

Minors:

 

Mathematics:

MTH 144-145, 246, 254, 264.

 

Computer Science:

CSC 201, 212; and an additional nine credit hours in computer science courses at the 200-level or above.

 

Pertinent Additional Information:

 

All students taking Mathematics courses must take the quantitative skills placement tests. Scores for admission to various courses are determined by the Mathematics faculty.