CSU-PUEBLO MATHEMATICS MAJOR

Department Chair: Orr
Faculty: Barnett, Chacon, Derr, Johnson, Louisell, Lundberg, McArthur, Nichols,, Oty, Soto-Johnson

The major in mathematics leads to the degree of bachelor of arts (BA) or bachelor of science (BS). A flexible curriculum allows students to prepare for graduate school, for teaching careers, or for employment in areas that require mathematics (such as actuarial science, computer science, engineering, or statistics). Faculty advisors work individually with mathematics majors and minors to design programs of study. A list of advisors is available in the departmental office.

Students need to be aware that mathematics courses have prerequisites. Thus, many mathematics courses must be taken in a particular order.

Department Goals
· To provide students with 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, and education.
· To provide majors with 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 successful transition to business, government, industry, teaching, and/or graduate school.
· To sustain, promote, and support the learning of mathematics in our service area.
· To support and encourage a level of research and scholarly activity commensurate with a high quality mathematics department in a regional university. This will include applied research, fundamental research, educational research, and consulting.

Expected Student Outcomes

General Requirements
· All mathematics majors must complete the mathematics core curriculum: MATH 126, 207, 224, 307, 325, 327, 350 or 256/356, and 421. Majors are expected to complete core courses numbered above MATH 325 at USC.
· 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 a computer language.

Specific Requirements for the Mathematics Major
MATH Courses Titles Credits
MATH 126 Calculus and Analytic Geo I 5
MATH 207 Matrix & Vector Alg with Appl 2
MATH 224 Calculus & Analytic Geo II 5
MATH 307 Intro to Linear Algebra 4
MATH 325 Intermediate Calculus 3
MATH 327 Intro to Algebraic Systems 3
MATH 337 Differential Equations I 3
MATH 350 Probability 3
OR
MATH 256 Probability for Engineers and
Scientists
AND
MATH 356 Stats for Engineers & Scientists 6
MATH 421 Advanced Calculus I 4
Upper-division Electives 6
(Excluding MATH 360, 361, 477)
____________
TOTAL 38-41

Other Requirements

Laboratory Science Sequence 8
Computer Programming 3

TOTAL 11

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to the individual department's curriculum sheet.

Specific Requirements for the Mathematics Major/Secondary Education Endorsement

MATH Courses Titles Credits
MATH 126 Calculus & Analytic Geom I 5
MATH 207 Matrix & Vector Alg with Appl 2
MATH 224 Calculus & Analytic Geom II 5
MATH 307 Intro to Linear Algebra 4
MATH 325 Intermediate Calculus 3
MATH 327 Intro to Algebraic Systems 3
MATH 330 Intro to Higher Geometry 3
MATH 256 Probability for Engineers & Scientists
OR
MATH 350 Probability 3
MATH 356 Stats for Engineers & Scientists 3
MATH 419 Number Theory 3
MATH 421 Advanced Calculus I 4
MATH 463 History of Mathematics 3
MATH 477 Math & Tech of Teaching
Secondary School Math 4
____________
TOTAL 45
Other Requirements

Courses Titles Credits
ED 202 Foundations of Education 3
ED 280 Educational Media and Technology 3
ED 301 Frameworks of Teaching 3
ED 412 Teaching Diverse Learners 3
ED 485 Capstone Seminar 2
ED 488 Secondary Student Teaching 12
PSYCH 151 Human Development 3
PSYCH 342 Educational Psychology 3
RDG 435 Content Area Literacy 4
_________
TOTAL 36

Laboratory Science Sequence 8
Computer Programming 3
__________
TOTAL 11

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to your individual department's curriculum sheet.

Specific Requirements for the Minor in
Mathematics

MATH 126 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5
MATH 224 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 5
An approved elective plus three upper-division
electives*(Excluding MATH 360, 361 & 477) 10
__________
TOTAL 20
* Two of these must be taken at USC.

Specific Requirements for the Math/Physics
Double Major

EITHER
MATH 350 Probability 3
OR
MATH 256 Probability for Engineers and
Scientists
AND
MATH 356 Stats for Engineers and Scientists 6
MATH 421 Advanced Calculus 4
_____________
TOTAL 35-38

PHYS 221/L General Physics I/Lab I 5
PHYS 222/L General PhysicsII/Lab II 5
PHYS 301 Theoretical Mechanics 4
PHYS 323/L General Physics III/Lab III 5
PHYS 331/L Thermodynamics 4
PHYS 431/L Electricity and Magnetism 5
PHYS 441 Quantum Mechanics 4
PHYS 480 Practicum in Lab Instruction 5
PHYS 493 Seminar 1
__________
TOTAL 38

Other Requirements

Courses Titles Credits
MATH 425 Complex Variables 3
OR
PHYS 341/ Optics 4
342L
CHEM 121/L General Chemistry I/Lab I 5
CHEM 122/L General Chemistry II/Lab II 5
Computer Programming 3
_____________
TOTAL 16/17

Institutional and General Education

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to the individual department's curriculum sheet.

Co-curricular Requirements

Students have the opportunity to broaden and reinforce the academic experience through participation in a variety of co-curricular activities. All students are encouraged to join the USC Math Club. Many students serve as tutors in the Math Learning Center.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

· Faculty advisors meet individually with students on a regular basis to help with schedule planning and to discuss the student's progress toward educational and career goals. Advisors maintain a record of each student's performance in his/her program of study.

· During the senior year, each major takes the Mathematics Field Achievement Test. This test measures a student's achievement level in comparison with students throughout the country.