Mathematics Major at VWC

Course Number and Title

Semester Hours

 

Required Courses for a Math Major

 

 

MATH/CS 205 Discrete Mathematics

3

 

MATH 171 (or 136), 172, 271 Calculus I, II & III

3+3+3

 

MATH 303 Multivariable Calculus

3

 

MATH 307 Linear Algebra

3

 

MATH 317 Introduction to Algebraic Structures

3

 

MATH 323 Introduction to Real Analysis

3

 

CS 207 Computer Programming I

3

 

PHYS 221, 222 Physics

4+4

 

12 Hours from the following list with at least 6 hours of those at the 300/400 level:

MATH 226 Intro to Statistical Modeling
MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations

MATH 316 Probability

MATH 340 Modern Geometries
MATH/CS 350 Numerical Methods

MATH 418 Advanced Algebraic Structures

MATH 424 Advanced Real Analysis

MATH 480 Advanced Seminar
MATH 489 Research in the Natural or Mathematical Sciences

CS 212 Computer Programming II
CS 311 Data Structures

CS 310 Introduction to Computer Systems

CS 380 Programming Languages

CS 430 Database Management Systems Design

CS 440 Operating Systems

CS 480 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
CS 489 Research in the Natural or Mathematical Sciences

3+3+3+3

Junior Comprehensive Exam

 

 

Total

47

 

Required for Secondary Education Certification

 

 

MATH 226 Intro to Statistical Modeling

3

 

MATH 340 Modern Geometries

3

 

MATH 300 Teaching Assistants’ Program (for Math 104)

1

 

TCTM membership as a junior and senior

 

 

Classroom observation by an instructor in the Math/CS department

 

 

Passing score on PRAXIS II

 

 

Total for Secondary Education Certification

54

 


Last updated Thursday, May 03, 2007