354 Major Course Requirements for Mathematics Teaching BS or BA Degree Mathematics Courses Required (48 credit hours) MATH 1210 Calculus I (4) MATH 1220 Calculus II (4) MATH 2110 Foundations of Algebra (3) or MATH 4110 Modern Algebra I (3) MATH 2120 Eudidean Geometry (3) MATH 2210 Calculus III (4) MATH 2270 Elementary Linear Algebra (3) MATH 2280 Ordinary Differential Equations (3) MATH 3120 Foundations of Euclidean & non-Euclidean Geometry (3) MATH 3160 Number Theory (3) MATH 3410 Probability and Statistics (3) MATH 4210 Intro Real Analysis (3) MTHE 3010 Methods & Technology for Teaching Secondary Mathematics (3) MTHE 4010 Capstone Mathematics for High School Teachers (3) Two upper division MATH courses not otherwise required (6) Support Courses Required (5-10 credit hours) Complete dther PHYS PS2210 Physics for Scientists Sc Engineers (5) or CHEM PS1210 Prindples of Chemistry (5) Sc CHEM 1220 Prindples of Chemistry (5) A student must also complete requirements for a secondary education licensure as determined by the Jerry and Vickie Moyes Cdlege of Education. Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA (14 credit hours) 6 credit hours of foreign language and the following language arts courses MATH 1210 Calculus I (4) MATH 1220 Calculus II (4) Mathematics departmental honors Please contact the Mathematics Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. » Program Prerequisite: Be declared as a Mathematics major and complete all corresponding requirements. » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3 and a mathematics GPA of 3.3. » Additional Requirements: Complete an undergraduate project/ research-study or equivalent supervised by a faculty mentor, and present the findings in a public forum. To fulfill this requirement, students must enroll in MATH 4910 and complete the following: a. Research or equivalent project supervised by faculty mentor, and b. Presentation of research and required attendance at seminar talks. Students may sign up for MATH 4910 any semester, subject to the approval of the faculty mentor. If the presentation takes place in a later semester, students will receive a T grade until the presentation is complete. The setting for the presentation will be determined by the faculty mentor. Students who have not completed thdr General Education requirements are encouraged to take Honors General Education classes. Mathematics minor and teaching minor » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in all courses used toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 20 credit hours for regular emphasis and 24 credit hours for Mathematics Teaching minor. At least one upper-division mathematics course for three credit hours must be completed at Weber State University. Students who select the Mathematics Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Mathematics Minor (Regular Emphasis) Mathematics Courses Required (11 credit hours) MATH 1210 Calculus I (4) MATH 1220 Calculus II (4) MATH 2270 Elementary Linear Algebra (3) Electives (9-10 credit hours) Take three courses chosen from the following: MATH 2210 Calculus III (4) MATH 2280 Ordinary Differential Equations (3) any upper division mathematics courses (courses numbered 3000 and higher) Course Requirements for Mathematics Teaching Minor Ma thema tics Cou MATH 1210 MATH 1220 MATH 2110 or MATH 4110 MATH 2120 MATH 2270 MATH 3120 MATH 3410 MTHE 3010 rses Required (26 credit hours) Calculus I (4) Calculus II (4) Foundations of Algebra (3) Modern Algebra I (3) Eudidean Geometry (3) Elementary Linear Algebra (3) Foundations of Eudidean & non-Eudidean Geometry (3) Probability and Statistics (3) Methods & Technology for Teaching Secondary Mathematics (3) MATHEMATICS COURSES - MATH Seepage 351 for Developmental Math Courses 0950 -1010. MATH 1020. Fundamentals of Geometry (3) An introduction to the definitions, methods, and logic of geometry. Prerequisite: MATH ND0990 or placement test. MATH QL1030. Contemporary Mathematics (3) Su, F, Sp Topics from mathematics which convey to the student the beauty and utility of mathematics, and which illustrate its application to modem society. Topics indude geometry, statistics, probability, and growth and form. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or ACT Math score 23 or higher or placement test. MATH QL1040. Introduction to Statistics (3) Su, F, Sp Basic concepts of probability and statistics including data collection and analysis, correlation and regression, probability, discrete and continuous distributions (binomial, normal and t distributions), estimation and hypothesis testing, with an emphasis on applications and understanding of the main ideas. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or Math ACT score 23 or higher or placement test. Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog