328 * Weber State University students who anticipate transferring to another institution within the Utah State higher education system should fulfill quantitative literacy (QL) with one of the approved Math QL courses rather than PHIL 2200, "Deductive Logic." PHIL 2200 will not be accepted in transfer as a QL course by another Utah public institution of higher education. DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS COURSES - MATH MATH ND0950. Pre-algebra (3) Su, F, S Fundamental concepts of arithmetic including pre-algebra. Does not count for graduation. MATH ND0955. Integrated Arithmetic and Beginning Algebra (6) 5m, F, S Fundamental concepts of arithmetic including pre-algebra. Relations, functions, positive and negative numbers, rational expressions, linear equations and inequalities. Does not count toward graduation. MATH ND0960. First Course in Algebra (3) Su, F, S Relations, functions, positive and negative numbers, rational expressions, linear equations and inequalities. Does not count toward graduation. Prerequisite: MATH ND0950 or placement test. MATH 1010. Intermediate Algebra (4) Su, F, S Graphs; linear equations and systems; exponents and radicals; polynomial, rational, and logarithmic functions; applications. Prerequisite: MATH ND0955, MATH ND0960 or placement test. All Mathematics courses numbered 1020 or higher are found in the following Department of Mathematics portion of the catalog. DEPARTMENT Mathematics Chair Dr. Kent Kidman Location: Building 4, Room 518C Telephone Contact: Anneli Byrd 801-626-6095 Professors: James Foster, Afshin Ghoreishi, Kent Kidman, George Kvernadze, Timothy Steele, Paul Talaga; Associate Professor James Peters; Assistant Professors: Chloe Cai, Mihail Cocos, Sandra Fital-Akelbek, Matthew Ondrus, Michael Wills; Instructor Specialists: Dixie Blackinton, Diane Pugmire rrom data mining to forensics, mathematics is the language of choice for an ever increasing number of disciplines. The scientist, the engineer, the actuary, the financial planner - all use algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics. But also the voter needs to understand these concepts, albeit at a less advanced level, to reach inf ormed decisions about a multitude of issues from utility rates and retirement saving to information security and global warming. The Department of Mathematics offers a variety of courses (from developmental through general and into advanced levels of applicability), two minors, departmental honors, and three majors. The Mathematics major may be the best choice for someone planning to go directly to graduate school; the Applied Mathematics major prepares one for a job that uses mathematics; the Mathematics Teaching major prepares students to be teachers of mathematics in high school. Prerequisites Since each course in mathematics requires a working knowledge of principles from prerequisite courses, students are required to earn a "C" grade in each prerequisite course before registering for the next course. Placement Weber State University students will be placed into mathematics courses by the following procedure. A. To enroll in mathematics courses MATH QL1030, MATH QL1040, MATH QL1050, MATH 1060, or MATH QL1080 a student must have either: 1. Received a Math ACT score of 23 or above, within the past 24 months or 2. Scored sufficiently high on a placement exam at the WSU testing center within the past twelve months.* or 3. Completed the prerequisite course with a grade of "C" or higher within the past 12 months. Students who score below 23 on the Math ACT will be placed into developmental courses, if applicable, based on the information outlined in the WSU Assessment & Placement Standards document. The purpose of this policy is to help students succeed academically by matching their skills and knowledge with the appropriate academic course(s) in math. For specific information about the policy go to the online Policies and Procedures Manual (weber.edu/ppm/6-02.htm). Also refer to the Developmental Math Program on the preceding page. B. To enroll in Mathematics courses numbered 1210 through 2210, a student must have within the past twelve months either: 1. Obtained the appropriate AP Calculus score described below: a) Five on the BC test places the student in MATH 2210 or higher b) Three or four on the BC test places the student in MATH SI1220 c) Four or five on the AB test places the student in MATH SI1220 d) Three on the AB test places the student in MATH SI1210 or 2. Scored sufficiently high on a placement exam at the WSU testing center* or 3. Completed the prerequisite course(s) with a grade of "C" or higher. *A student may take the placement exam a maximum of three times within the previous three years. Failure to comply with this policy will normally result in the cancellation of the students math course registration. It is recommended that students have their programs (majors and minors) fore registering, for upper division courses. Mathematics Major bachelors degree (bs or ba) Program Prerequisite: Not required for Mathematics and Applied Mathematics majors. Mathematics Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Minor: Required only for the regular mathematics major. Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), in addition to an overall 2.0 GPA and a 2.0 GPA in mathematics classes numbered 1210 or above. Mathematics Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 31-46 of these are required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - at least nine credit hours of upper division Mathematics must be completed at Weber State University. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog