594 College of Science Course Requirements for Mathematics Minor (Regular Emphasis) Mathematics Courses Required (11 credit hours) • MATH 1210 - Calculus I Credits: (4) • MATH 1220 - Calculus II Credits: (4) • MATH 2270 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: (3) Electives (9-10 credit hours) Take three courses chosenfrom the following: • MATH 2210 - Calculus III Credits: (4) • MATH 2280 - Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: (3) • any upper division mathematics courses (courses numbered 3000 and higher) Mathematics Teaching Minor Mathematics • 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 26 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 Teaching Minor Mathematics Courses Required (26 credit hours) • MATH 1210 - Calculus I Credits: (4) • MATH 1220 - Calculus II Credits: (4) • MATH 2120 - Euclidean Geometry Credits: (3) • MATH 2270 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: (3) • MATH 3110 - Foundations of Algebra Credits: (3) or • MATH 4110 - Modern Algebra I Credits: (3) • MATH 3120 - Foundations of Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry Credits: (3) • MATH 3410 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: (3) • MTHE 3010 - Methods and Technology for Teaching Secondary Mathematics Credits: (3) Mathematics Departmental Honors Please see weber.edu/honors/contracts.html for a list of current Departmental Honors contracts and Departmental Honors Advisors. For additional information about the Honors Program, please refer to the Honors Program section of the WSU Catalog. Course Descriptions - MATH Department of Mathematics MATH 1020 - Fundamentals of Geometry Credits: (3) An introduction to the definitions, methods, and logic of geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 0990 or placement test. MATH 1030 QL - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] Topics from mathematics which convey to the student the beauty and utility of mathematics, and which illustrate its application to modern society. Topics include geometry, statistics, probability, and growth and form. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or ACT Math score 23 or higher or placement test. MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] 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, Math ACT score 23 or higher, Placement Test, MATH 1050, MATH 1080, or MATH 1210 and above. MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] This course covers a survey of college mathematics and is also a preparatory course for calculus. Topics from continuous mathematics include polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations and their applications, absolute value, polynomial and rational inequalities, and nonlinear systems. Topics from discrete mathematics include matrices, matrix algebra and inverses, determinants, sequences and series, counting techniques, and an introduction to probability. In addition, mathematics of finance, rational zero and binomial theorems and mathematical induction are covered briefly. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or Math ACT score of 23 or higher or placement test. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog