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Show Humanities Mathematics DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Dick R. Rogers, Chairman Professors: Patricia Henry, Kendell Hyde, Richard R. Miller, Dick R. Rogers; Associate Professors, James H. Foster, Steven D. Kerr, J. LaMar Jensen, Steven J. Leon, Steven A. Moss, David Tolman; Assistant Professors, Neil S. Dickson, J. David Hepworth, Robert W. Irvine, Gail P. Miles. Objectives: The Department of Mathematics offers a departmental major and minor, an honors major, a major with an Applied Mathematics option, and a teaching major and minor. In addition, many support courses are provided for the entire college. Career Opportunities: Career opportunities for the student majoring in mathematics exist in many areas of industry (especially those utilizing computers), in government service, in the military and in teaching. The baccalaureate degree in mathematics is excellent preparation for those planning to enter graduate school in mathematics or other fields such as computer science, business or medicine. Students majoring in any of the natural sciences, social sciences, business, economics or technology would enhance their career opportunities by obtaining a strong background in mathematics. 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 tests are required, prior to registration, of all students who have not completed the specified prerequisite courses from an accredited college with a "C" grade or better within the past year. Students are admitted to Mathematics 105 on the basis of their performance on the ACT entrance tests and their high school background. Further placement in Mathematics 106, 107 or 211 is possible by scoring sufficiently high on the level II ACT mathematics test. Other tests are available for credit and/or higher placement for qualified students. Arrangements to take the examinations must be made with the college testing bureau located in the Student Personnel Center. Students are advised to review material to be tested before examinations are taken. Students who wish to select a major or minor in mathematics must file an application with the Chairman of the Mathematics Department and must have their programs approved before registering for upper division courses. Program: Mathematics Major or Applied Mathematics Option Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required for the departmental major. In lieu of a minor in the Applied Mathematics Option, the student must take Data Processing 260 (3), and 20 additional hours of approved courses in Physics, Chemistry, Data Processing, Pre-engineering, or Business. D. Mathematics majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. An overall G.P.A. of 2.0 or C in classes numbered 211 or above is required. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). H. At least twelve credit hours of Mathematics courses numbered above 307 must be completed at Weber State College. 166 Humanities Mathematics II. Specific Requirements: A. Mathematics Departmental Major 1. Mathematics courses required (37 credit hours): Mathematics 107 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 320 (5), 321 (4), 322 (4) and 323 (4). 2. Mathematics courses to elect from (18 credit hours): Mathematics 310 (4), 312 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 335 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 374 (4), 451 (4), 452 (4), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4) or other approved courses. 3. Support courses required: Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). It is recommended that students planning graduate work obtain at least a reading knowledge in French or German. B. Applied Mathematics Option 1. Mathematics courses required (37 credit hours): Mathematics 107 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 320 (5); and 371 (4), 372 (4), 373 (4) or 335 (4), 451 (4), 452 (4). 2. Mathematics courses to elect from (18 credit hours): 341 (4), 342 (4), 374 (4), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4) or other approved courses. 3. Support Courses Required: (38 credit hours) Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). (These classes may be replaced with 15 credits of approved courses in another area). Data Processing 260 (3) and an additional 20 hours of approved credits in Physics, Chemistry, Data Processing, Pre-Engineering or Business. Program: Mathematics Teaching MajorBachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). Psychology 101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Mathematics Teaching majors. C. A minor is required. D. Mathematics Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. Mathematics Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.25 G. P. A. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). H. Students obtaining a Mathematics Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education). These courses must include the following: Education 195 (1), 300 (3). 350 (3), 363 (3), 462 (3), 364 (4), 495 (15), 499 (5). I. At least 8 credit hours of Mathematics courses numbered above 307 must be earned at Weber State College. II. Specific Requirements: A. Mathematics courses required (36 credit hours): Mathematics 107 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 320 (5), 301 (3), 310 (4), 312 (4). B. Mathematics courses to elect from (16 credit hours): Mathematics 321 (4), 322 (4), 323 (4), 331 (4), 332 (4), 335 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4). Other courses numbered above 307 may be substituted with departmental approval. C. Support courses required: Communication 102 (3). Courses submitted to satisfy the Physical Science area requirement must include 10 hours from the following: Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1) and/or Chemistry 121 (5), 122 (5). 167 |
