Mathematics
Mathematics is the language that expresses scientific and quantitative relationships and, at the same time, is a discipline with a structure and beauty of its own. It provides methods for recording and explaining ideas in science, engineering, business and other fields, as well as for verifying theories about the world. It also enables communication of complicated relationships in a concise manner. With mathematics, problems from the ordinary to the sophisticated and technical can be solved.
Why study mathematics?
- It's an excellent foundation and requirement for all areas of science and engineering.
- You will benefit from a background in mathematics if you're seeking a career in such areas as medicine, sociology, business, law, psychology and anthropology.
- You will gain skills highly sought by graduate schools and businesses such as problem solving, synthesizing information and logical reasoning.
- Excellent opportunities for teaching positions are found throughout Wisconsin and across the nation.
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Career options
- Work in research and development, management, operations research, quality improvement and computer-related activities for business and governmental agencies.
- Work in actuarial or statistics departments with insurance companies, businesses and governmental agencies.
- Teach mathematics at a secondary school, technical school, college or university.
Undergraduate programs
The UW-Eau Claire mathematics department offers:
Majors
- Math – Liberal Arts
- Math – Teaching (grades 6-12)
- Math/Physics – Teaching (grades 6-12)*
Areas of concentration for liberal arts majors
- Liberal Arts, Applied, Statisitcs or Actuarial*
Minors
- Math – Liberal Arts
- Math – Actuarial Science
- Math – Elementary Teaching
Placement in mathematics courses
Students entering the university may enroll in any one of several mathematics courses depending on their score on the UW System Mathematics Placement Test. Other factors, such as career objectives, high school mathematics background and ACT test scores also may be considered in the placement process. The placement test is given during regional testing in the spring and during the summer freshman orientation program. After taking the placement test, each student meets with a faculty adviser to receive information and advice on the most appropriate courses in which to enroll.
Advanced Placement
Students who have completed college-level mathematics (calculus or above) while in high school or on a self-study basis may receive college credit for the courses and may receive advanced placement under one of the following procedures:
- College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement Program
Students who have completed calculus or statistics through the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement Program may take the appropriate examination administered by the Educational Testing Service and have their scores, test papers and reports sent to the university. Students who earn a score of three or more on the Calculus AB Examination or a score of two on the Calculus BC Examination are granted four credits for Mathematics 114 (Calculus I), and are placed directly into Math 215 (Calculus II). Students who earn a score of three or more on the Calculus BC Examination are granted four credits for Mathematics 114, and an additional four credits for Math 215, and are placed directly into Math 216 (Calculus III). Students who earn a score of three or more on the Statistics Examination will be awarded four credits for Mathematics 246 (Elementary Statistics). - Credit by Examination
Students who have completed college-level mathematics while in high school may receive college credit through Credit by Examination, which is available for calculus and several other courses. The Credit by Examination tests in mathematics are administered at any time during each semester, but students are encouraged to take them during the first two weeks of the semester or during the first week of Summer Session. More details are available in the mathematics department. Early registration is encouraged. - Advanced Placement Credits from Other Universities
The University of Minnesota and UW-Madison offer cooperative college-level calculus courses in selected high schools in their areas. Upon successful completion of these programs, the two universities offer college credit for calculus taken while in high school, and UW-Eau Claire recognizes these college credits.
To obtain credit, the student must present the letter from either the University of Minnesota or the UW-Madison certifying that credit has been granted for the calculus course taken in high school under their cooperative program. The letter should be shown to the student's adviser and then submitted to the Registration Office at the time of registration.
High school preparation
- All students who enroll at UW-Eau Claire are required to have a minimum of 17 college preparatory units including:
– 4 years of English (at least 3 composition and literature)
– 2 years of a single foreign language
– 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)
– 3 years of natural science
– 3 years of social science (1 must be world or American history)
– 2 additional units in the areas already mentioned or other academic areas
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