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Mathematics
Hibbard
Humanities Hall 508
(715) 836-3301
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Thomas
Wineinger, Chair
Eberth Alarcon,
Robert Andersen, Gwendolyn Applebaugh, William Applebaugh, Andrew Balas,
Shyam Chadha, Veena Chadha, John Drost, Stanley Ediger, Mohamed Elgindi,
Scott Gaulke, Claudia Giamati, Marc Goulet, Richard Heeg, Carolyn Hopp,
Michael Howe, Josephine Ingle, Beth Kilday, Robert Langer, Nicholas
Passell, Michael Penkava, Kristopher Presler, Paolo Ranaldi, Walter Reid,
Donald Reynolds, Carl Schoen, Alexander Smith, Richard Snyder, Billie Earl
Sparks, Simei Tong, James Walker, Vicki Whitledge.
To Mathematics
Course Descriptions
Mathematics
has formed an important part of our intellectual heritage for centuries.
In addition to having its own aesthetic value, it also pervades a growing
number of human endeavors. Mathematics is applied in fields as diverse as
business, engineering, the physical and life sciences, the social
sciences, computer science, and the fine arts. Society therefore expects
of its members ever increasing mathematical knowledge and skill.
The mathematics curriculum
is designed to address these needs. It provides a core of fundamental
mathematics as well as a variety of electives for individuals with
specific interests. Students may select programs to prepare for careers in
applied mathematics, science and research, mathematics education, or for
graduate study. Regardless of emphasis, the programs prepare students for
their immediate career objectives and provide a background that will
enable them to cope with changing career needs and goals.
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INFORMATION
FOR ALL STUDENTS
NOTE 1: All
entering freshmen and transfer students must take the mathematics
placement test.
NOTE 2: A
student may not register for credit in a course which is a prerequisite
for any other course in which the student has credit.
NOTE 3: It is
strongly recommended that the student have a grade of C or better in any
mathematics course that is to be used as a prerequisite to another course.
NOTE 4: A
graphing calculator may be required in any mathematics course numbered 110
or higher.
B.A./B.S.
Requirement, College of Arts and Sciences. Students who expect to earn
a B.A. or a B.S. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must
demonstrate specified levels of competency in mathematics. For details,
see Bachelor of Arts Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in the College
of Arts and Sciences. Further information is available from the Chair of
the Department of Mathematics.
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MAJORS
MAJOR:
MATHEMATICS,
Liberal Arts
All liberal
arts mathematics Emphases require 36 semester credits, including Math 114,
215, 216, 324, and 425; a capstone experience (Math 492 or 493) while a
senior; plus additional mathematics courses numbered above 310. Additional
requirement: at least three credits of computer science courses to be
selected from CS 163, 170, 255, or other computer science courses approved
by the Mathematics Department. Students selecting this major will select
one of the following Emphases.
Liberal
Arts Emphasis (Code 180-201): This Emphasis requires Math 315, and at
least one of 316 or 426. The Liberal Arts Emphasis is the traditional
mathematics major, providing preparation for graduate school as well as a
broad range of careers in business and industry. Because of the variety of
courses available, students are strongly encouraged to consult a
mathematics adviser early and frequently while pursuing this Emphasis.
Applied
Emphasis (Code 180-204): This Emphasis requires Math 315, at least one
of 316 or 426, and at least nine credits from among the following courses:
Math 311, 313, 314, 318, 345, 346, 347, 351, 352, 354, 355, 358, or 456.
With the approval of the Department Chair, a second mathematics seminar
and/or Math 491 may be included in the nine credits. This Emphasis is
appropriate for students interested in either scientific or engineering
applications of mathematics, careers in business or industry, or in
graduate work in applied areas such as engineering, operations research,
or optimization.
Statistics
Emphasis (Code 180-205): This Emphasis requires Math 315, 346, 347,
and at least two of the following courses: Math 441, 443, 445, 447, and
with the approval of the Department Chair, Math 491. This Emphasis is
intended to prepare students for careers in statistics or graduate study
in statistics or related areas such as quality improvement.
Actuarial
Emphasis (Code 180-206): This Emphasis requires Math 315, 346, 347,
and at least five credits from the following courses: Math 351, 355 or
358, 441, 456, and with the approval of the Department Chair, Math 491.
Econ 316 is recommended. This Emphasis is intended to prepare students for
careers in actuarial science.
MAJOR:
MATHEMATICS,
Teaching (Code 180-203)
Thirty-six
semester credits, including Math 114, 215, 216, 324, 330, 345, 425; a
capstone experience (Math 492 or 493) while a senior; and additional
credits to be chosen from mathematics courses numbered above 310. Math 346
and Math 347 may be substituted for Math 345. Additional requirement: CS
170 or equivalent as approved by the Mathematics Department. This major
leads to licensure to teach in Early Adolescence through Adolescence
classrooms (formerly grades 6-12).
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COMPREHENSIVE
MAJOR: PHYSICS MATHEMATICS, Teaching
See Multidisciplinary
Programs.
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MINORS
MINOR:
MATHEMATICS,
Liberal Arts (Code
180-401)
Twenty-four
semester credits, including Math 114, 215, 324, and at least 13 additional
credits to be chosen from Math 212, 216, or mathematics courses numbered
above 310. At least one course in a computer programming language is
recommended.
MINOR:
MATHEMATICS,
Teaching (Code 180-403)
Twenty-four
semester credits, including Math 114, 215, 324, 330, 345, 425, and at
least three additional credits chosen from Math 216 or mathematics courses
numbered above 310. Additional requirement: CS 170 or equivalent as
approved by the Mathematics Department. This minor leads to licensure to
teach in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms (formerly grades
6-12).
MINOR:
MATHEMATICS, Middle
Childhood/Early Adolescence
(Code 180-405)
A minimum of
24 semester credits, including Math 114, 204, 245, 305, 314 or 365, 322 or
341, and 330 plus one additional course chosen from Math 104, 212, 215,
314, 322, 341, or 365. Math 345 may be substituted for Math 245 if 215 is
chosen. This minor leads to licensure to teach mathematics in Middle
Childhood through Early Adolescence classrooms (formerly grades 1-9).
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INFORMATION
FOR MAJORS AND MINORS
NOTE 5:
Suggested courses for mathematics majors who are planning to be secondary
school teachers include Math 314, 332, 342, 346, 347, 462, and courses in
computer science and physics.
NOTE 6:
Suggested courses for mathematics majors who are planning to pursue
graduate study in mathematics include Math 311, 315, 316, 318, 335, 342.
NOTE 7: Math
101, 110, 111, 112, and 203 do not count toward any major or minor in
mathematics. Math 104, 204, and 305, count only toward the elementary
teaching minor in mathematics.
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DEPARTMENTAL
HONORS IN MATHEMATICS
Purpose:
The Mathematics Department honors program is intended to deepen the
exposure of students to material of profound mathematical interest and to
increase their opportunity to express mathematical creativity, initiative,
and independence.
Eligibility:
Upper-class students with a GPA of 3.50 in mathematics courses. Completion
of Math 215, and either one or both of Math 184, 285.
Procedure:
The Departmental Honors Committee will approve candidates for admission to
the Departmental Honors Program and certify fulfillment of the
requirements for graduation with honors. The Committee will be provided
copies of all written reports or presentations prepared by students in
fulfillment of the honors requirements in Math 497, the Honors Seminar,
and in other courses taken for honors. This written work will be reviewed
by the Committee as a part of the evaluation of the student’s
performance in the honors program.
Requirements:
(1) Math 184 or 285. (Students interested in the honors program are
strongly encouraged to take both Math 184 and 285.) (2) Nine credits of
mathematics courses numbered above Math 310 taken for honors credit, plus
the Honors Seminar, Math 497, in which students demonstrate scholarship
through special projects, research, or written or oral presentations. (3)
At the time of graduation, students must have achieved resident and total
GPAs of at least 3.50 in mathematics courses, in all work in the major
program, and in all credits attempted to meet graduation requirements.
In those
courses for which students register for honors credit, they will be
required to do extra enrichment work which may include classroom
presentations, extra reading, special problem assignments, and the writing
of research papers.
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