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MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Marta M. Tucker Professor, Chair
James Logan Mayfield Associate Professor
Douglas Torrance Visiting Assistant Professor
Marjorie E. Bond Professor
Mary McDermott Lecturer
Andrew Ylvisaker Visiting Assistant Professor
Joanne Eary Associate Professor
Michael Sostarecz Associate Professor
Overview of the Mathematics Program: Mathematics is one of the oldest and most fundamental sciences. Mathematicians are typically held in high regard on the basis of their demonstrated proficiency with numbers and formulas, and with logical problem-solving skills. Mathematicians use mathematical theory, computational techniques, algorithms, and the latest computer technology to solve a wide range of economic, scientific, engineering, physics, and business problems while mathematics teachers continue to be in high demand. The curriculum in mathematics offers courses in a variety of areas including calculus, discrete mathematics, linear and modern algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and mathematical modeling. A mathematics education component is available for students interested in a teaching career.
Required Courses for the Mathematics Major (12 courses): A major in mathematics consists of an introductory sequence, a breadth requirement, electives, a capstone experience, and PHYS 130 or 132 (Introductory Physics I or II) or CHEM 140 (General Chemistry I) to satisfy the Science Lab course of the general education requirement.
Introductory Sequence: Take the following six courses: MATH 151 Calculus I (or equivalent) MATH 152 Calculus II MATH 241 Linear Algebra MATH 253 Calculus III MATH 260 Discrete Structures COMP 160 Fundamentals of Computer Science Breadth Requirement: Choose three of the following four courses: MATH 301 Advanced Calculus MATH 311 Introduction to Modern Algebra MATH 317 Geometry MATH 339 Probability Electives: Choose two additional courses from the following courses, at least one the 300 level: MATH 207 Statistics for the Sciences MATH 254 Differential Equations MATH 301 Advanced Calculus MATH 311 Introduction to Modern Algebra MATH 317 Geometry MATH 323 Numerical Analysis MATH 339 Probability MATH 345 Linear Regression and Analysis of Variance MATH 350 Topics in Mathematics Capstone Experience: Choose one of the following capstone experiences: MATH 420 Independent Study and Seminar (by permission of department chair) MATH 430 Mathematical Modeling MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG
2014–2015