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Description
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is uniquely qualified to offer programs that blend theory and practice in an innovative way, preparing students for career options in academic, corporate, and government areas. Classes are deliberately structured to enable students who pursue a major in Mathematics or Computer Science to learn in concert with Engineering and Science majors. In this setting, the student’s appreciation of the inherent power and cohesiveness of mathematics is enhanced by the highlighted role that mathematics plays in all fields.
Degree Requirements
Mathematics Major - Bachelor of Arts with Elementary Certification
This program is designed to prepare the student for teacher certification in the State of Michigan with particular skills in the teaching of mathematics. In addition to standard topics in mathematics education, courses in statistics and computer science are available.
A twenty-hour cognate is also required. Students must complete the professional education sequence for elementary certification. The student must earn at least a C grade in each required course and an overall GPA of 2.7 in the major. The 30 hours for the major include:
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| | | cr. | rec./lec. | lab. |
| MTH 111 | Mathematical Analysis I | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 112 | Mathematical Analysis II | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 477 | Concepts of Modern Elementary School Mathematics I | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 478 | Concepts of Modern Elementary School Mathematics II | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 480 | Analysis for Teachers | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 481 | Modern Algebra for Teachers | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 483 | Fundamental concepts of Geometry | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 484 | History of Mathematics | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 485 | Statistics for Teachers | | 3 | 3 | |
Total: 30 Credits
| One additional course must be selected from: |
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| CSC 171 | Introduction to Computer Science I | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 461 | Transformational Geometry | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 462 | The Projective Plane | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 482 | Linear Algebra for Teachers | | 3 | 3 | |
| MTH 486 | Higher Arithmetic for Teachers | | 3 | 3 | |
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