Mathematics


BA - Program Requirements

Mark L. McKinnon, Ph.D., Dean, School of Mathematics & Sciences

Jim & Helen Lee Fugitte Science Center, Room 323

(270) 384-8092                 mckinnonm@lindsey.edu

 

John D. LaGrange, Ph.D., Program Coordinator

Jim & Helen Lee Fugitte Science Center, Room 112

(270) 384-7376                 lagrangej@lindsey.edu

 

Full-time program faculty: Bonnie Davenport, M.A.; John D. LaGrange, Ph.D.; Michael Ratliff, Ph.D.; Rickie Williams, M.A.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the mathematics program is to prepare students: 1) to enter the workforce in a mathematics-related position; 2) to enter graduate programs in mathematics; or 3) to teach secondary mathematics content (upon completion of teacher certification requirements).

 

Graduation Requirements

Some courses taken for the major will simultaneously fulfill general education requirements. Please see the Graduation Requirements (bachelor’s degrees) section of this catalog for information on the general education program.

 

Students should note that the major provides fewer than the required 39 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework, therefore students will need to complete additional 3000-4000 level coursework to meet this requirement.

 

Program Requirements: 41-48 hours

Along with the general education program, students must complete the major’s prerequisites and its core, foundational, stochastic modeling, and deterministic modeling program requirements. Students must also select program electives as indicated.

 

A.        Prerequisites: 0-7 hours

  • The Teaching Profession (EDUC 2123) is a prerequisite for MATH 3153 – 3 hours
  • Precalculus (MATH 1124) is a prerequisite for MATH 2315 and MATH 2503 – 4 hours

 

B.        Core Requirements: 26 hours

  • Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (MATH 2315) – 5 hours
  • Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (MATH 2325) – 5 hours
  • Discrete Mathematics (MATH 2503) – 3 hours
  • Introduction to Computational Science (MATH/CIS 2713) – 3 hours
  • Linear Algebra (MATH 3003) – 3 hours
  • Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (MATH 3213) – 3 hours
  • Calculus III (MATH 3314) – 4 hours

 

C.        Foundational Requirements I (select one of the following): 3 hours*

  • Abstract Algebra I (MATH 4113) – 3 hours
  • Foundations of Analysis I (MATH 4413) – 3 hours

D.        Foundational Requirements II (select one of the following): 3 hours*

  • Abstract Algebra II (MATH 4133) – 3 hours
  • Foundations of Analysis II (MATH 4423) – 3 hours
  • Advanced Topics in Mathematics (MATH 4503) – 3 hours

Note:  Foundational Requirements II is not required for students who complete secondary certification.

E.        Stochastic Modeling Requirements (select one of the following): 3 hours*

  • Probability & Statistics (MATH 3203) – 3 hours
  • Mathematical Modeling (MATH 4403) – 3 hours

F.        Deterministic Modeling Requirements (select one of the following): 3 hours*

  • Differential Equations (MATH 3323) – 3 hours
  • Engineering Mathematics (MATH 3333) – 3 hours

 

G.        Secondary Certification Requirements: 6 hours

  • Geometry (MATH 3113) – 3 hours
  • Mathematics for 7th to 12th Grade Teachers (MATH 3153) – 3 hours

 

Note:  Secondary Certification Requirements are required only for students who complete secondary certification.

H.        Program Electives (select 3 hours from the following): 3 hours*

  •  Mathematics & Technology (MATH 2301) – 1 hour
  •  Geometry (MATH 3113) – 3 hours
  • History’s Great Problems (MATH 3121) – 1 hour
  • History’s Great Mathematicians (MATH 3131) – 1 hour
  • Mathematics for 7th to 12th Grade Teachers (MATH 3153) – 3 hours

 

*A second course from Group C, Group D, Group E, or Group F may count as an elective for Group H.

 

Note:  Program Electives are not required for students who complete secondary certification.

 

Secondary Education 8-12 Certification

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics also have the option to concurrently complete the secondary education 8-12 program through the education program. The program requires 42 hours of coursework in education that includes a semester of student teaching. Interested students should contact the director of education for education program advising.