Majors and Minors 2012-2013
A description of the Mathematics Program 2012-2013
Each Mathematics Major requires the 35-credit Mathematics Core.
Mathematics Core
CIS 190 Computer Science I 3 cr
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics 3 cr
MATH 151 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 220 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics 3 cr
MATH 251 Calculus II 4 cr
MATH 252 Calculus III 4 cr
MATH 300 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling 3 cr
MATH 360 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 370 History of Mathematics 3 cr
MATH 451 Analysis I 3 cr
MATH 471 Abstract Algebra I 3 cr
MATH 495 Senior Seminar 2 cr
Mathematics Major: Standard Program
One of the following:
CIS 191 Computer Science II 3 cr
MATH 330 Topics of Geometry 3cr
MATH 354 Differential Equations 3 cr
MATH 456 Introduction to Complex Analysis 3 cr
Mathematics Major: Comprehensive Programs
Computer Information Science Emphasis
A minimum of 53 credits is required, including the 38-credit Mathematics Core and the following:
CIS 191 Computer Science II 3 cr
CIS 280 Data Structures 3 cr
CIS 375 Numerical Methods 3 cr
CIS 430 Computer Graphics 3 cr
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics 3 cr
MATH 354 Differential Equations 3 cr
Recommended Supporting Courses:
PHYS 200 General Physics I (with laboratory) 4 cr
PHYS 201 General Physics II (with laboratory) 4 cr
Secondary Licensure Emphasis
This emphasis qualifies students for the State of Colorado License to teach Mathematics in junior high, middle school or high school. Students interested in pursuing this comprehensive program should consult with the Teacher Education Program advisor in addition to the advisor in their major as soon as possible. A minimum of 53 credits is required including the 38-credit Mathematics Core and the courses listed below. In addition, the student must fulfill the requirements of the Secondary Licensure Program (see description under Education).
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics 3 cr
MATH 266 Secondary Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 3 cr
MATH 330 Topics in Geometry 3 cr
MATH 366 Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics 3 cr
One of the following sequences:
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 113 General Chemistry II 3 cr
or
PHYS 170 Principles of Physics I (with laboratory) 4 cr
PHYS 171 Principles of Physics II (with laboratory) 4 cr
or
PHYS 200 General Physics I (with laboratory) 4 cr
PHYS 201 General Physics II (with laboratory) 4 cr
Mathematics Minor
The Mathematics Minor requires a minimum of 18 credits:
MATH 151 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 251 Calculus II 4 cr
Mathematics elective (300-level or above) 3 cr
At least seven credits from the following:
MATH 200 Discrete Mathematics 3 cr
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics 3 cr
MATH 220 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics 3 cr
MATH 252 Calculus III 4 cr
MATH 275 Scientific Programming Modeling and Simulation 3 cr
or any upper-division Mathematics course 3 cr
Capstone Course Requirement. The following course fulfills the capstone course requirement: MATH 495 Senior Seminar.
