Majors and Minors
A description of the Mathematics Program 2009-2010
Each Mathematics Major requires the 35-credit Mathematics Core.
Mathematics Core
CIS 190 Computer Science I 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
A minimum of 41 credits is required, including the 35-credit Mathematics Core and the following:
Two of the following:
CIS 191 Computer Science II 3 cr
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics 3 cr
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 35-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) 5 cr
PHYS 201 General Physics II (with laboratory) 5 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. A minimum of 53 credits is required including the 35-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) 5 cr
PHYS 201 General Physics II (with laboratory) 5 cr
Mathematics Minor
The Mathematics Minor requires a minimum of 18 credits:
MATH 151 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 251 Calculus II 4 cr
A minimum of ten credits from the following:
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics 3 cr
MATH 220 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics 3 cr
MATH 252 Calculus III 4 cr
or any upper-division Mathematics course
Capstone Course Requirement. The following course fulfills the Capstone Course Requirement: MATH 495 Senior Seminar.
Assessment. Each Mathematics major is required to complete an exit assessment examination in his or her final spring semester of residency. The examination is used for departmental self-assessment only.
