{"id":5,"date":"2012-06-22T12:25:11","date_gmt":"2012-06-22T12:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/mathematics\/curriculum\/"},"modified":"2021-11-15T14:05:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T19:05:00","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/mathematics\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. <\/span>Dawn Nelson<\/span>, Chairperson<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers three majors and two minors. Students must maintain an average GPA of at least 2.0 in all courses counted towards the B.S. degree or an average GPA of at least 2.5 in all courses counted towards the B.A. degree.<\/span><\/p>\n

Requirements for Mathematics Major<\/span><\/h2>\n

Degree of Bachelor of Science<\/span><\/h3>\n

Three to four of the required credits for the major count towards the Core Curriculum Requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/colgroup>
Take one of the following sequences<\/span> 1<\/sup><\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-123<\/span>&\u00a0MA-124<\/span><\/span>&\u00a0MA-125<\/span><\/span><\/td>Elementary Calculus Iand Elementary Calculus II<\/span>and Intermediate Calculus<\/span><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>\n
Or<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-143<\/span>&\u00a0MA-144<\/span><\/span><\/td>Differential Calculusand Integral Calculus<\/span><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-247<\/span><\/td>Introductory Linear Algebra<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-248<\/span><\/td>Math Tech Lab<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-250<\/span><\/td>Transition to Advanced Mathematics<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-273<\/span><\/td>Multivariable Calculus I<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-274<\/span><\/td>Multivariable Calculus II<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-441<\/span><\/td>Modern Algebra<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA<\/span><\/td>Capstone Experience<\/span> 2<\/sup><\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>\n
Take one of the following courses<\/span><\/td>3-4<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-377<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Ordinary Differential Equation<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-379<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Differential Equations for Engineers<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Take one of the following courses<\/span><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-222<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Intermediate Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-335<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Probability Theory<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-336<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Mathematical Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-337<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Statistical Computing With R<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-338<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Regression Analysis<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-389<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Topics in Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA<\/span><\/td>One Mathematics or Statistics Elective (MA-212<\/span> or higher)<\/span> 3<\/sup><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA<\/span><\/td>Four Mathematics or Statistics Electives (MA-316<\/span> or higher)<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
Total Credits<\/td>47-48<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n

Special Notes on Course Requirements\u00a0<\/h4>\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

Ordinarily a student may not receive credit for more than one of the 100 level calculus sequences. MA-133 may substitute for MA-123 or MA-143.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2<\/sup><\/td>

To be satisfied in an upper division MA course during the student\u2019s senior year<\/span>.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

3<\/sup><\/td>

A cognate course may be substituted with permission.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements<\/span><\/h4>\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

The Core Curriculum Requirement 3.1 for the B.S. in Mathematics degree is as follows:<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(A) Natural Science: One course in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(B) STEM: One course in computer programming, namely CS-180<\/span><\/span>\u00a0or higher.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2<\/sup><\/td>

Mathematics majors are encouraged to take EC-101<\/span> Macroeconomic Principles<\/span>\u00a0to satisfy their Core Curriculum Requirement 2.1<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Special Note on Major Requirements<\/span><\/h4>\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

The Chairperson of the Mathematics Department may reduce the 12 credit requirement in the Mathematics electives to 6 credits for the B.S. degree if the student has, in consultation with a departmental advisor, combined this Mathematics major with a specified program of courses in a related field. Such programs include, but are not limited to, major or minor programs in another department and the certification program in secondary education.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Requirements for Mathematics Major<\/h2>\n

Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Concentration:<\/h3>\n

Elementary Education<\/h3>\n<\/colgroup>
Three of the required credits for the major count towards the Core Curriculum Requirements.<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-250<\/span><\/td>Transition to Advanced Mathematics<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-400<\/span><\/td>History of Mathematics<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
Capstone Experience<\/span> 1<\/sup><\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>\n
Take three courses in Essential Mathematics and Statistics<\/span><\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>\n
Group 1: Essential Mathematics (choose one)<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-101<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Precalculus<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-107<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Topics in Contemporary Mathematics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-218<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Quantitative Methods for Business<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Group 2: Essential Statistics (choose two, one course must be numbered MA-132<\/span> or higher)<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-103<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Probability & Statistics for Liberal Art 2<\/sup><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-106<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Introduction to Probability & Statistics 2<\/sup><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-132<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Statistics for Life Sciences 3<\/sup><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-212<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Elementary Statistics 3<\/sup><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-222<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Intermediate Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-304<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Stats Prob & Discrete Math Middle Schoo<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-336<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Mathematical Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-337<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Statistical Computing With R<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Take two courses in Calculus<\/span> 4<\/sup><\/td>6-8<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-123<\/span>&\u00a0MA-124<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Elementary Calculus Iand Elementary Calculus II<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
or<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-143<\/span>&\u00a0MA-144<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Differential Calculusand Integral Calculus<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-273<\/span>&\u00a0MA-274<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Multivariable Calculus Iand Multivariable Calculus II<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-375<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Advanced Calculus<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-377<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Ordinary Differential Equation<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
or\u00a0MA-379<\/span><\/div><\/td>
 Differential Equations for Engineers<\/td><\/tr>\n
Take one course in Algebra<\/span><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-247<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Introductory Linear Algebra<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-302<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Elem Math Functions for Mid Sc<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-441<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Modern Algebra<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Take one course in Geometry<\/span><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-306<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Geometry for Middle School<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-350<\/span><\/div><\/td>
College Geometry<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA<\/span><\/td>Take one Mathematics or Statistics Elective (numbered 212 or higher)<\/span><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA<\/span><\/td> Take one Mathematics or Statistics Elective (numbered 300 or higher)<\/span><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
Total Credits<\/td>33-35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

To be satisfied in an upper division MA course during the student\u2019s senior year.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2<\/sup><\/td>

A student may not receive credit for both MA-103 and MA-106.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

3<\/sup><\/td>

A student may not receive credit for both MA-132 and MA-212.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

4<\/sup><\/td>

Ordinarily a student may not receive credit for more than one of the 100 level calculus sequences. MA-133 may substitute for MA-123 or MA-143.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements<\/h4>\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

The Core Curriculum Requirement 3.1 for the B.A. degree, Concentration in Elementary Education, is as follows:<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(A) Natural Science: Students are encouraged to take BI-122<\/span><\/span>, BI-124<\/span><\/span>\u00a0or a comparable course in Biology<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(B) STEM: Students are encouraged to take one course in computer programming, namely CS-180<\/span><\/span>\u00a0or higher.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2<\/sup><\/td>
Mathematics majors are encouraged to take EC-101<\/span><\/span> to satisfy their Core Curriculum Requirement 2.1.<\/span><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Special Note on Major Requirements<\/h4>\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

At least four courses must be at the 300-Level or above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Requirements for Mathematics Major<\/h2>\n

Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Concentration:<\/h3>\n

Secondary Education<\/h3>\n<\/colgroup>
Three to four of the required credits for the major count towards the Core Curriculum Requirements.<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-247<\/span><\/td>Introductory Linear Algebra<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-248<\/span><\/td>Math Tech Lab<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-250<\/span><\/td>Transition to Advanced Mathematics<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-350<\/span><\/td>College Geometry<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-400<\/span><\/td>History of Mathematics<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-441<\/span><\/td>Modern Algebra<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span><\/td> Capstone Experience<\/span> 1<\/sup><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Take at least fourteen credits in Calculus<\/span> 2<\/sup><\/td>14-16<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-123<\/span>&\u00a0MA-124<\/span><\/span>&\u00a0MA-125<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Elementary Calculus Iand Elementary Calculus II<\/span>and Intermediate Calculus<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
or<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-143<\/span>&\u00a0MA-144<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Differential Calculusand Integral Calculus<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-273<\/span>&\u00a0MA-274<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Multivariable Calculus Iand Multivariable Calculus II<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-375<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Advanced Calculus<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-377<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Ordinary Differential Equation<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
or\u00a0MA-379<\/span><\/div><\/td>
 Differential Equations for Engineers<\/td><\/tr>\n
Take one course in Statistics, Probability or Discrete Mathematics<\/span><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-132<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Statistics for Life Sciences 3<\/sup><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-212<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Elementary Statistics 3<\/sup><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-222<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Intermediate Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-316<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Intermediate Discrete Mathematics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-335<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Probability Theory<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-336<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Mathematical Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-337<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Statistical Computing With R<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-338<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Regression Analysis<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-389<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Topics in Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA<\/span><\/td> Take one Mathematics or Statistics Elective (numbered 316 or higher)<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Total Credits<\/td>33-35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

To be satisfied in an upper division MA course during the student\u2019s senior year.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2<\/sup><\/td>

Ordinarily a student may not receive credit for more than one of the 100 level calculus sequences. MA-133<\/span><\/span> may substitute for MA-123<\/span><\/span> or MA-143<\/span><\/span>. Students with placement above MA-144<\/span><\/span> should expect to complete MA-375<\/span><\/span>, MA-377<\/span><\/span> or MA-379<\/span><\/span> as the third course and a mathematics elective numbered 212 or higher as the fourth course.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

3<\/sup><\/td>

A student may not receive credit for both MA-132<\/span><\/span> and MA-212<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements<\/h4>\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

The Core Curriculum Requirement 3.1 for the B.A. degree, Concentration in Secondary Education, is as follows:<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(A) Natural Science: Students are encouraged to take BI-122<\/span><\/span>, BI-124<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0or a comparable course in Biology<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(B) STEM: One course in computer programming, namely CS-180<\/span><\/span> or higher.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2<\/sup><\/td>

Mathematics majors are encouraged to take EC-101<\/span><\/span> to satisfy their Core Curriculum Requirement 2.1<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Special Note on Multiple BA Concentrations<\/h4>\n

If a student wishes to earn concentrations in both Elementary Education and Secondary Education, the student must complete an additional 12 credits of courses numbered 212 or above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Requirements for a Minor in Mathematics<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/colgroup>
Select one of the following calculus sequences:<\/span><\/td>6-8<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-123<\/span>&\u00a0MA-124<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Elementary Calculus Iand Elementary Calculus II<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-132<\/span>&\u00a0MA-133<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Statistics for Life Sciencesand Calculus for the Life Sciences<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-143<\/span>&\u00a0MA-144<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Differential Calculusand Integral Calculus<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-273<\/span>&\u00a0MA-274<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
Multivariable Calculus Iand Multivariable Calculus II<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Select 4 MA-courses, numbered 212 or above<\/span><\/td>12+<\/td><\/tr>\n
Total Credits<\/span><\/td>18-20+<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\n

Special Notes on Minor Requirements<\/span><\/h4>\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

Students wishing to minor in mathematics should meet with the department Chairperson to choose appropriate electives to match or complement their major.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2<\/sup><\/td>

A student must maintain an average of at least 2.0 in the courses presented for the mathematics minor.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

3<\/sup><\/td>

Ordinarily a student may not receive credit for more than one of the 100 level calculus sequences. MA-133<\/span><\/span> may substitute for MA-123<\/span><\/span> or MA-143<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Requirements for a Minor in Statistics<\/h3>\n<\/colgroup>
Select one of the following courses<\/span><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-132<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Statistics for Life Sciences<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-212<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Elementary Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Select five of the following options<\/span><\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-222<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Intermediate Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-335<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Probability Theory<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-336<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Mathematical Statistics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-337<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Statistical Computing With R<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-338<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Regression Analysis<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-389<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Topics in Statistics 1<\/sup><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
At most one from the following group<\/span><\/div><\/td>
<\/td><\/tr>\n
BA-388<\/span> or BA-414<\/span> or BI-311<\/span> or CJ-350<\/span> or EC-300<\/span> or MA-304<\/span> or PO-200<\/span> or PS-200<\/span> or SO-448<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
<\/td><\/tr>\n
At most one from the following group (with permission of the department chairperson)<\/span><\/div><\/td>
<\/td><\/tr>\n
BA-351<\/span> or BI-385<\/span> or BI-497<\/span> or BI-498<\/span> or CU-400<\/span> or HS-499<\/span> or HP-492<\/span> or MA-295<\/span> or MA-399<\/span> or PC-390<\/span> or PS-398<\/span> or SO-450<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
<\/td><\/tr>\n
At most one from the following group<\/span><\/div><\/td>
<\/td><\/tr>\n
MA-123<\/span> or MA-124<\/span> or MA-133<\/span> or MA-143<\/span> or MA-144<\/span> or MA-218<\/span> or MA-273<\/span> or MA-274<\/span> or MA-316<\/span> or MA-385<\/span> or MA-400<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td>
<\/td><\/tr>\n
Total Credits<\/td>18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n

Special Notes on Minor Requirements\u00a0<\/h4>\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

May be repeated with a different topic.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

\u00a0Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements For All Students<\/h4>\n
1<\/sup><\/td>

Ordinarily a student may not receive credit for more than one of the 100 level calculus sequences. <\/span>A student may not receive credit for both MA-103<\/span><\/span> and MA-106<\/span><\/span>. A student may not receive credit for both MA-132<\/span><\/span> Statistics for the Life Sciences and MA-212<\/span><\/span> Elementary Statistics.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2<\/sup><\/td>

Satisfactory completion of a mathematics course with integrated mathematics reviews, such as MA-103<\/span><\/span> Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts, may be required based on placement test results.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

3<\/sup><\/td>

Students intending or expected to take calculus courses may first be required to take MA-100<\/span><\/span> Fundamentals of College Algebra and\/or MA-101<\/span><\/span> Precalculus, unless exempted by placement test results.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/table>
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