2004-05 Greenville College
Catalog
Majors & Minors
MATHEMATICS
Assistant Professor—George
Peters
Mathematics | Mathematics
Education
The Mathematics Department seeks to help students develop an analytical attitude and become more conscious of the value of precise thinking. The students gain appreciation of how mathematics enriches the intellectual life and how it provides models for handling applications to various other fields. Majors are available in mathematics and in mathematics education.
A mathematics major prepares students to enter graduate school, the computer industry, teaching, scientific research, and the actuarial field. In addition, business, psychology, and the social sciences depend heavily on mathematically aware persons.
The mathematics major leads to a bachelor of arts degree and requires 34 credits of mathematics and computer science courses.
Mathematics Major Requirements
MTH 115 Introduction to Calculus I (4 cr)*
MTH 116 Calculus II (4 cr)*
MTH 212 Linear Algebra (4 cr)
MTH 217 Multivariable Calculus (3 cr)
MTH 218 Differential Equations (3 cr)
CIS 210 Programming and Data Structures I (4 cr)*
12 credits of upper-division mathematics courses.
* These courses may be met by AP credit or a proficiency test.
MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE |
Type of Credit |
Required Credits |
General Education (For B.A.)* |
63 |
Major |
34 |
Elective |
29 |
Total Credits to Earn Degree |
126 |
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits. |
The mathematics education major requirements include 34 hours in mathematics and computer science and 47 hours of professional studies in education. Students completing the mathematics education major requirements are eligible to receive the bachelor of science Degree.
Mathematics Specialization Requirements
MTH 115 Introduction to Calculus I (4 cr)
MTH 116 Calculus II (4 cr)
MTH 212 Linear Algebra (4 cr)
MTH 217 Multivariate Calculus (3 cr)
MTH 218 Differential Equations (3 cr)
MTH 301 Probability and Statistics (4 cr)
MTH 302 Non-Euclidean Geometry and History (4 cr)
MTH 308 Abstract Algebra (4 cr) or
MTH 319 Advanced Calculus (4 cr)
CIS 210 Programming and Data Structures I (4 cr)
Required Professional Studies Courses
EDU 101 Introduction to Educational Practice (3 cr)
EDU 202 Cultural Conflicts in the Classroom (3 cr)
EDU 280 Exceptional Child (3 cr)
EDU 316 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum (4 cr)
EDU 330 Behavior Management (3 cr)
EDU 340 Educational Measurement and Evaluation (3 cr)
EDU 342 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction (3 cr)
EDU 400 Early Experience (1 cr)
EDU 412 Clinical Practice Secondary (6 cr)
EDU 421 Secondary Student Teaching (12 cr)
PSY 206 Adolescent Development (3 cr)
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE |
Type of Credit |
Required Credits |
General Education (For B.S.)* |
44 |
Major |
34 |
Education |
47 |
Elective |
1 |
Total Credits to Earn Degree |
126 |
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits. |
Mathematics Course Listings
Last updated: August 16, 2004
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