MATHEMATICS
The Mathematics program is designed to enable students to acquire an appreciation of mathematics by studying and working with some of the modern and ancient ideas in the field. Students preparing to teach mathematics will be competent in those areas specifically recommended by the committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Students who choose to major in Math at Dominican will develop the ability to think logically and clearly. They will achieve strong problem solving skills and be able to apply this knowledge to real-life applications. Similar to most students majoring in the liberal arts or sciences, Math majors may pursue a career in an incredibly large number of occupational settings--anything from the business world to teaching.
Why Study Mathematics?
Students studying math have enjoyed careers in:
· Business
· Computer analysis, systems design
· Education
· Statistics
· Engineering
· Information systems
· Air traffic control
· Criminology
· Research
· Meteorology
· Production
Our department offers several options for students pursuing a degree in Math. There is:
· B.A. in Mathematics
- With liberal arts
- Business/Pre-Actuarial specialization
· B.A. in Mathematics with Adolescent Education certification
· B.S. in Education with Childhood Education
All freshmen entering the College are given a placement test in mathematics to determine an appropriate course assignment. Transfer students with no transferable college mathematics are also given the placement test if they have a mathematics requirement as part of their program (Business Administration, Nursing, Teacher Education) or if they plan to enroll in a mathematics course. Students will be expected to maintain a 2.5 average in Mathematics and in the overall cumulative index. Other grade expectations apply for students seeking teacher certification: see Catalog section for Teacher Education.
Summary of Requirements: Mathematics: 36 semester hours in Mathematics: 33 hours in courses with numbers 221 through 335, including Calculus (through Differential Equations), Abstract and Linear Algebra, Geometry, Probability, and Statistics; and 3 hours in MA 465.
Related Field: 12 semester hours, selected under advisement, in either the Natural Sciences or Computer Information Systems.
Summary of Requirements: Mathematics with Preparation for Childhood Education; 31 semester hours in courses numbered 113 or above; these must include courses in the areas of algebra, calculus, geometry, statistics, and history of mathematics, chosen under advisement. Students in Childhood Education programs take two additional hours in ED 463A, Teaching Mathematics (Childhood Education).
Summary of Requirements: Mathematics with Preparation for Adolescence Education: 37 semester hours in courses numbered 221 or above, including courses in the areas of calculus, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, history of mathematics, and special topics chosen under advisement; 3 semester hours in MA 466, Teaching Mathematics (Adolescence Education); and 3 semester hours in a Math elective.
Summary of Requirements: Specialization in Business/Pre-Actuarial Science: Requirements are the same as those listed above for the Major in Mathematics, with one exception: in lieu of the “Related Field” requirement, the student takes 18 hours in Business, chosen under advisement, but including: Accounting I and II, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.