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technology, as well as to economic strength, industrial
competitiveness and national defense.
The department offers undergraduate programs in mathematics
of quality, scope, and flexibility.
The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics has the
flexibility to permit a student to tailor the degree plan to fit
individual needs. Courses required for this degree expose one
to a wide range of mathematics and to thought patterns and
problem solving skills useful in all of life. This degree is
excellent preparation for many careers and has the flexibility
to prepare one for graduate study in mathematics, statistics,
operations research, medicine, business, and many other areas.
The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics teaching is
designed to prepare high school mathematics teachers. There
are several courses in this degree which are specifically tailored
to the needs of students preparing to pass the Texas teacher
certification examination in mathematics at the high school
level.
The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics for middle
school teaching is designed to prepare middle school mathe-
matics teachers. This degree is designed to meet the needs of
students preparing to pass the Texas teacher certification
examination in mathematics at the middle school level.
The Bachelor of Science in mathematics - concentration in
actuarial science - is designed specifically for students whose
career goals include the actuarial field.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics is a strong liberal
arts degree. The degree requires a minor, and it is suitable for
anyone wanting a degree in mathematics while at the same time
taking several courses in a different discipline.
The department expects any graduate with a major in mathe-
matics to have the following abilities: (1) to analyze and solve
problems using techniques of undergraduate mathematics; (2)
to undertake independent study of literature in mathematics; (3)
to communicate in both oral and written form the results of
mathematical problems and/or investigations; and (4) to use
technology in solving mathematical problems.
ACU's elementary mathematics courses are planned so that
students who take precalculus or calculus start at a level
suitable to their preparation. Placement in these courses is
based on results of the COMPASS placement exam.
Credit by examination for calculus is available through national
exams. See "Credit by Examination" brochure available in the
Testing Office.
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU's Study
Abroad program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary
depending on the site. Academic advisors can assist students in
planning ahead for their Study Abroad experience and should
be consulted during the freshman year.
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
Admissions Requirements
Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the
requirements listed in the ACT/SATPlacement Information
section of this catalog (page 19).MATHEMATICS (BS)
UNIVERSITY CORE
Bible
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus ..................................... 3
BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ............................ ............ ....... 3
BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament .................................. 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ....................................... 3
Advanced Bible .............................................. 3
English
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ..................................... 3
Sophomore Literature ............................................ 3
Speech
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication .............................. 3
History
HIST 100-299 ................................... 3
Science
BIOL 112 General Biology I or
CHEM 133 General Chemistry I ...................................... 3
PHYS 120 Engineering Physics I ....................................... 3
Mathematics
MATH 185 Calculus I ........................... ...................... 3
Exercise Science
EXSC 100 + 3 activities ........................................ 4
University Seminar
UNIV 100 .............................. ......................... 1
TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ................................................. 41
BS DEGREE CORE
English
ENGL 112 Composition and Literature ..................................... 3
Social Sciences/Humanities
Choose from: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261),
geography, history, philosophy, political science,
psychology (also EDUC 221), sociology
(maximum one course per area) ....................................... 9
Fine Arts
Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, MUSM 231,
MUSM 232, MUSM 233, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ............... 3
TOTAL BS CORE ...................................................... 15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics
M ATH 186 Calculus II ........................................................... 3
MATH 187 Calculus Computer Lab ..................................... 1
MATH 227 Discrete Mathematics ..................................... 3
M ATH 286 Calculus III ............................................... ......... 3
MATH 325 Linear Algebra ............................................. ....... 3
MATH 351 Abstract Algebra I ..................................... ... 3
MATH 377 Statistical Methods I ...................................... 3
MATH 381 Analysis I ......................... ....................... 3
MATH 397 Mathematics Seminar ...................................... 2
MATH 497 Mathematics Capstone (writing-intensive course) ..... 2
Choose one: MATH 453, 478, 483 ...................................... 3
Mathematics Selections
Advanced mathematics selections
(excluding 309, 311, 410 and 412) ..................................... 9
TOTAL ........................ ............................................ 38
Computer Science
CS 115 Introduction to Programming ..................................... 3
CS 120 Programming I ......................................... 3
CS 341 Numerical Methods ........................... ........... ...... 3
Supplemental Menu
BIOL 114 General Biology I Lab or
CHEM 131 General Chemistry I Lab ..................................... 1
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