Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 1994-1995 Page: 97
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Mathematics 97
Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and
Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics
and the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics.
Secondary teacher certification in mathematics may be
obtained with both degrees. Current faculty members are
listed at the back of the catalog.
INTRODUCTION
As the language in which nature speaks to us, mathematics
has beon a vital ingredient in physics, chemistry, and the
intellectual fabrics of a broad range of disciplines,
increasing its impact on such diverse areas as space science,
management, and the social sciences. More recently, the
fundamental role of mathematics has been recognized in
biology and medicine. Moreover, it has long been an
essential component of the school and college curriculum,
especially for the preparation of scientists and engineers.
Mathematics is the foundation of our technological society,
and is a growing, changing discipline with new results
constantly being discovered. The computer has extended
the reach and power of mathematics, making it even more
crucial that young people be solidly grounded in the
subject. Mathematics is a crucial component of our culture
and a discipline essential to the well-being of American
science and technology, as well as to economic strength,
industrial competitiveness, and national defense.
The mathematics faculty offers undergraduate programs 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,
including obtaining a one-field certificate in secondary
education. The Bachelor of Science degree also prepares
students for graduate study in mathematics or other fields.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics is for a
student wanting to go into a professional field while having
a strong background in mathematics, including a student
wanting to teach at a secondary level with a two-field
certificate.
The department expects any graduate with a major in
mathematics 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.
The Mathematics department hires students as paper
graders, and has a few scholarships to award each year. For
information contact the Mathematics department secretary.GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS
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 two exams, the Math ACT exam and the College
Board Mathematics Level 2 Exam, usually taken during
Freshman Orientation. The recommended placement scale
is as follows:
1. A sum of 20 or more on the ACT Math subscores (1)
and (2); and2. Level 2 Score
below 500
500 to 625
625 or aboveCourse
Math 121
Math 124
Math 185Any student who has disparate Math ACT and Math Level
2 scores should seek counsel from the Mathematics
department.
Credit by examination for calculus is available through
national exams. See "Credit by Examination" brochure
available in the Testing office.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to this program, a student must
satisfy the requirements listed under "Initial Academic
Programs," p. 15.
General Education Requirements
The General Education requirements (University Core and
Degree Core requirements) are listed on p. 20.
Bachelor of Science Requirements
The English requirement for the BS Degree Core in
Mathematics is ENGL 112 or equivalent.
Students planning to use the BS Degree in Mathematics as a
basis for entering the teaching profession at the secondary
level should meet the requirements listed under the heading
"Departmental Requirements with Certification" below.
Departmental Requirements
Departmental requirements for the BS in Mathematics are
as follows:
1. Required Mathematics courses, 38 hrs.: MATH 127,
183, 185, 186, 277, 286, 325, 351, 352, and 4
advanced courses excluding MATH 309, 310, and 412.
2. Required Computer Science courses, 11 hrs.: CS
151/161, 152/162, and 341.
3. Supplemental menu, 12 hrs. Choose 4 courses from
the following list, at least 2 of which must be in the
same field: ACCT 210, ACCT 211, BIOL 112/114,
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