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Description of Mathematics

Degrees Offered

• B.S. and Minor in Applied Mathematics
• B.A., B.S., and Minor in Mathematics
• B.A. and B.S. in Mathematics, Secondary Education
• M.S. in Mathematics (See the BSU Graduate Catalog.)
• M.S. in Mathematics Education (See the BSU Graduate Catalog.)

Department Statement

Mathematics is concerned with abstraction, precision, patterns, and problemsolving
and is a theoretical discipline with a wide array of applications.
The requirements for majoring in Applied Mathematics and Mathematics
degrees are more flexible; they require a certain amount of breadth in
mathematical preparation but allow a student to choose which area or areas
of mathematics to study in more depth.

The Mathematics, Secondary Education degree prepares students to teach
mathematics at the junior high or senior high school level. It combines a
broad background in mathematics with a firm foundation in educational
theory and methodology.

Degree Requirements

Applied Mathematics
Bachelor of Science
 
Course Number and Title Credits
ENGL 101-102 Introduction to College Writing and Research 6
Area I — see page 44 for list of approved courses
Area I core course in one field
Area I core course in a second field
Area I core course in a third field
Area I core course in any field

3
3
3
3
Area II — see page 44 for list of approved courses
Area II core course in one field
Area II core course in a second field
Area II core course in a third field
Area II core course in any field

3
3
3
3
Area III — see page 45 for list of approved courses
MATH 170 Calculus I
MATH 175 Calculus II
Area III core course in a lab science

4
4
4
One of the following:
COMPSCI 115 Introduction to C
COMPSCI 117 Introduction to C++
COMPSCI 119 Introduction to JAVA
COMPSCI 125 Introduction to Computer Science I
2-5



 
Applied Mathematics  
One of the following sequences:
BIOL 191-192 General Biology I and II
CHEM 111, 111L-112, 112L General Chemistry I & II with Labs
COMPSCI 225 Introduction to Computer Science II AND
COMPSCI 342 Data Structures and Algorithms
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics AND
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics
ENGR 210 Engineering Statics AND
ENGR 220 Engineering Dynamics
GEOS 100 Fundamentals of Geology AND
GEOS 200 Evolution of Western North America OR
GEOS 212 Water in the West OR
GEOPH 201 Seeing the Unseen: an Introduction to Geophysics
PHYS 211, 211L-212, 212L Physics I & II with Calculus and Labs
6-10












 
MATH 187 Discrete and Foundational Mathematics I
MATH 275 Multivariable and Vector Calculus
MATH 301 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MATH 314 Foundations of Analysis
MATH 333 Differential Equations with Matrix Theory
MATH 361 Probability and Statistics I
MATH 365 Introduction To Computational Mathematics
MATH 465 Numerical Analysis I
MATH 488 Senior Outcome Assessment
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
0
2 of the following, with at least 1 at the 400-level:
MATH 305 Abstract Algebra I
MATH 306 Number Theory
MATH 307 Cryptology I
MATH 308 Cryptology II
MATH 387 Discrete and Foundational Mathematics II
MATH 403 Advanced Linear Algebra
MATH 426 Complex Variables
MATH 433 Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 436 Partial Differential Equations
MATH 462 Probability and Statistics II
MATH 471 Data Analysis
MATH 480 Senior Project
6-9











 
Upper-division electives to total 40 credits 12-15
Electives to total 128 credits 23-33
Total 128

 

Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Course Number and Title Credits
Area I — see page 44 for list of approved courses
Area I core course in one field
Area I core course in a second field
Area I core course in a third field
Area I core course in any field
(B.A. must complete 3 credits of Area I core literature
3
3
3
3
Area II — see page 44 for list of approved courses
Area II core course in one field
Area II core course in a second field
Area II core course in a third field
Area II core course in any field
(B.A. must complete 3 credits of Area II core history)
3
3
3
3
Area III
MATH 170 Calculus I
At least 8 credits chosen from the following:
BIOL 191-192 General Biology I and II
CHEM 111, 111L-112, 112L General Chemistry I & II with Labs
PHYS 211, 211L-212, 212L Physics I & II with Calculus and Labs
4
8-10
Mathematics  
One of the following:
COMPSCI 115 Introduction to C
COMPSCI 117 Introduction to C++
COMPSCI 119 Introduction to JAVA
COMPSCI 125 Introduction to Computer Science I
2-5



 
MATH 175 Calculus II
MATH 187 Discrete and Foundational Mathematics I
MATH 275 Multivariable and Vector Calculus
MATH 301 Introduction to Linear Algebra OR
MATH 403 Advanced Linear Algebra
MATH 314 Foundations of Analysis
MATH 361 Probability and Statistics I
MATH 488 Senior Outcome Assessment
4
4
4
3

3
3
0
5 of the following, with 2 at the 400-level
MATH 305 Abstract Algebra I
MATH 306 Number Theory
MATH 307 Cryptology I
MATH 308 Cryptology II
MATH 311 Foundations of Geometry
MATH 333 Differential Equations with Matrix Theory
MATH 387 Discrete and Foundational Mathematics II
MATH 403 Advanced Linear Algebra
MATH 405 Abstract Algebra
MATH 411 Introduction to Topology
MATH 414 Advanced Calculus
MATH 426 Complex Variables
MATH 433 Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 436 Partial Differential Equations
MATH 462 Probability and Statistics II
MATH 465 Numerical Analysis I
15-20















 
Upper-division electives to total 40 credits 11-16
Electives to total 128 credits 22-37
Total 128

The Mathematics, Secondary Education program combines content
knowledge, theories of learning and human development, study of
curriculum, and methodology, to help students develop the knowledge,
skills and dispositions essential for success in secondary school teaching.
The program is grounded in the conceptual framework of the professional
educator. Professional educators integrate complex roles and dispositions in
the service of diverse communities of learners, use effective approaches that
promote high levels of student achievement, and create environments that
prepare learners to be citizens who contribute to a complex world. Candidates
who complete this program have demonstrated evidence of meeting the Idaho
Beginning Teacher Standards and are eligible for recommendation for state
certification.

Students wishing to pursue this degree must meet the requirements and
standards for admission to teacher education, which are described fully under
the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, Students must meet all knowledge, skill, and
disposition requirements to remain in the program.