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Academic Catalog '11-'12 | Mathematics

Mathematics

Faculty

Kerry Luse, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Program Chair)
Uziel Awret, Instructor of Mathematics
Lee Chiang, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Sita Ramamurti, Professor of Mathematics

Description

The study of mathematics is an integral part of a liberal arts education. All students need to develop critical skills in problem solving and analytical thinking. The Mathematics Program at Trinity serves the community at large and offers mathematics students many opportunities to explore both inside and outside the classroom.

The mathematics major enables students to build a solid theoretical and technical foundation and to develop an appreciation of the nature of mathematics in the liberal arts tradition. Students gain technological expertise through the use of mathematical/statistical software packages and computer languages. As seniors, majors work on individual projects and communicate their work both through speaking and writing.

Mathematics students are involved in many activities outside the classroom such as serving as mentors and tutors to students in introductory courses.

The Women in Math and Science (TWMS) is an organization for students pursuing majors in math, science or in applications of these areas. The goal of TWMS is to expose students to available career opportunities, and to inform about summer programs, internships, and graduate programs. The club sponsors talks with professional scientists employed in a variety of academic and nonacademic settings and arranges trips to technical companies and industrial/governmental firms.

The Mathematics Program supports a major and a minor in mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences. The major prepares students for graduate school and professional positions in government, business, and industry. Majors may adopt a theoretical or applied focus through their selection of electives ranging from number theory and history of mathematics to mathematical modeling and differential equations.

Major Requirements

To earn the bachelor's degree in mathematics, students must complete 52 credits distributed among required courses and supplemental requirements. MATH 431 is strongly recommended for students who plan to attend graduate school.

Required Courses (32 credits)

ALL of the following mathematics courses:

MATH 125
MATH 225
MATH 301
MATH 325
MATH 331
MATH 315
MATH 403
MATH 499
CMSC 111

Supplemental Requirements (20 credits)

BOTH of the following physics courses:

PHYS 111
PHYS 112

ONE course chosen from between the following:

MATH 431
MATH 437

ONE additional course at the 200-level or above

TWO additional courses at the 300-level or above

Minor Requirements

Minor in Mathematics:

Required Courses (23 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

MATH 125
MATH 225
MATH 331

TWO additional courses at the 200-level or above

TWO additional courses at the 300-level or above

Minor in Applied Statistics:

Required Courses (19 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

MATH 110
MATH 125
MATH 210
MATH 310

TWO more courses (at least 6 credits) chosen from:

CMSC 111
MATH 315
MATH 410
MATH 345

Program Policies

Advanced Placement:
Students who score 4 or 5 on the calculus AB or BC exam will receive credit for MATH 125. Students who score 4 or 5 on the BC calculus exam may receive credit for MATH 225 at the discretion of the program chair.

CLEP Policy:
A satisfactory score on the CLEP exam in college algebra will be accepted in lieu of MATH 103. A satisfactory score on the CLEP exam in calculus will be accepted in lieu of MATH 125.

Cross-tallied Courses:
Courses that are cross-tallied represent identical courses offered with a different program prefix. Students may not enroll in or receive credit for more than one iteration of a cross-tallied course even in different semesters.

Grades in Major and Minor Courses:
Students are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major or the minor. To declare the mathematics major, a student must receive a "B" or better in MATH 125 and MATH 225 or the approval of the program chair.

Pass/No Pass:
No major or minor courses may be taken pass/no pass.

Senior Assessment:
Every mathematics major must successfully complete MATH 499.

TELL Policy:
TELL credits are accepted toward the Trinity degree based on the approval of program faculty. TELL credits do not count toward the major in mathematics.

Transfer Credits:
Students wishing to transfer credits must consult the Program Chair.

Course Descriptions


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