2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

Mathematics

The mathematics major at Cumberland University will provide each student a solid foundation in several core branches of mathematics (calculus, analysis, and algebra) and will help students develop quantitative and abstract reasoning skills; will encourage students to read, discuss, write about, and orally present mathematics; and will prepare students to apply these skills in advanced degree programs and/or careers requiring expertise in mathematics.

The Bachelor of Science degree prepares the student for graduate study or for employment requiring mathematical expertise. Students majoring in Mathematics must take MATH 121 to satisfy the General Education Core (GEC) requirement in mathematics. Students whose mathematical background is insufficient for MATH 121 may take MATH 111 and MATH 112 as general electives. However, these courses cannot be used as part of the major.All students majoring in mathematics must take 120 minimum required semester hours: 44-47 from the GEC, 22-23 from required mathematics courses (not including MATH 121), nine from upper level mathematics electives, and three hours of computer programming courses. All students must select sufficient general elective courses to bring the total hours for graduation to a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students majoring in mathematics are encouraged to choose general elective courses so that a minor in a related field is completed.

Students interested in mathematics teacher licensure must complete this program of study and the Secondary Education dual major. Candidates should work with an advisor in Mathematics and an advisor from the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts early and often to ensure enrollment in the required courses. Classroom Management (ED 432) and Methods in Education (ED 433) must be taken the semester prior to student teaching.

Degree Requirements

Area I – Foundation Skills - 2 hours

FSL 101Foundations of Scholarship and Learning

2

FSL 101 is required only for new and transferring freshmen with less than 24 credit hours. Students must earn a "C" or higher in FSL 101.

Area I - Rhetoric and Communication - 15 hours

ENG 101English Composition I

3

ENG 102English Composition II

3

SPEE 220Fundamentals of Speech

3

SPAN 111Elementary Spanish I

3

and

SPAN 112Elementary Spanish II

3

or

FRE 111Elementary French I

3

and

FRE 112Elementary French II

3

Students must earn a "C" or higher in ENG 101, ENG 102, FRE 111, and SPAN 111.

Area I – Mathematics - 4 hours

MATH 121Calculus I

4

Students must earn a "C" or higher in MATH 121.

Area II - Arts and Humanities (choose one) - 3 hours

ART 191Enhancing Art Understanding

3

ENG 210Introduction to Film Studies

3

MU 129Music Listening

3

PHIL 201Introduction to Philosophy

3

THR 100Introduction to Theatre

3

Area II - Literature in English (choose one) - 3 hours

ENG 215Introduction to Literature

3

ENG 216Topics in Literature

3

Area II - The Social Sciences (choose two) - 6 hours

ANTH 210/SOC 210Cultural Anthropology

3

ECON 241Principles of Macroeconomics

3

or

ECON 242Principles of Microeconomics

3

POLSC 223Introduction to American National Government & Politics

3

or

POLSC 224Introduction to American State and Local Government & Politics

3

PSY 201General Psychology

3

or

PSY 211Psychology of Human Growth & Development

3

SOC 221Introduction to Sociology

3

SOC 223Social Problems

3

Area II - History - 6 hours

Choose one of two sequences:
HIS 191World Civilization to 1500

3

and

HIS 192World Civilization since 1500

3

or

HIS 201History of the United States I

3

and

HIS 202History of the United States II

3

Area II - Natural Sciences - 7-8 hours

Choose one from the following:

BIO 100Principles of Biology

4

BIO 111General Biology I

3

Choose one from the following:

ASTR 100Introduction to Astronomy

4

CHEM 103Fundamentals of Chemistry

3

and

CHEM 103LFundamentals of Chemistry Lab

1

CHEM 111General Chemistry I

3

and

CHEM 111LGeneral Chemistry I Lab

1

PHY 210General Physics I

4

PS 100Physical Science

4

Required Mathematics Courses - 22-23 hours

MATH 122Calculus II

4

MATH 251Mathematical Proofs and Structures

3

MATH 321Calculus III

4

MATH 331Linear Algebra

3

MATH 441Real Analysis

3

MATH 451Abstract Algebra

3

MATH 475Senior Seminar in Mathematics

2

or

MATH 495Senior Project

3

Students must earn a "C" or higher in all Required Mathematics courses.

Mathematics Electives - 9 hours

Choose three from the following:

MATH 307College Geometry

3

MATH 315Probability and Statistics

3

MATH 329Differential Equations

3

MATH 332Advanced Linear Algebra

3

MATH 442Advanced Real Analysis

3

MATH 452Advanced Abstract Algebra

3

MATH 498Special Topics in Mathematics

3

MATH 498 may be taken twice, under different topics, for up to six hours of credit to satisfy this degree requirement. Students must earn a "C" or higher in all Mathematics electives.

Other Requirements for major - 3 hours

Students must take a computer programming course approved by the mathematics faculty.

Students must earn a "C" or higher in the computer programming requirement.

General Electives - 38-42 hours

Select sufficient courses from any academic discipline to bring the total hours for graduation to a minimum of 120. Students majoring in mathematics are strongly encouraged to select general elective courses to complete a minor or double major.

Total GEC Credit Hours (44-47 hours)
Total Mathematics Core (22-23 hours)
Total Mathematics Electives (9 hours)
Total Other Requirements (3 hours)
Total General Electives (38-42 hours)

120 minimum hours required for graduation.