Mathematics Teaching
The math teaching minor satisfies state teaching endorsement requirements in mathematics for students completing the secondary education endorsement. It also satisfies state teaching endorsement requirements in mathematics for students majoring in elementary education.
Minor requirements
MAT 112QR - Calculus I
(4 credits) (NWCore option under Quantitative Reasoning) This course is a
study of functions, limits, derivatives and integrals with a strong
emphasis on both theory and applications.
Note: Meets four times per week.
Prerequisites: C- or higher in MAT109, or an ACT math score of at least
24 (SAT 570 or above), or permission of mathematics department chair.
MAT 180WI - Logic and Discrete Mathematics
(3 credits)(Writing intensive) An introduction to the language and logic of
mathematical proof via topics in discrete mathematics. Topics will include
logic, elementary number theory, basic set theory and methods of
mathematical proof (direct proof, indirect proof, induction).
Note: Other topics will be chosen from counting, functions, relations,
recursion and graph theory.
Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT 112QR or permission of instructor.
MAT 211 - Calculus II
A study of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper
integration, sequences, series, polar coordinates and conic sections.
Note: Meets four times per week.
Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT112QR or permission of instructor.
(4 Credits)
MAT 317 - Linear Algebra
A study of the algebra of matrices and vector spaces including matrix operations, systems of equations, determinants, properties of real vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.Prerequisite: C- or better in
MAT112QR and 180 or permission of instructor.(3 credits)
MAT 411 - College Geometry
A study of topics in Euclidean geometry as well as axiomatic systems, non- Euclidean geometry, and projective geometry.Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT180 or permission of instructor.(3 credits, alternate years, consult department)
Choose one course:
MAT 116QR - Statistics for the Natural and Social Sciences
(3 credits)(NWCore option under Quantitative Reasoning) This course is
designed to introduce topics in probability and statistics
with an emphasis on problems in the sciences. We will study discrete and
continuous distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, p-values,
correlation, and simple linear regression. There will be three main
sections in this course, examining descriptive statistics (the nature of
data and how to summarize it), basic probability concepts (the
mathematical study of uncertainty), and inferential statistics (making
claims or decisions based on one or more sets of data).
Note: Students may receive credit for only one course among MAT
116QR, MAT 117QR and MAT 208.
Prerequisites: C- or better in MAT090, an ACT math score of 20 or above
(SAT 510 or above), a passing score on the basic algebra placement exam,
or permission of instructor.
MAT 117QR - Applied Statistics for Management
(3 credits)(NWCore option under Quantitative Reasoning) The course is
designed to study statistical methodology commonly used in
business including descriptive statistics (the nature of data and how to
summarize it), basic probability concepts, and inferential statistics
(making claims or decisions from one or more sets of data using
confidence intervals and multiple types of hypothesis testing).
Note: Students may receive credit for only one course among MAT
116QR, MAT 117QR and MAT 208.
Prerequisites: C- or better in MAT090, an ACT math score of 20 or above
(SAT 510 or above), a passing score on the basic algebra placement exam,
or permission of instructor.
Cognate requirement
Choose one course:
CSC 170 - Statistical Programming
In today's data-driven world, statistical literacy and data analysis are
increasingly important skills. This course introduces students to the
fundamental aspects of programming, such as data types, procedural
abstraction, control structures, and iteration, with a focus on the
application of these concepts to statistics and data analysis. Topics will
include the programmatic implementation of summary statistics, correlation,
linear modeling, and clustering. A statistics-focused language, such as R,
is covered in-depth for the purpose of gaining mastery of these principles. Prerequisites: C- or better in MAT 090 or Math ACT subscore of 20 or above (SAT 510 or above).
CSC 171QR - Computer Science I
(4 credits) (NWCore option under Quantitative Reasoning) This is the first
in a two-semester sequence of courses that introduces students to
fundamental aspects of the field of computing; focusing on
problem-solving, software design concepts and their realization as
computer programs. Topics include procedural abstraction, control
structures, iteration, data types and their representation. An
introduction to a high-level language, for the purpose of gaining mastery
of these principles, will be provided in lectures and hands-on laboratory
experiences.
Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT090, an ACT math score of 20 or above
(SAT 510 or above), or a passing score on the MAT090 placement exam.