Mathematics
Revised 11/15/01
Student Learning Outcomes
- Mathematics students should enjoy resources that
are sufficient for achieving their goals. While obtaining mathematical
knowledge, they should also have a reasonable freedom in the choice of their
courses.
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- The education of a student is a cooperative
effort between the student, many faculty in different disciplines, and other
university community members such as advisors, librarians, administrators,
etc. The Mathematics Department controls only one aspect of this effort,
namely the teaching of mathematics. However, this document states
overall desirable learning outcomes for students of mathematics.
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- Mathematics majors should gain a substantive knowledge and comprehension
of the major ideas in the core areas of their fields of study.
- Pure Mathematics: The main topics are modern and linear
algebra and analysis of real-valued functions.
- Applied Mathematics: The main topics are numerical and
statistical analysis, linear algebra, mathematical modeling and
differential equations.
- Mathematics Teaching: The main mathematical topics are
the ones contained in mathematics courses required for
certification. Mathematics teaching majors should also learn
effective approaches for teaching mathematics.
- All mathematics majors should learn a fundamental set of skills that will
enable them to succeed in an ever changing world.
- Problem Solving & Independent Learning: They should
be adequately trained to apply their mathematical knowledge in both
familiar and new situations. They should also be able to seek new
knowledge to help in those endeavors.
- Technology: They should learn to use appropriate
technology, such as computers, as an aide in investigating mathematical
problems and teaching.
- Communication: They should learn to successfully
communicate mathematical ideas and solutions of problems with others at
the appropriate level.
- Students pursuing Mathematics minors, Mathematics Teaching minors, or
Elementary Mathematics Endorsements should be able to effectively apply
appropriate mathematical ideas and/or teaching approaches in their field.
- Mathematics service courses should meet the overall varied needs of client
departments. Students in these courses should obtain the required
mathematical knowledge.
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