Honors in mathematics are awarded in recognition of excellent overall scholarship and the successful completion of an honors-level capstone experience.
Candidates need departmental approval based on mathematical maturity, creativity, and the ability to do independent work in order to register for 313-49300 Honors Course. Final approval for honors is decided by a department vote. Honors in mathematics are awarded only upon recommendation of the department faculty.
A prerequisite for entrance into mathematics 313-10000, 313-10100, 313-10200, 313-10500, 313-10600, 313-10800, 313-11100, 313-13100, 313-13200, 313-13500, 313-15200, 313-15500, 313-16100, 313-18000, 313-24300 (also has a course prerequisite), and 313-25200 and computer science 312-11000, 312-11500, 312-13600, 312-13800, and 312-17100 is the appropriate classification of the student in Group 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Math Placement Exam --- All entering students must take the Math Placement Exam. Based on the results, students are initially assigned to one of the four placement groups. This determines where they can enter the mathematics and computer science curriculum. Students can move from one group to another as follows:
Group 4 --- The student must take 313-10000 Mathematics Fundamentals or 313-18000 Mathematics Fundamentals with Computers before any other mathematics or computer science course other than 313-15300. Passing 313-10000 or 313-18000 with a C- or better places the student in Group 3.
Group 3 --- The student may take the computer science courses 312-11000, 312-13600, 312-13800 and the mathematics courses 313-10100, 313-10500, 313-10600, 313-13100, 313-13500, 313-15200, 313-15300, and 313-15500. Completion of 313-10100 with a C- or better or instructor's approval in 313-13100 places the student in Group 2.
Group 2 --- The student may take any course a Group 3 student may take except 313-10100 and 313-13100 and in addition may take and is encouraged to take at least one of 313-10200, 313-10800, 313-13200, 313-16100, and 313-25200, and 312-17100. Completion of 313-10200 with a C- or better or instructor's approval in 313-13200 places the student in Group 1.
Group 1 --- The student may take any course in the mathematics and computer science offerings other than 313-10000, 313-10100, 313-10200, 313-13100, 313-13200, and 313-18000 provided the course prerequisites are met. Students in Group 1 are encouraged to take courses with Group 1 or Group 2 prerequisites.
Assistance is available for students with difficulties in courses.
A course used to satisfy the mathematics/computer science elective requirement in a major offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science cannot also be used as an elective in another major within the department. A course used to satisfy the mathematics/computer science elective requirement in a minor offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science cannot also be used as an elective in another major or minor within the department.
Courses required for both a major in any department and a minor in the mathematics/computer science department are waived for the minor.
The mathematics major prepares students for careers --- in industry, government, and education --- that require problem solving and creative thinking abilities. The curriculum is based on a core of required courses that provides a foundation leading to a number of upper-level options.
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Mathematics, including 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-17600, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100, 313-29100, 313-30300, 313-30500 |
33 |
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Mathematics electives, 11 credits to be selected from: 313-21200, 313-31600, 313-34000, 313-36200, 313-39000, 313-39200, 313-39800, 313-40100, 313-40200, 313-48000, 313-49000, 313-49200, 313-49300, 313-49400. At least 4 credits must be at level 4. |
11 |
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Total |
76 |
Total, B.A. in mathematics |
120 |
An overall average of C (2.00) is required in mathematics courses that are being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the mathematics major and the mathematics and computing minors. Also, no more than one passing grade below C- in mathematics courses may be used.
The program requirements below are for students who will graduate and apply for New York teaching certification before February 2, 2004.
Options leading to certification in mathematics 7-12
· B.A. in Mathematics 7-12
· B.S. in Mathematics-Computer Science 7-12
· B.A. in Mathematics-Economics 7-12
Option leading to certification in mathematics 7-12
and/or physics 7-12
· B.A. in Mathematics-Physics 7-12
For each of the above 7-12 majors, see the general statement on teacher education programs, p. 172, as well as the requirements for the corresponding majors without the 7-12 designation. These requirements are modified as indicated below.
For the B.A. in mathematics 7-12, 313-36200 is added to the list of required courses; students must complete at least 7 credits (excluding 313-36200) from the list of mathematics electives.
313-36200 |
Modern Geometry |
4 |
327-30500 |
Special Methods of Teaching Mathematics |
2 |
327-30800 |
Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level |
3 |
313-29100 |
Sophomore Seminar |
1 |
Total required for degree |
120 |
For the mathematics-computer science, mathematics-economics, and mathematics-physics 7-12 majors with elective mathematics courses, 313-36200 may be counted toward the mathematics electives. For all of the above 7-12 majors, the psychology and education courses required may count toward the required credits of general electives.
The program requirements below are for students who will graduate and apply for New York State teaching certification on or after February 2, 2004. Entering first-year students in fall 2000 and thereafter will complete the following program.
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Mathematics, including 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-17600, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100, 313-29100, 313-30300, 313-30500, 313-36200 |
37 |
Restricted electives in the major department
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7 credits (at least 4 credits must be at level 4) selected from: 313-21200, 313-31600, 313-34000, 313-39000, 313-39200, 313-39800, 313-40100, 313-40200, 313-48000, 313-49000, 313-49200, 313-49300, 313-49400 |
7 |
327-21910 |
Elements of Tutoring |
3 |
312-20100 |
Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
327-10100 |
Literacy Education for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
620-23900 |
Educating Children with Special Needs |
2 |
620-22900 |
Second Language Acquisition: Its Nature and Meaning for Educators |
2 |
330-21010 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
395-34000 |
Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
327-30810 |
Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines |
3 |
327-30510 |
Pedagogy and Practice for the Mathematics Teacher |
3 |
327-41210 |
Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching |
3 |
327-49810 |
Professional Semester in Education |
12 |
Total core education requirements |
38 |
· All teaching option students must successfully complete a year of college-level study in a language other than English. Students may test out of this requirement by taking the language placement test and placing at the 200 level or above.
· All teaching option students must successfully complete a writing course at the 106 level or above.
· All teaching option students must successfully complete the second-year review and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in mathematics. If a student receives an unsuccessful review or a review with stipulations, the student must participate in and successfully pass a second review the following year. Unsuccessful reviews and reviews with stipulations will be accompanied by a written statement outlining what must be done before the next review is complete.
· Students must earn a grade of B or better in 327-30810 and 327-30510 to qualify for student teaching. A grade of B- does not qualify.
· Professional Semester in Education and Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching constitute a full course load during the student teaching semester. No additional courses may be taken.
· All candidates for provisional or initial certification must achieve a passing score on all three sections of the New York State Teacher Certification Examination: the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W), and the Content Specialty Test (CST) in mathematics.
· The mathematics and computer science department chair and the coordinator of teacher education must approve any exceptions to the above requirements.
Electives |
38 | |
Total required for degree |
120 |
An overall average of C (2.00) is required in mathematics courses that are being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the mathematics major and the mathematics and computing minors. Also, no more than one passing grade below C- in mathematics courses may be used.
The program requirements below are for students who will graduate and apply for New York State teaching certification on or after February 2, 2004. Entering first-year students in fall 2000 and thereafter will complete the following program.
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Mathematics, including 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100, 313-29100, 313-31600, 313-36200 |
29 |
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Computer science including 312-17100, 312-17400, 312-21000, 312-24500, 312-30100, 312-31100 |
24 |
Restricted electives in the major department
One computer science elective at level 3 or 4, from: 312-31000, 312-31500, 312-32100, 312-34400, 312-36000, 312-36500, 312-375000, 312-42000 |
4 | |
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One 3- or 4- credit math elective at level 3 or 4 selected from: 313-34000, 313-39000, 313-39200, 313-39800, 313-40100, 313-40200, 313-48000, 313-49000, 313-49200, 313-49300, 313-49400 |
3-4 |
Total credits in the major |
60-61 |
327-21910 |
Elements of Tutoring |
3 |
312-20100 |
Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
327-10100 |
Literacy Education for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
620-23900 |
Educating Children with Special Needs |
2 |
620-22900 |
Second Language Acquisition: Its Nature and Meaning for Educators |
2 |
330-21010 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
395-34000 |
Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
327-30810 |
Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines |
3 |
327-30510 |
Pedagogy and Practice for the Mathematics Teacher |
3 |
327-41210 |
Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching |
3 |
327-49810 |
Professional Semester in Education |
12 |
Total core education requirements |
38 |
· All teaching option students must successfully complete a year of college-level study in a language other than English. Students may test out of this requirement by taking the language placement test and placing at the 200 level or above.
· All teaching option students must complete a writing course at the 106 level or above.
· All teaching option students must successfully complete the second-year review and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in mathematics and computer science. If a student receives an unsuccessful review or a review with stipulations, the student must participate in and successfully pass a second review the following year. Unsuccessful reviews and reviews with stipulations will be accompanied by a written statement outlining what must be done before the next review is complete.
· Students must earn a grade of B or better in 327-30810 and 327-30510 to qualify for student teaching. A grade of B- does not qualify.
· Professional Semester in Education and Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching constitute a full course load during the student teaching semester. No additional courses may be taken.
· All candidates for provisional or initial certification must achieve a passing score on all three sections of the New York State Teacher Certification Examination: the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W), and the Content Specialty Test (CST) in mathematics.
· The mathematics and computer science department chair and the coordinator of teacher education must approve any exceptions to the above requirements.
Electives |
21-22 | |
Total, B.S. in mathematics-computer science with teaching option |
120 |
An overall average of C (2.00) is required in mathematics courses that are being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the major. Also, no more than one passing grade below C- in those courses may be used.
This program is designed for those students whose educational or career objectives combine mathematics and computer science. It provides the opportunity for and recognition of serious concentration in both fields and prepares students for graduate study or career placement in either field.
Mathematics, including 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100, 313-31600 and one 4-credit elective at level 3 or 4 |
28 | |
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Computer science, including 312-17100, 312-17400, 312-21000, 312-24500, 312-30100, 312-31100, and one additional computer science elective at level 3 or 4 |
28 |
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One additional 3 or 4 credit elective at level 3 or level 4, from either mathematics or computer science |
3-4 |
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Electives |
60-61 |
Total, B.S. in mathematics-computer science |
120 |
An overall average of C (2.00) is required in mathematics and computer science courses being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the major. No more than one passing grade below C- in those courses may be used.
The mathematics-economics program provides quantitative background for students who wish to enter graduate school, industry, and government. It offers the mathematics student applications in the form of economic models and econometric studies, and the economics student foundations and analysis of mathematics necessary for a cogent exposition of quantitative economics. In general, the program places economics and mathematics into the broad context of rigorous analytical studies.
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Economics: 306-12100, 306-12200, 306-32100, 306-33300, 306-33400, 306-34300, 306-34400, 306-41100, and 306-49200 |
27 |
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Computer science/mathematics: 312-11000 or 312-17100 or 313-17600; 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100, 313-31600 |
27-28 |
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Electives |
65-66 |
Total, B.A. in mathematics-economics |
120 |
An overall average of C (2.00) is required in mathematics and computer science courses being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the major. No more than one passing grade below C- in those courses may be used.
The mathematics-physics major provides an option for students who want to concentrate on both areas equally, rather than majoring in one or the other. It also provides an option for those who are undecided between the two fields at the time of freshman registration; the student can move easily to either mathematics or physics at any time up to the middle of the junior year.
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Physics: 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-12000, 315-21700, 315-21800, 315-22500, 315-30100, 315-30500, 315-31100 |
29 |
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Mathematics: 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-21100, 313-21200, 313-26000, 313-26100, and 313-30300 or 313-30500 |
27 |
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Either mathematics or physics electives at level 3 or above or any approved course |
3-4 |
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Total |
60-61 |
Total, B.A. in mathematics-physics |
120 |
An overall average of C (2.00) is required in mathematics courses being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the major. No more than one passing grade below C- in mathematics courses may be used.
The mathematics minor program provides an option for nonmajors who wish to take mathematics courses, be guided in course selection, and receive recognition for their studies.
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Mathematics: 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-17600 or 312-17100, 313-26000, 313-29100 |
17 |
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One elective chosen from 313-21100 or above, excluding 313-24300 and 313-26000 |
3-4 |
Total required for minor |
20-21 |
Students interested in a mathematics minor should consult a departmental adviser.
An overall average of C (2.00) is required in mathematics courses being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the minor. No more than one passing grade below C- in mathematics courses may be used.
Students can receive credit and advanced placement in Calculus I (313-11100) by receiving a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on the calculus AB College Board Advanced Placement Examination. Students can receive credit and advanced placement in Calculus I (313-11100) and Calculus II (313-11200) by receiving a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on the calculus BC College Board Advanced Placement Examination. Ithaca College also provides its own placement examination for students who feel they have a knowledge of calculus but have not taken the College Board Advanced Placement Examination.
Students can receive credit in 313-24300 Statistics by receiving a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination.
Students can receive credit and advanced placement in 312-17100 Principles of Computing Science I if they have a grade of 4 or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination.
A grade of C- or better is required for a course in mathematics to fulfill a prerequisite for another mathematics course.
A student requires the permission of the mathematics department to take a mathematics course that is a prerequisite for a mathematics course for which he/she has previously received credit.
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