Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

James Conklin, Associate Professor and Chair

The Department of Mathematics offers a curriculum with sufficient depth and flexibility to provide a sound program of study for a wide range of mathematical interests. General interest courses are offered for students interested in studying mathematics for their own information and enjoyment.

The department offers programs that lead to the bachelor's degree in mathematics, mathematics-economics, mathematics-physics, and mathematics-computer science.

Requirements for Honors in Mathematics

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. Final approval for honors is decided by a department vote. Honors in mathematics are awarded only upon recommendation of the department faculty.

Math Placement Groups

Departmental Policies on Math Placement Groups

A prerequisite for entrance into mathematics 313-10000, 313-10500, 313-10600, 313-10700, 313-10800, 313-11100, 313-13100, 313-13200, 313-13500, 313-14400, 313-15200, 313-15500, 313-16100, 313-18000, 313-24300 (also has a course prerequisite), and 313-25200 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 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 course. Passing 313-10000 or 313-18000 with a C- or better places the student in group 3.

Group 3 -- The student may take mathematics courses 313-10500, 313-10600, 313-10700, 313-13100, 313-13500, 313-15200, and 313-15500. Completion of 313-10700 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 that a group 3 student may take, except 313-13100, and in addition may take -- and is encouraged to take -- at least one of 313-10200, 313-10800, 313-13200, 313-14400, 313-16100, and 313-25200. Instructor's approval in 313-13200 places the student in group 1.

Group 1 -- The student may take any course in the mathematics offerings other than 313-10000, 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.

Requirements for the Major in Mathematics -- B.A.

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.

Credits in the major

	Mathematics, including 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-17600, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100, 313-29100, 313-30300, 313-30500	33
	Mathematics electives, 11 credits to be selected from 313-21200, 313-31600, 313-34000, 313-36200, 313-39000, 313-39200, 313-40100, 313-40200, 313-48000, 313-49000, 313-49200, 313-49300, 313-49400. At least 4 credits must be at level 4.	11
Electives
	Electives	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. No more than one passing grade below C- in mathematics courses may be used.

Requirements for Mathematics -- B.A. with Teaching Option

Credits in the major

Mathematics, including 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-17600, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100, 313-29100, 313-30300, 313-30500, 313-36200

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Restricted electives in the major department

Seven credits (at least 4 credits must be at level 4) selected from 313-21200, 313-31600, 313-34000, 313-39000, 313-39200, 313-40100, 313-40200, 313-48000, 313-49000, 313-49200, 313-49300, 313-49400

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Core education requirements

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
795-34000	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
795-11000	Child Abuse Identification and Prevention	0
795-11100	Drug and Alcohol Abuse: Identification and Prevention	0
	Total core education requirements	38

Additional core requirements

0. All teacher education 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 level 2 or above.
0. All teacher education students must successfully complete a writing course numbered 377-10600 or above.
0. 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.
0. 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.
0. 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.
0. All candidates for initial certification must successfully complete all three sections of the New York State teacher certification exam: the liberal arts and sciences test, the assessment of teaching skills-written, and the content area exam.
0. The mathematics department chair and the coordinator of teacher education must approve any exceptions to the above requirements.

	Electives	38
	Total, B.A. in mathematics, teacher education	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.

Requirements for Mathematics-Computer Science -- B.S. with Teaching Option

Credits in the major

	Mathematics, including 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100, 313-29100, 313-31600, 313-36200	29
	Computer science, including 312-17100, 312-21000, 312-22000, 312-24500, 312-41100, 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
	One 3- or 4-credit math elective at level 3 or 4 from 313-34000, 313-39000, 313-39200, 313-40100, 313-40200, 313-48000, 313-49000, 313-49200, 313-49300, 313-49400	3-4
	Total credits in the major	60-61

Core education requirements

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
795-34000	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
795-11000	Child Abuse Identification and Prevention	0
795-11100	Drug and Alcohol Abuse: Identification and Prevention	0
	Total core education requirements	38

Additional core requirements

0. 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 level 2 or above.
0. All teaching-option students must complete a writing course numbered 377-10600 or above.
0. All teaching-option students must successfully complete the second-year review and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in mathematics and in 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.
0. 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.
0. 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.
0. All candidates for initial certification must successfully complete all three sections of the New York State teacher certification exam: the liberal arts and sciences test, the assessment of teaching skills-written, and the content area exam.
0. The chairs of the mathematics and computer science departments 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.

Requirements for the Major in Mathematics-Computer Science -- B.S.

This program is designed for 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
	Computer science, including 312-17100, 312-21000, 312-22000, 312-24500, 312-41100, 312-31100, and one additional computer science elective at level 3 or 4	28
	One additional 3- or 4-credit elective at level 3 or level 4, from either mathematics or computer science	3-4
	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.

Requirements for the Major in Mathematics-Economics -- B.A.

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.

Credits in the major

	Economics, including 306-12100, 306-12200, 306-32100, 306-33300, 306-33400, 306-41100, and 306-49200	27
	Computer science/mathematics, including 312-11000, 312-17100, or 313-17600; 313-11100; 313-11200; 313-21100; 313-26000; 313-26100; 313-31600	27-28

Electives

	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.

Requirements for the Major in Mathematics-Physics -- B.A.

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.

Credits in the major

	Physics, including 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-12000, 315-21700, 315-21800, 315-22500, 315-30100, 315-30500, 315-31100	29
	Mathematics, including 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-21100, 313-21200, 313-26000, 313-26100, and 313-30300 or 313-30500	27
	Either mathematics or physics electives at level 3 or above or any approved course	3-4

Electives

	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.

Minor in Mathematics

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.

Requirements for the minor

	Mathematics, including 313-11100; 313-11200; 313-17600 or 312-17100; 313-26000; 313-29100	17
	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.

Advanced Placement

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.

Notes on Prerequisites

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.