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, 312-15000, 312-15700,
and 312-17100 is the appropriate classification of the student
in Group 1, 2, 3, or 4.
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, 312-15000, and 312-15700 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.
| 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: At least 4 credits must be at level 4. 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 |
11 |
| Total | 76 | |
| 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.
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. 128,
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.
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 | |
| Computer science, including 312-17100, 312-17400, 312-21100, 312-30100, and three additional electives at level 3 or 4. At most one level 2 computer science course may be substituted | 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 required for degree | 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 mathematics and computer science 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.
| Economics: 306-12100, 306-12200, 306-32100, 306-33300, 306-33400, 306-34300, 306-34400, 306-41100, and 306-49200 | 27 | |
| Computer science/mathematics: 312-11000 or 312-17100 or 313-17600; 313-11100, 313-11200, 313-21100, 313-26000, 313-26100, 313-31600 |
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| Electives |
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|
| Total required for degree | 120 |
An overall average of C (2.00) is required in mathematics/computer science courses being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the major. No more than one passing grade below C- in mathematics/computer science 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.
| Physics: 315-11700, 315-11800, 315-12000, 315-21700, 315-21800, 315-22500, 315-30100, 315-30500, 315-31100 | 29 | |
| Mathematics: 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 |
| Total | 60-61 | |
| Total required for degree. | 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.
| Mathematics: 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.
Students
can receive credit and advanced placement in calculus (313-11100
or 313-11100, 313-11200) by receiving a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on
the College Board Advanced Placement Examination. Ithaca College
also provides its own departmental 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.
