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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Mathematics - Major
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The mathematics major is designed for students who want a solid mathematical background for a broad range of career options and graduate work. Many math majors have minors or double majors. This program consists of 42 credits of mathematics, including Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra and Mathematical Programming. Students also take one semester of physics.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will reason, construct and evaluate mathematical arguments.
- Students will know, understand, and apply the process of mathematical problem solving.
- Students will communicate their mathematical thinking orally and in writing to peers, faculty, and others.
- Students will demonstrate a positive disposition toward mathematical processes and mathematical learning.
- Students will demonstrate their knowledge of specific mathematics concepts and procedures.
- Students will use technology to learn mathematics.
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Core Curriculum Requirements
All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements.
Mathematics Core
The Mathematics core provides the foundation for all of our programs. Students take 7 courses (19 credits) listed below. The individual programs add mathematical depth and breadth. The Senior Comprehensive Problem Solving Seminar engages the student in integrating and applying a broad range of skills and concepts.
Required Courses for Mathematics Majors
In addition to the Mathematics core, students in the Mathematics major are required to take the 9 credits listed below.
Elective Courses for Mathematics Majors
For the Mathematics major, students select twelve credits (4 courses) from this list of elective courses. Mathematics Senior Experience
The comprehensive experience evaluates student mastery in mathematical thinking. Students are actively involved in investigating collections of non-routine problems from a variety of sources. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding and application of fundamental concepts, processes, representations and communication of mathematics. Mathematics Sample Program
Freshman Year
- Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
- Perspectives Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 6
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Perspectives Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 9
- Perspectives Enduring Questions - Science (PEQ) Credits: 4
- Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 6
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Junior Year
- Elective Credits: 9
- DEIB designated course Credits: 3
- Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 3
- Math Elective Credits: 6 - 9
- Core Milestone Experience (CME) Credits: 0
- Experiential Learning (EL) Pathway
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Senior Year
- Elective Credits: 18
- Math Elective Credits: 6 - 9
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