Mathematics

> Typical beginning sequences and placement in mathematics courses

Major Sequence in Mathematics:

A minimum of eleven course units in mathematics to include:

  • 1) One of the calculus sequences (i), (ii).
  • 2) Math 200 and 215. Both Math 200 and Math 215 should be completed by the end of the second year. Students should consult with a mathematics advisor in order to determine the best time for them to take these courses.

And a minimum of six courses that satisfy the following requirements:

  • 3) Two courses selected from Math 405, 410, 415, 425, 440, or 470.  Students must take at least one 400-level course in mathematics in their senior year.  Students are allowed to take more than two 400-level courses.
  • 4) Four additional electives selected from Math 300, 307, 310, 311, 324, 325, 330, 340, 351, 360, 405, 415, 425, 440, or approved 370/470.

Minor Sequence in Mathematics:

A minimum of six course units in mathematics to include:

  • 1) Math 161 and Math 162, or Math 165 and Math 166.
  • 2) Math 263 or Math 267.
  • 3) Math 200 or Math 215.
  • 4) Two additional courses numbered 300 or above, but excluding Math 397.

Math 105, 106, 110, 235, 397, and 495 will not count towards the Mathematics major or minor.

Credit will not be allowed for both Math 161 and 165.  Moreover, credit will not be allowed for any course that is taken after the successful completion of another course for which the first course was a prerequisite.

Mathematics majors and minors who desire secondary certificates and/or middle school and area teaching endorsements should apply to the Teacher Education Program in their sophomore year.  Those students should also refer to the Educational Studies curriculum description in this Catalog and the Teacher Education Handbook ( http://www.iwu.edu/edstudies/handbooks/ ) for further information.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science maintains five computer labs. A Mathematics Learning Center (MLC) is also maintained throughout the academic year. It is staffed with student assistants under faculty supervision and is open to students enrolled in most first-year courses.