Mathemati cs (47 units) This emphasis allows the student flexibility in the selection of upper-division courses. A faculty advisor will aid the student in making these choices. The student planning to pursue mathemat- ics in graduate school would find this particularly appropriate. This emphasis must complete: Math 105, 106, 112, 205, 291, 305, 315, two units of 370; Computer Science 105; and six courses (18 units) in math at the 300 or 400 level. Mathemati cs Secondary Teaching (63 units) Students who wish to prepare to teach mathematics at the high- school level should select this emphasis. These students work toward a preliminary single-subject credential. Those students in- terested in a teaching credential should be advised that all single subject teaching credential programs are subject to revision. Consult the School of Education for details on current programs. This emphasis must complete: Math 105, 106, 112, 205, 291, 305, 315, 331, 332, 341, two units of 370, 415, two courses (6 units) at the 300 or 400 level; Computer Science 105, and Education 301, 330, 341, 425, and 435.
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Faculty Chair: ...............................................................Edward Thurber, Ph.D. Professor: ...................................................................................Thurber Associate Professor: .................................................................Stangl Mission & Learning Outcomes The Department of Mathematics at Biola University provides several areas of concentration in addition to a basic core curricu- lum. The student is allowed considerable flexibility in the major, depending upon vocational or professional goals. Our student labs are equipped with numerous Pentium and Macintosh work- stations. We also have a Computer Science Alcove equipped with the latest Pentium IV platforms running either Windows or Linux. The department endeavors to provide (1) a strong foundational core curriculum for the student desiring to pursue graduate study in both the pure and applied fields of mathematical science, (2) course work and training to prepare students for applied mathematical sciences (statistics, computer science, operations research and actuarial science) and the field of teaching, (3) sup- port courses for the curriculum of other majors (biological science, physical science, engineering, business and nursing) and (4) courses basic to gaining some knowledge of mathematics as part of a liberal arts education. The department provides an attractive and thorough offering in mathematics as part of God’s creation and there is a concerted effort to integrate faith and learning. Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and the math major in one of the emphases. Those who plan to pursue graduate studies should take at least two of 410, 450 or 480 regardless of the area of concentration.
All concentrations must include 24 upper division units.
The general education requirement for a foreign language for those following a mathematical sciences major may be met by two years of high school language or the first four units of a college language. The science / mathematics requirement may be met by three units of science.
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Minor A Mathematical Sciences Minor is offered with the completion of 23 units, six of which must be upper division. Students must con- sult with a department adviser. The basic curriculum for a minor is 106, 112, 205, 291, two courses (6 units) at the 300 or 400 level and Computer Science 105. Courses (MATH) MATH 101 Precalculus Mathematics...................................................... 3
Majors Appli ed Math (47 units)
Students who are interested in preparing for careers in business or industry should choose this emphasis. Courses introduce a variety of areas of applied mathematics. This emphasis must complete: Math 105, 106, 112, 205, 291, 305, 315, 321, 331, 332, 333, two units of 370, 435 or 440, one course (3 units) at the 300 or 400 level in Math, and Computer Science 105. Computer Sc i ence (53 units) This emphasis allows a mathematics major the opportunity to focus on the more mathematical aspects of computer science. This emphasis must complete: Math 105, 106, 112, 205, 291, 305, 315, at least two of 321, 331, 332, 333, two units of 370; Computer Science 105, 106, 202, 400; and three courses (9 units) at the 300 or 400 level in math or computer science.
Sets, the real number system, relations, functions, graphs, algebraic processes, inequalities, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, introduction to se- quences. Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics or consent. Cannot be counted toward the major. Spring.
MATH 102 Topics in Mathematics........................................................ 1-2 Topics in mathematics selected from general education math- ematics classes. Arranged in conjunction with the individual needs of the student. Prerequisite: consent. MATH 103 Calculus for Management Sciences.................................. 3 Fundamental principles of differential and integral calculus. Applications chosen mainly from the management sciences. Prerequisite: passing proficiency exam administered by
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