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Advice for Planning Your Program

The following pages contain sample planning sheets which outline various options for a mathematics major. The programs include all general education and major requirements as well as certain electives which are recommended for all students. They provide an optimal sequence of courses in order to promote a broad, coherent, developmental mathematics experience. The programs can, of course, be adapted to individual needs, in consultation with your advisor.

The first two years build upon skills learned in high school. The calculus sequence will be completed and you will be introduced to abstract reasoning, statistics and mathematical modeling. Computational skill, problem solving/real world applications, communication and logical reasoning are emphasized. Introduction to Abstract Mathematics is specifically designed to foster good reasoning and communication skills by focusing on the techniques and writing of mathematical proofs. "Proof" is one of the hallmarks of mathematics and its presence increases in upper level courses. Linear Algebra provides an appropriate bridge because of its twin focus on computation and proof.

The junior and senior years build on the mathematical skill and maturity gained in the first two years. In the junior year there are two key courses which are the foundation of abstract mathematics and in them emphasis on proof comes to a climax. Modern Algebra generalizes the high school algebra of addition/multiplication of real numbers to other operations on other sets. Intermediate Analysis re-examines the topics of calculus and provides modern rigorous proofs of its results. Development in the computational and applied areas is continued through the Probability/Statistics sequence which is strongly recommended for all students because of the pervasiveness of statistics in a variety of professional fields. In the junior and senior year, electives should be chosen in consultation with your advisor to broaden your mathematical experience and to focus on areas of particular interest. Independent studies and co-op experiences can be very helpful in this regard.

The following table summarizes course requirements in Teacher Education for students seeking certification in Elementary Education (El.Ed.), Middle/Junior High School Math (MS), and Secondary (Sec). For each of the certification options, there are specific requirements. The table also gives the semester and year when the courses should be taken. Check the college catalog for course descriptions.

	Fall	Spring
First Year	ESEC 100 ALL	ESEC 150 ALL
Sophomore	ESEC 250 ALL	ESEC 281 El.Ed. ESEC 282 MS, Sec.
Junior	ESEC 320 ALL SPED 301 El.Ed.	ESEC 382 El.Ed., MS ESEC 383 El.Ed.
Senior	*ESEC 384* MS. ESEC 385* Sec. ESEC 386 ALL ESEC 387 MS, El.Ed. SPED 420 El.Ed./Sp, Sec/Sp SPED 430 El.Ed/Sp SPED 439 Sec/Sp VE 403 Sec/Sp* Fall Only	ESEC 450 ALL ESEC 460 El.Ed, MS, Sec. ESEC 465 El.Ed./Sp, Sec/Sp SPED 465 El.Ed/Sp, Sec/Sp

Sample 4-Year Planning Sheets

First Year
	Fall	Spring
	Math 130 Precalculus ...or... Math 151 Calculus I Math 141 Introductory Statistics CS 140 Computer Programming I ENG 101 Essay Writing ESEC 100 Introduction to Teaching	Math 151 Calculus I ...or... Math 152 Calculus II Math 265 Math Modeling ESEC 150 Dev, Excep.,& Learning I GEN ED Biology GEN ED
Sophomore
	Fall	Spring
	Math 152 Calculus II ...or... Math 251 Multivariate Calculus Math 225 Intro to Abstract Math ESEC 250 Dev, Excep.,& Learning II GEN ED GEN ED	Math 332 Linear Algebra Math 251 Multivariate Calculus ...or... Elective Phys 241 University Physics I ESEC 282 Literacy in the Content Areas GEN ED
Junior
	Fall	Spring
	Math 331 Modern Algebra Math 341 Mathematical Probability ESEC 320 Education Envirn/Practices GEN ED GEN ED	Math 351 Intermediate Analysis Elective GEN ED GEN ED GEN ED
Senior
	Fall	Spring
	Math 310 History of Mathematics Math 320 Geometry Math 475 Issues in Math ED ESEC 385 Methods: Secondary ESEC 386 Methods: Field Experience	ESEC 450 Seminar: Educational Princples* ESEC 460 Student Teaching Note: For certification Gen Ed's must incude a US History and a geography course. *Taken concurrently with student teaching

First Year
	Fall	Spring
	Math 130 Precalculus ...or... Math 151 Calculus I Math 141 Introductory Statistics CS 140 Computer Programming I ENG 101 Essay Writing ESEC 100 Introduction to Teaching	Math 151 Calculus I ...or... Math 152 Calculus II Math 265 Math Modeling ESEC 150 Dev, Excep.,& Learning I GEN ED Biology GEN ED *Recommended math elective
Sophomore
	Fall	Spring
	Math 152 Calculus II ...or... Math Elective(eg. Math 251) Math 225 Intro to Abstract Math ESEC 250 Dev, Except. & Learn II GEN ED GEN ED	Math 332 Linear Algebra Math 275 Geometry K-9 Phys 241 University Physics I ESEC 282 Literacy Content Areas GEN ED
Junior
	Fall	Spring
	Math 331 Modern Algebra* ...or... Math 320 Geometry* ...or... Math Elective# Math 235 Discrete Math ESEC 320 Ed. Environ. & Practices GEN ED GEN ED GEN ED *one of these 3 is required #Math electives must be at 200/300 level	Math 337 Number Theory* ...or... Math Elective# Math 371 Math/ Middle School GEN ED GEN ED GEN ED
Senior
	Fall	Spring
	Math 310 History of Math Math 475 Issues in Math Education ESEC 384 Methods: Middle School ESEC 386 Methods: Field Experience ESEC 387 Creating Social Contexts for Learning	450 Seminar: Educational Principles 460 Student Teaching

First Year
	Fall	Spring
	Math 130 Precalculus ...or... Math 151 Calculus I Math 141 Introductory Statistics CS 140 Computer Programming I ENG 101 Essay Writing ESEC 100 Introduction to Teaching	Math 151 Calculus I ...or... Math 152 Calculus II Math 265 Math Modeling ESEC 150 Dev, Excep.,& Learning I Math 171 Structure of Number Systems GEN ED
Sophomore
	Fall	Spring
	Math 152 Calculus II ...or... Math 235 Discrete Math ...or... Math Elective Math 225 Intro to Abstract Math Math 172 Application of Number Systems ESEC 250 Dev, Execpt and Learning II GEN ED	Math 332 Linear Algebra Math 275 Geometry K-9 Phys 241 University Physics I ESEC 281 Merging/Evolving Literacy GEN ED
Junior
	Fall	Spring
	Math 331 Modern Algebra* ...or... Math 320 Geometry* ...or... Math Elective ESEC 320 Ed Environ/Practices GEN ED GEN ED GEN ED *one of these three is required	Math 337 Number Theory* ...or... Math Elective GEN ED GEN ED GEN ED GEN ED
Senior
	Fall	Spring
	Math 320 History of Math ...or... Math 475 Issues in Math ED ...or... Math Elective ESEC 382 Methods: Primary ESEC 383 Methods: Intermediate ESEC 386 Methods: Field Experience ESEC 387 Creating Social Contexts for Learning	ESEC 450 Seminar:Educational Principles* ESEC 460 Student Teaching *Taken concurrently with student teaching

First Year
	Fall	Spring
	Math 130 Precalculus ...or... Math 151 Calculus I Math 141 Introductory Statistics CS 140 Computer Programming I ENG 101 Essay Writing GEN ED	Math 151 Calculus I ...or... Math 152 Calculus II Math 265 Math Modeling MATH 242 Applied Statistics ...or... MATH260 Numerical Methods* GEN ED GEN ED * is a co-requisite
Sophomore
	Fall	Spring
	Math 152 Calculus ...or... Math 251 Multivariate Calculus Math 225 Intro to Abstract Math GEN ED GEN ED GEN ED	Math 332 Linear Algebra Math 251 Multivariate Calculus ...or... Math 361 Differential Equations Phys 241 University Physics I GEN ED GEN ED
Junior
	Fall	Spring
	Math 331 Modern Algebra Math 341 Probability Math 468 Intro to Applied Math* ..or... Math 453 Complex Variables* GEN ED GEN ED	Math 342 Mathematical Statistics* Elective ...or... Math 361 Differential Equations (if started w/ precalc) GEN ED GEN ED *Take two out of three.
Senior
	Fall	Spring
	Math 468 Intro to Applied Math* ...or... Math 453 Complex Variables* Elective Elective Elective	Electives Note: Those who start with Precalculus should take Differential Equations in the spring of their Junior year.

First Year
	Fall	Spring
	Math 130 Precalculus ...or... Math 151 Calculus I Math 141 Introductory Statistics CS 140 Computer Programming I ENG 101 Essay Writing GEN ED	Math 151 Calculus I ...or... Math 152 Calculus II Math 265 Math Modeling GEN ED GEN ED GEN ED
Sophomore
	Fall	Spring
	Math 152 Calculus II...or... Math 251 Multivariate Calculus Math 225 Intro to Abstract Math GEN ED GEN ED	Math 332 Linear Algebra Math 251 Multivariate Calculus ...or... Math Elective Phys 241 University Physics I GEN ED GEN ED
Junior
	Fall	Spring
	Math 331 Modern Algebra Math 341 Probability* ...or... Math Elective GEN ED GEN ED GEN ED *suggested electives	Math 342 Mathematical Statistics* ...or... Math Elective Math 351 Intermed Analysis Elective GEN ED GEN ED
Senior
	Fall	Spring
	Math Elective Elective Elective Elective	ElectivesB Math Elective (if started w/precalc) Note: Two math electives must be at the 230 level or higher and the remaining three electives must be at the 305 level or higher.