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Mathematics Learning Outcomes

Learning Goals for the Major Programs in Mathematics

At Ƶ, math majors will develop a breadth of understanding
in calculus, linear algebra, statistics, and computer programming,
along with a depth of knowledge in algebra, analysis, or statistics.
  • Students will formulate complete, concise, and correct mathematical proofs.
  • Students will frame problems using multiple mathematical and statistical representations of relevant structures and relationships and solve using standard techniques.
  • Students will create quantitative models to solve real world problems in appropriate contexts.
  • Students will effectively use professional level technology tools to support the study of mathematics and statistics.
  • Students will clearly communicate quantitative ideas both orally and in writing to a range of audiences.

The coursework that a student undertakes with as a Major in Mathematics will support the learning goals in the following way:

CourseWriting ProofsProblem SolvingModelingTechnologyCommunication
201/202NoNoLotsSomeNo
210LotsSomeNoSomeLots
227NoLotsLotsLotsSome
261NoLotsLotsNoNo
Comp 150NoSomeNoLotsNo
212/215NoLotsLotsNoNo
365/370LotsNoNoNoSome
228NoSomeSomeSomeNo
327/337NoLotsLotsLotsSome
328NoSomeSomeSomeNo
221LotsNoNoLotsSome
Data 229NoSomeLotsLotsNo
Comp 250NoSomeNoLotsNo
Math 460LotsNoNoNoLots
Stats 460NoSomeLotsLotsLots

Learning Goals for the Minor Program in Mathematics

At Ƶ, math minors will develop a breadth of understanding
in calculus and computer programming,
with the goal of applying mathematics in context.
  • Students will formulate complete, concise, and correct mathematical proofs.
  • Students will frame problems using multiple mathematical and statistical representations of relevant structures and relationships and solve using standard techniques.
  • Students will create quantitative models to solve real world problems in appropriate contexts.
  • Students will effectively use professional level technology tools to support the study of mathematics and statistics.

The coursework that a student undertakes with as a Minor in Mathematics will support the learning goals in the following way:

CourseWriting ProofsProblem SolvingModelingTechnology
201/202NoLotsSomeNo
210LotsSomeNoSome
227NoLotsLotsLots
261NoLotsLotsNo
Comp 150NoSomeNoLots
212/215NoLotsLotsNo
365/370LotsNoNoNo
228NoSomeSomeSome
201/202NoLotsSomeNo
327/337NoLotsLotsLots
328NoSomeSomeSome
221LotsNoNoLots
Data 229NoSomeLotsLots
Comp 250NoSomeNoLots
Math 460LotsNoNoNo
Stat 460NoSomeLotsLots

Learning Goals for the Minor Program in Statistics

At Ƶ, stat minors will develop a breadth of understanding
in statistics and probability,
with the goal of applying statistics in context.
  • Students will summarize data visually and numerically.
  • Students will build and assess data-based models.
  • Students will learn and apply the tools of formal inference.
  • Students will ... the mathematical and probabilistic foundations of statistical inference.
  • Students will execute statistical analyses with professional software.

The coursework that a student undertakes with as a Minor in Statistics will support the learning goals in the following way:

CourseSummarizeModelsInferenceMath/ProbSoftware
Intro StatLotsNoLotsNoLots
Math 327LotsLotsLotsNoLots
Math 337SomeLotsLotsNoLots
CalculusNoNoNoSomeNo
Math 228NoNoNoLotsSome
Math 328NoNoSomeLotsNo
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