Mathematics Department
MacLean Hall 375, (218) 477-2274
Chair: Ellen Fagerstrom
Faculty: Sayel Ali, Aggie Chadraa, Tamara Fitting, Damiano Fulghesu, Adam Goyt, Timothy Harms, Justin James, Bette Midgarden, Kristine Montis, Lian Ng, Carol Okigbo, Ariyaratna Wijetunga

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Mathematics requires a minimum of 120 credits and is designed to prepare students to enter graduate school in mathematics or other disciplines that require a strong background in mathematics. This degree is also appropriate for students seeking a solid liberal arts degree that will enable them to be successful in a wide variety of careers.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics education requires a minimum of 120 credits. This degree is for students who intend to teach mathematics at the middle school or high school level. In addition to the requirements in the Mathematics Department, students must complete the “Professional Education Sequence” of courses required for Teaching Licensure.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics requires a minimum of 120 credits and is a professional degree with a computational emphasis. This emphasis is for students who wish to prepare themselves for industrial careers that involve problem solving using computer technology.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics: Actuarial Science requires a minimum of 120 credits and will prepare students for a career as an Actuary. The field requires knowledge of probability, statistics, finance, and economics. Actuaries often work in the financial services sector, including working for insurance companies, commercial banks, and investment banks.

Students who major in mathematics often declare a minor in a second field such as biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or business. Minors in mathematics are available to complement any major.

Math Placement and Testing Policy
Students who present acceptable ACT math subscores will be exempt from testing. The ACT math subscores will be used for course placement for college-level courses. Students without ACT scores or with ACT scores that signify the student is not ready for college-level work must take the Accuplacer tests. Information regarding Accuplacer testing is available at the Academic Support Center.

The shelf life of ACT scores is 2 years from original test year in order to be considered for exemption. The shelf life of Accuplacer math scores is 24 months from original test date.

Students who have completed their math requirement at another institution will be exempt from testing. Students enrolled in courses leading up to their math requirement completion will also be exempt from testing and be able to register for the next course in the sequence.

• An ACT Math sub-score of 24 or above (SAT Math sub-score of 560 or above) and prerequisite knowledge of trigonometry may enroll in MATH 261.
• An ACT Math sub-score of 24 or above (SAT Math sub-score of 560 or above) may enroll in MATH 142, MATH 143, MATH 229, or MATH 234.
• An ACT Math sub-score of 23 or above (SAT Math sub-score of 540 or above) may enroll in MATH 227 or MATH 232.
• An ACT Math sub-score of 22 or above (SAT Math sub-score of 520 or above) may enroll in MATH 127.
• An ACT Math sub-score of 19 or above (SAT Math sub-score of 460 or above) may enroll in MDEV 099, MATH 105, or MATH 110.
• An ACT Math sub-score of 18 or below (SAT Math sub-score of below 460) must take Accuplacer for placement (see below).

Accuplacer Minimums / Eligible to register for:

• An Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 57 or above or an Accuplacer Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra combined score of 100 or above may enroll in MDEV 090 or MDEV 095.
• An Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 76 or above may enroll in MDEV 099, MATH 105, or MATH 110.
• An Accuplacer College Level Mathematics score of 50 or above may enroll in MATH 127, MATH 142, MATH 143, MATH 227, MATH 229, MATH 232, or MATH 234.
• An Accuplacer College Level Mathematics score of 50 or above may enroll in MATH 261 if accompanied by prerequisite knowledge of trigonometry.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Understand the theory and applications of calculus and linear algebra.
• Develop the capacity for rigorous analytical thought and the ability to communicate ideas in a precise manner.
• Possess an awareness of the abstract nature of theoretical mathematics and the ability to write proofs.
• Possess an understanding of the breadth of the mathematical sciences and their deep inter-connecting principles.
• Ability to solve multi-step problems and perform complex tasks.
• Develop the ability to detect basic mathematical structures (patterns) and make generalizations from them.