St. John Fisher College - Department of Mathematical and Computing Sciences

Department Faculty: Diane Barrett, Daniel Cass, Carol Freeman, Ryan S. Gantner, Kris H. Green, Nadine Hanebutte, W. Scott Harrison, Erica Johnson, Elizabeth Leboffe, Mark McKinzie, Donald L. Muench, Marybeth Napoli, Bernard Ricca, Rebecca Tiffin, Gerald Wildenberg

Requirements | Typical Schedule | Minors in Math | Math Activities

The Mathematics major lies within the Department of Mathematical and Computing Sciences at St. John Fisher College. This administrative department and its majors emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, and communication while stressing interdisciplinary learning.

The Mathematics major aims to:

Offer all students the opportunity to make contact with classical and modern athematics.
Allow students who elect mathematics as a major to prepare adequately for graduate work in mathematics, secondary school certifications, or employment in business or industry.
Provide background courses in areas of pure and applied mathematics as required by other departments.

The major on Mathematics may lead to either the B.A. or the B.S. degree.

Requirements for the B.S. in Mathematics

+ Mathematics Core courses:

(42)

MATH 120C-Calculus I	(4)
MATH 122C-Calculus II	(4)
MATH 170-Introduction to Mathematical Modeling	(3)
MATH 200C-Discrete Structures	(3)
MATH 221C-Calculus III	(4)
MATH 222-Differential Equations	(3)
MATH 232-Linear Algebra	(3)
MATH 301-Probability and Statistics	(3)
MATH 325-Abstract Algebra	(3)
MATH 391C-Numerical Analysis I	(3)
MATH 421-Principles of Real Analysis I	(3)
MATH 422-Principles of Real Analysis II	(3)
MATH 480-Mathematics Capstone Course	(3)

+ Mathematics elective: (3)

One MATH course at or beyond the 300-level

+ ONE of the following Options: (15)

Five additional MATH courses at or beyond the 300-level.
Five additional CSCI courses (excluding CSCI 140C, 150, 170, 220, 250, 260).
PHYS 131C and 132C and three additional courses in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at or beyond the 200-level.
Five courses in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, three of which must be at or beyond the 200-level.

Total: (60)

Requirements for the B.A. in Mathematics

+ Mathematics Core courses: (39)

MATH 120C-Calculus I (4)

MATH 122C-Calculus II (4)

MATH 170-Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (3)

MATH 200C-Discrete Structures (3)

MATH 221C-Calculus III (4)

MATH 222-Differential Equations (3)

MATH 232-Linear Algebra (3)

MATH 301-Probability and Statistics (3)

MATH 325-Abstract Algebra (3)

MATH 421-Principles of Real Analysis I (3)

MATH 422-Principles of Real Analysis II (3)

MATH 480-Mathematics Capstone Course (3)

+ Mathematics elective: (9)

Three MATH courses at or beyond the 300-level

Total: (48)

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must also declare a minor in another discipline. Students should meet with their Mathematics advisor to select an appropriate minor.

Additional Requirements for Mathematics Majors seeking Adolescence Teaching Certification

Students pursuing teaching certification are advised to pursue the B.A. in Mathematics program and must complete the following additional requirements:

+ Adolescence Education Minor: (46)

The minor includes Education courses, field experiences and student teaching. See Education for details.

+ Three MATH courses: (9)

MATH 260-Applied Mathematical Statistics (3)

MATH 417-Foundation of Geometry (3)

MATH 470-Advanced Perspectives on School Mathematics (3)

Note: Completion of these courses meets the B.A. Mathematics elective requirement.

+ Two Science courses: 7-8

PHYS 131C-General Physics I

And one from:

BIOL 101C-Environmental Issues

BIOL 108C-Fundamentals of Nutrition

BIOL 109C-Human Genetics

BIOL 120C/127-General Biology I and Lab I

CHEM 103C/103L-General Chemistry I and Lab I

CHEM 135C-Oceanography

PHYS 112C-Topics in Modern Astronomy

PHYS 132C-General Physics II

+ Two Technology Courses: (6)

CSCI 161-Foundations of Computer Science I (3)

MSTE 131-Introduction to Educational Technology (3)

For students majoring in Mathematics, only courses designated as mathematics (MATH) courses are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major.

Note: Students intending to major in mathematics who have not had the equivalent of advanced algebra in high school are advised to take MATH 119C- 120C and 170 in their first year, and MATH 122C, 200C, 222, and 232 in their second year.

Recommended progression of courses required for a B.A. Mathematics major

Students should consult "Core Requirements" for a complete description of the College's core, diversity, and pluralism requirements.

Fall Spring

Credit Hours Credit Hours

FR MATH 120C 4 MATH 122C 4

MATH 170 3 MATH 200C 3

SO MATH 221C 4 MATH 222 3

MATH 232 3

JR MATH 301 3 MATH 421 3

MATH 325 3

SR MATH 422 3 MATH 480 3

MATH Elective 3-4 MATH Elective 3-4

Recommended progression of courses required for a B.S. Mathematics major

Students should consult "Core Requirements" for a complete description of the College's core, diversity, and pluralism requirements.

Fall Spring

Credit Hours Credit Hours

FR MATH 120C 43 MATH 122C 4

MATH 170 3 MATH 200C 3

SO MATH 221C 4 MATH 222 3

(MATH 232 3) MATH 232 3

MATH Option 3-4 MATH Elective 3-4

JR MATH 301 3 MATH Option 3-4

MATH 325 3 MATH 421 3

MATH 391C 3

SR MATH 422 3 MATH 480 3

MATH Option 3-4 MATH Option 3-4

MATH Option 3-4 MATH Option 3-4

Minors available in Math

Academic Activities related to Math

AIT students regularly participate in the Math Club, work in the Math Center and attend lectures and talks in their field. For additional information visit the Activities Page.

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