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Mathematics
Mathematics is one of the oldest and most fundamental
sciences. Mathematicians use mathematical theory, computational techniques,
algorithms, and the latest computer technology to solve economic,
scientific, engineering, and business problems. Many mathematicians are employed as primary and secondary teachers
as well as college and university faculty.
A
major in mathematics at Kentucky Wesleyan is designed to enable students to
succeed by giving them the ability to utilize mathematics in a career or another
discipline or to pursue graduate studies.
We
intend that our graduates will be able to:
Goal 1: Students will be able to perform
mathematical computations efficiently and correctly
A. Significant
digits
B. Functional
Operations
C. Limits,
derivatives and anti-derivatives
D. Convergence
(sequences & series)
E. Matrix
Operations, vector space bases, & linear transformations
F. Simple
& compound Probabilities
G.
Statistics: probability distributions and
densities, random variables with the common distributions, moment generating
functions, hypothesis testing.
Goal 2: Students should develop their ability to
communicate mathematical ideas and to write mathematical proofs.
A. Converse,
contrapositive,
B. Write
proofs by contradiction, induction proofs, & direct proofs.
C.
Communicate mathematical ideas orally or
written.
Goal 3: Students
should make connections between mathematical areas
A. Fundamental
Thm of calculus
B. Green’s,
divergence, & Stokes thm
C.
Mathematical & Functional inverses
Goal 4: Students
should apply mathematics to other disciplines.
A. Derivative
and Integral applications.
B. Mathematical
modeling (linear & exponential)
C. Others as
applied to upper division electives.
BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS — 42 OR 44 HOURS
The
department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.
CORE
REQUIREMENTS
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MATH
1402
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Introductory
Calculus
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MATH
2305
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Calculus:
Sequences and Series
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MATH
2306
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Calculus:
Vector Methods
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MATH
3300
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Advanced
Calculus
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MATH
3307
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Linear
Algebra
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MATH
3320
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Statistics
I
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MATH
4301
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Analysis
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MATH
4302
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Abstract
Algebra
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Students
must take two additional upper-level courses. Students with a strong high school
background may omit MATH 1402, but still must complete 30-hours of
mathematics.
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NOTE: A student who has completed the
calculus sequence may NOT afterwards take MATH 1401 as part of his or her
math program.
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SUPPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
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One of the following two-semester science
course sequences:
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PHYS 2404
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General Physics I (w/ Laboratory)
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PHYS 2405
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General Physics II (w/ Laboratory)
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- OR -
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CHEM
1351/1251
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General
Chemistry I / General Chemistry Laboratory I
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CHEM 1352/1252
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General Chemistry II / General Chemistry
Laboratory II
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One of the following computer programming or
computer math courses:
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CIS 2301
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Beginning Java
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CIS 2303
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Beginning Visual Basic
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CIS 2305
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Beginning C++
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MATH
3309
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Discrete Structures
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ADDITIONAL
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS — 43 HOURS
ELECTIVES
(Double Major, Minor, Special Topics, etc.) — 41 OR 43 HOURS
Upon completing the mathematics, general education, and elective
requirements at Kentucky Wesleyan, the student would graduate with a total
of 128 hours.
Sample Four-Year
Plan for Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
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Freshman Year (Fall Semester)
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Freshman Year (Spring Semester)
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KW1101
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0
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CL1101
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1
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ENGL1301
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3
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ENGL1302
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3
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MATH1402
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4
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MATH2305
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3
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CART1341
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3
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PE+Wellness
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3
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ELECTIVE
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3
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ELECTIVE
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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TOTAL
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16
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TOTAL
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16
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Sophomore Year (Fall Semester)
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Sophomore Year (Spring Semester)
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MATH2306
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3
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MATH3300
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3
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PHYS24041
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4
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PHYS24051
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4
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COMPUTER
COURSE2
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3
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UPPER
LEVEL MATH3
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3
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ELECTIVE
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3
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ELECTIVE
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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TOTAL
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16
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TOTAL
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16
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Junior Year (Fall Semester)
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Junior Year (Spring Semester)
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MATH
3321
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3
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MATH
3307
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3
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MATH
4301
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3
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UPPER
LEVEL MATH3
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3
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ELECTIVE
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3
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ELECTIVE
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4
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ELECTIVE
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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TOTAL
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16
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TOTAL
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18
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Senior Year (Fall Semester)
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Senior Year (Spring Semester)
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MATH
4302
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3
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ELECTIVE4
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3
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UPPER
LEVEL MATH3
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3
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ELECTIVE4
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3
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ELECTIVE
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3
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ELECTIVE4
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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ELECTIVE4
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3
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GEN
ED
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3
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ELECTIVE4
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3
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TOTAL
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15
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TOTAL
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15
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1One year of general physics or general chemistry
(PHYS 2404 and PHYS 2405 or CHEM1351/1251 and CHEM 1352/1252).
2One computer programming or computer math course
(CIS 2301, CIS 2303, CIS 2305, or MATH 3309).
3At least two
additional upper-level math courses.
Students must take at least seven upper-level courses to meet KWC
graduation requirements.
4This is written
to allow the second senior semester to be devoted to student
teaching. Those who are not going
into education can distribute their math courses and general education
requirements to reflect the availability of this extra semester.
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General
Physics Lab
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Yu
Hak Hahn Center for the Sciences
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Advanced
Physics Lab
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General
Chemistry Lab
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Science
Center Rotunda
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Math
Computational Lab
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