Mathematics

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts

Mathematics Major
Nine courses including:

MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures

A “theoretical structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by the department. Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of which are numbered above 300.

Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years. Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major. At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.

Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), Writing (W) are embedded in the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course approved by the department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.

Bachelor of Science

Mathematics Major Twelve courses including:

MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures

Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are numbered above 300. Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of supporting courses (or substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481, BUS 379, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364, CSC 160 (recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 164248, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362, SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 164248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362 may count).

These seven electives must include a(n):

“Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by the department.
“Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, MAT 377, or other courses approved by the department.
“Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163, MAT 164248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362, or other courses approved by the department.

At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a focus area approved by the department. Sample focus areas:

Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 164248, PSY 215; two of BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481; two of
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or ECO 113; two of CSC 160, BUS 379, ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 164248, MAT 173, MKT 352; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of BUS 379, MAT 163 and MAT 164248 may count).
Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457; two of MAT 304, MAT 355, MAT 363, MAT 377.
Physical Sciences: Two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364; two of MAT 324, MAT 327, MAT 355, MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
Statistics: One of MAT 164248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362; MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT 374; one of ECO 490, MKT 352, PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics course approved by the department.
Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; MAT 324
Theoretical mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least three of MAT 252, MAT 287, MAT 304, MAT 363, MAT 373, or regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges in Complex Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real Analysis II, Abstract Algebra II, Combinatorics.

Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.

In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship, volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in mathematics, or other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate research project, the work may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.

Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major. At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.

Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers. The state requirements are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.

At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the B.S. major but the electives must include ESE 330 5-12 Methods: Mathematics; MAT 252; Exploring Geometry; MAT 287 History of Mathematics; MAT 314 Abstract Algebra; MAT 324 Analysis; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT 164248 Introductory Biostatistics or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; and an “Applied Project” course.

At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in grades 5-8 under elementary education licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114 Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus I; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT 164248 Introductory BiostatisticsBiostatistics or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures; and MAT 287 History of Mathematics. ESEâ€ˆ331 Middle School Methods in Mathematics is also required. Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a mathematics department adviser before enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.

Departmental Honors in Mathematics
To be considered for departmental honors, a student must be involved with mathematics beyond the classroom, have a GPA of of at least 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, have a3.00 n overall GPA of at least 3.00, complete an undergraduate research project in mathematicsa project with significant mathematical content (usually beginning before senior year), and obtain the approval of the Mathematics Department. The project may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected. The project results must be presented in a public forum. A proposal to complete departmental honors in mathematics should be submitted to the Mathematics Department chair at least one year prior to graduation. Specific requirements are available from the department.

Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter of this national mathematics honor society is by invitation. open to thoseTo be considered, students withmust have a declared mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.

Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:

MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II

Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300. Alternatively students may complete a minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163 or MAT 164248, MAT 252, MAT 271, and MAT 287.

Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the minor.

At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics course, students must have the required Math Placement. All students are required to have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. Students who have passed the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in calculus should consult with the Mathematics Department. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam is given during College registration sessions and at other announced times during the year. Practice questions and other information are available from Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG. Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam during their first term of enrollment at Augsburg College.

Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.