Mathematics Department
- Degree Requirements
Bachelor of ArtsMathematics 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
- MAT 324 Analysis
- MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
to substitute alternative mathematics or mathematics-intensive courses for one or two MAT courses numbered above 200. Such substitutions must be justified by a compelling academic rationale presenting a coherent program of study, typically relating mathematics to another discipline.
Three supporting courses from the following list or substitutes with departmental approval:
CSC 160 (recommended), CSC 170, CSC 320, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (not both), ECO 318, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 121, PHY122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362, SOC 363. No more than one of MAT 163, PSY 215, or SOC 362 may count toward the
supporting courses.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and 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 and the major or a course outside the department; consult your MAT adviser for recommendations. Also, consult your MAT adviser for requirements for meeting Quantitative Reasoning (QR). Students transferring in mathematics course(s) towards the major must consult their MAT adviser about potential additional skills courses needed.
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.
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Major
The requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts degree with mathematics major except that two MAT electives and three supporting courses must be chosen from a focus area approved by the department. Sample focus areas:
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science:
Two of MAT 355, 363, 374, 377 or approved 395; Three of CSC 160, ECO 112 or 113; MAT 163, MAT 173, ECO 318, ECO 490, or FIN 331.
Computational Mathematics:
Two of MAT 355, 363, 377, or approved 395; CSC 160, CSC 170; and either MAT 163 or CSC 320. Physical Sciences: Two of MAT 247, 327, or 355; CSC 160 or MAT 163; PHY 121-122 or CHM 115-116.
Teaching Mathematics:
MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; ESE 330; CSC 160.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship, volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, or other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved.
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 major, with the electives specified as: CSC 160, MAT 252 Exploring Geometry, MAT 287 History of Mathematics, MAT 314
Abstract Algebra, and ESE 330 5-12 Methods: Mathematics.
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; MAT 163 Introductory Statistics; MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures; and MAT 287 History of Mathematics.
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
GPA of 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, 3.00 overall GPA, an honors project, and approval of the Mathematics Department. Specific requirements are available from the department.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
- MAT 145 Calculus I
- MAT 146 Calculus II
minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, 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.