Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

Mathematics B.S. (Teaching Concentration)

Information about the Department of Mathematics can be found on the department page.

Degree Requirements

 

Core Areas A-E

Satisfactorily complete core Areas A-E, as listed in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

Total Credit Hours:42

 

Area F

Total Credit Hours:18

Requirements

Satisfactorily complete the following courses if not already taken in Areas A or D:
MATH 1261Calculus I

4

MATH 1262Calculus II

4

MATH 2263Calculus III

4

MATH 2150Linear Algebra

3

Electives

MATH 1401Elementary Statistics

3

CSCI 1301Computer Science I

3

CSCI 1302Computer Science II

3

CHEM 1211Principles of Chemistry I

3

CHEM 1211LPrinciples of Chemistry Lab I

1

CHEM 1212Principles of Chemistry II

3

CHEM 1212LPrinciples of Chemistry Lab II

1

PHYS 2211Principles of Physics I

3

PHYS 2211LPrinciples of Physics Lab I

1

PHYS 2212Principles of Physics II

3

PHYS 2212LPrinciples of Physics Lab II

1

FREN 1001Intro French Lang & Culture I

3

FREN 1002Intro French Lang & Culture II

3

FREN 2001Interm Fren Lang & Culture I

3

FREN 2002Interm Fren Lang & Culture II

3

GRMN 1001Intro German Lang & Culture I

3

GRMN 1002Intro German Lang & Culture II

3

GRMN 2001Inter German Lang & Culture I

3

GRMN 2002Inter German Lang & Culture II

3

ITAL 1001Intro Ital Lang & Culture I

3

ITAL 1002Intro Ital Lang & Culture II

3

ITAL 2001Interm Ital Lang & Culture I

3

ITAL 2002Interm Ital Lang & Culture II

3

SPAN 1001Intro Span Lang & Culture I

3

SPAN 1002Intro Span Lang & Culture II

3

SPAN 2001Interm Span Lang & Culture I

3

SPAN 2002Interm Span Lang & Culture II

3

NOTE: Any transfer student who has not completed the courses in Area F, or their equivalents, must take these courses at GC.
The courses taken to satisfy this requirement must be distinct from those used to satisfy Areas A-E.

 

Major Requirements (Teaching)

Satisfactorily complete the following courses:
MATH 3030Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 4081Abstract Algebra I

3

MATH 4261Mathematical Analysis I

3

MATH 4110Number Theory

3

MATH 4510Geometry

3

MAED 3119Geom/Measure in Secondary Math

3

MAED 3121Number/Algebra Secondary Math

3

MATH 4300Complex Variables

3

MATH 4340Differential Equations

3

One 4000-level MATH elective

3

Total Credit Hours:30

 

Cognate Area (Teaching)

Satisfactorily complete the following courses if not already taken in Areas D or F:
CSCI 1301Computer Science I

3

PHYS 2211Principles of Physics I

3

PHYS 2211LPrinciples of Physics Lab I

1

EDIS 4425Seminar:Exp Teach/Math&Sci Maj

3

Total Credit Hours:9-16

 

Foreign Language Requirement

Students must demonstrate competence in a foreign language at the level of the second university course (1002). 
For students who must take the 1001 and/or 1002 foreign language courses, these courses will be applied to electives and will reduce the total number of elective credits available. 

Total Credit Hours:0-6

 

Electives

Total Credit Hours:7-24

 

Senior Capstone

Satisfactorily complete 4-6 hours from the following courses:
MATH 4989Intro to Research in Math

1-3

MATH 4990Senior Project

3

Total Credit Hours: 120

Other Requirements

  1. A grade of C or better is required in all courses counting toward the major.

  2. A minimum of 39 semester hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.

  3. Complete the First-Year Academic Seminar with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GC are exempt from this requirement.