Overview
Ryan Gantner, Chair
Bruce Blaine, Daniel Cass, Carol Freeman, Kris H. Green, Nadine Hanebutte, Scott Harrison, Erica Johnson, Elizabeth Leboffe, Mark McKinzie, Donald L. Muench, Bernard Ricca, Rebecca Tiffin, Gerald Wildenberg, Erik Winarski
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 mathematics.
- Allow students who elect mathematics as a major to prepare adequately for graduate work in mathematics or applied mathematics, secondary school certifications, or employment in business or industry.
- Provide background courses in areas of pure and applied mathematics.
The major in Mathematics may lead to either the B.A. or the B.S. degree.
Minor
Mathematics Minor
A minor in mathematics consists of the following:
| MATH 120C |
P4 Calculus I |
(4) |
| MATH 122C |
P4 Calculus II |
(4) |
Four courses chosen from:
MATH at or beyond the 200 level (at least two of the MATH courses must be at or beyond the 300 level) |
(12-16) |
| Total |
|
(20-24) |
Note: A grade point average of 2.00 is required for all courses taken in residence that may be applied to the minor.
The Department administers mathematics skills assessments in MATH 111C, 112C, 114C, 115C, 119C, 120C, 122C. For information, see: www.sjfc.edu/campus-services/mathcenter/assessment.dot.
Program Requirements
Requirements for the B.S. in Mathematics
| Mathematics core courses |
(43) |
| MATH 120C |
P4 Calculus I |
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| MATH 122C |
P4 Calculus II |
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| MATH 170 |
P4 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling |
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| MATH 200C |
Discrete Structures |
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| MATH 201 |
Mathematics Seminar |
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| MATH 221C |
Calculus III |
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| MATH 222 |
SQ Differential Equations |
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| MATH 232 |
Linear Algebra |
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| MATH 301 |
SQ Mathematical Statistics I |
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| MATH 325 |
Abstract Algebra |
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| MATH 391C |
Numerical Analysis I |
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| MATH 421 |
Principles of Real Analysis I |
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| MATH 422 |
Principles of Real Analysis II |
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| MATH 480 |
Mathematics Capstone |
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| Mathematics elective |
(3) |
| One MATH course at or beyond the 300 level |
|
| One of the following options |
(15) |
| Choose one: |
Five additional MATH courses at or beyond the 300 level |
| Five additional CSCI courses (excluding CSCI 140C, 150, 170, 220, 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 |
|
(61) |
Requirements for the B.A. in Mathematics
Note: The requirements for the Mathematics major are more specific for students who are also majoring in Inclusive Education - Adolescence.
| Mathematics core courses |
(40) |
| MATH 120C |
P4 Calculus I |
|
| MATH 122C |
P4 Calculus II |
|
| MATH 170 |
P4 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling |
|
| MATH 200C |
Discrete Structures |
|
| MATH 201 |
Mathematics Seminar |
|
| MATH 221C |
Calculus III |
|
| MATH 222 |
SQ Differential Equations |
|
| MATH 232 |
Linear Algebra |
|
| MATH 301 |
SQ Mathematical Statistics I |
|
| MATH 325 |
Abstract Algebra |
|
| MATH 421 |
Principles of Real Analysis I |
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| MATH 422 |
Principles of Real Analysis II |
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| MATH 480 |
Mathematics Capstone |
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| Mathematics elective |
(9) |
| Three MATH courses at or beyond the 300 level |
|
| Total |
|
(49) |
For students majoring in Mathematics, all courses designated as Mathematics (MATH) that may be applied to the major are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major.
The Department administers mathematics skills assessments in MATH 111C, 112C, 114C, 115C, 119C, 120C, 122C. For information, see: www.sjfc.edu/campus-services/mathcenter/assessment.dot.
Students Seeking Adolescence Teaching Certification in Mathematics
There are two routes to adolescence certification in mathematics teaching. One option is to double-major in Mathematics and Inclusive Education - Adolescence. A second option, for those wishing to study mathematics in more depth or pursue a second discipline major, is to complete certification at the graduate level through the graduate program in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (GMST).
Students pursuing the first teaching certification option are advised to pursue the B.A. in Mathematics degree and must complete the following specific requirements:
- Inclusive Education - Adolescence students are not required to take MATH 480 but must instead take a 300/400-level math course (selected with approval of the mathematics advisor).
- Must take MATH 417 and MATH 470 as two of the three required electives.
- Inclusive Education - Adolescence Major (56)
The major includes Education courses, field experiences, student teaching, and courses for Certification in Students with Disabilities (7-12). See Inclusive Education - Adolescence for details. It is strongly recommended that students double-majoring in Mathematics and Inclusive Education - Adolescence also take PHYS 131C and CSCI 161.
Students pursuing the second teaching certification option are advised to pursue the B.S. in Mathematics degree or the B.A. in Mathematics degree with a minor and complete the following specific requirements:
- PHIL 230D CC Philosophy of Education
- ITED 228C P3 Adolescent Development
- Register for GMST 502 and GMST 510 during the senior year. Up to six graduate credits may be taken in the undergraduate senior year at no additional cost (based on full-time enrollment of 12 undergraduate credit hours in the semester in which the GMST course(s) are taken).
- Major in a second discipline such as Statistics or Computer Science or choose an appropriate minor.
All students who pursue the second option should work with a GMST advisor.
Recommended Progression
B.A. Mathematics
Recommended progression of courses required for a B.A. Mathematics major. Please note that if you are also seeking Adolescence Teaching Certification in Mathematics, there are specific content courses required which must be taken in the Mathematics major. Refer to Students Seeking Adolescence Teaching Certification in Mathematics. Students should consult Core Requirements for a complete description of the College Core.
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FALL |
SPRING |
| FR |
MATH 120C (4)
MATH 170 (3) |
MATH 122C (4) |
| SO |
MATH 201 (1)
MATH 200C (3)
MATH 221C (4) |
MATH 222 (3)
MATH 232 (3) |
| JR |
MATH 301 (3)
MATH 325 (3) |
MATH 421 (3)
MATH Elective (3-4) |
| SR |
MATH 422 (3)
MATH Elective (3-4) |
MATH 480 (3)
MATH Elective (3-4) |
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B.S. Mathematics
Recommended progression of courses required for a B.S. Mathematics major. Students should consult Core Requirements for a complete description of the College Core.
| |
FALL |
SPRING |
| FR |
MATH 120C (4)
MATH 170 (3) |
MATH 122C (4) |
| SO |
MATH 201 (1)
MATH 200C (3)
MATH 221C (4) |
MATH 222 (3)
MATH 232 (3) |
| JR |
MATH 301 (3)
MATH 325 (3)
MATH Elective (3) |
MATH 421 (3)
MATH 391C (3)
MATH Option (3) |
| SR |
MATH 422 (3)
MATH Option (3-4)
MATH Option (3-4) |
MATH 480 (3)
MATH Option (3-4)
MATH Option (3-4) |
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