Mathematics BA Major

David A. Feil	Associate Professor of Mathematics
Darrel Johnson	Associate Professor of Mathematics
Kristen A. Lampe	Professor of Mathematics
Thomas St. George	Associate Professor of Mathematics
John C. Symms	Associate Professor of Mathematics

The major in mathematics includes courses in pure and applied mathematics, offering a broad and in-depth foundation for students with diverse interests and backgrounds. All courses in the curriculum develop logical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and deductive analysis, making majors and minors highly attractive to graduate schools and employers in industry.

Combined with complementary course work, a mathematics major gives strong preparation for graduate study in an increasingly wide variety of disciplines. These include biostatistics, computer science, economics, forestry, genetics, meteorology, operations research, physics, psychology, pure and applied mathematics, sociology, and most engineering fields.

Career opportunities for those with a mathematics major are equally varied. These include positions in the fields of actuarial science, banking and financial services, communications, computer science, consulting, government, health services, management, public policy, research organizations, utilities, and transportation.

The major in mathematics is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for certification in mathematics.¹

Please see Academic and Program Policies in this catalog for information about how retroactive credits in calculus may be earned.

Learning Outcomes for Mathematics

Students majoring in mathematics are expected

To develop both skill at calculation and understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of calculus and algebra.
To acquire an ability to analyze, create, and communicate mathematical ideas and proofs.
To use logic and creativity to solve problems in a variety of mathematical disciplines.
To recognize that mathematical skills have applications in other settings, both academic and professional.

¹Students must normally maintain a 2.75 grade point average in the major to remain in good standing in the Teacher Education Program.

Mathematics Major with Teaching Emphasis (BA)

This emphais requires a second major in Secondary Education or Educational Studies.

MAT 104 - Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I 4 Hour(s)
MAT 160 - Calculus I 4 Hour(s)
MAT 160L - Calculus I - Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
MAT 161 - Calculus II 4 Hour(s)
MAT 161L - Calculus II - Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
MAT 201 - Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II 4 Hour(s)
MAT 206 - Transition to Adv Mathematics 4 Hour(s)
MAT 208 - Linear Algebra 4 Hour(s)
MAT 305 - Modern Geometry 4 Hour(s)
MAT 312 - Theory of Probability & Statistics 4 Hour(s)
MAT 320 - Abstract Algebra 4 Hour(s)
MAT 409 - Mathematical Analysis 4 Hour(s)
MAT 450 - Mathematics Senior Capstone 4 Hour(s)

Mathematics Major without Teaching Emphasis (BA)

MAT 160 - Calculus I 4 Hour(s)
MAT 160L - Calculus I - Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
MAT 161 - Calculus II 4 Hour(s)
MAT 161L - Calculus II - Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
MAT 206 - Transition to Adv Mathematics 4 Hour(s)
MAT 207 - Calculus III 4 Hour(s)
MAT 208 - Linear Algebra 4 Hour(s)
MAT 320 - Abstract Algebra 4 Hour(s)
MAT 409 - Mathematical Analysis 4 Hour(s)
MAT 450 - Mathematics Senior Capstone 4 Hour(s)

Three of the Following Five Courses:

MAT 305 - Modern Geometry 4 Hour(s) **
MAT 309 - Differential Equations 4 Hour(s)
MAT 312 - Theory of Probability & Statistics 4 Hour(s) **
MAT 324 - Numerical Analysis 4 Hour(s)
MAT 412 - Mathematical Statistics 4 Hour(s)
** Secondary Education majors are required to take MAT 305 and MAT 312 to satisfy DPI requirments.

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts are:

Students are required to take two modern language classes on Carroll’s campus to fulfill the BA requirement, with the exception of 1) transfer students who have completed language courses at their previous institutions, 2) Carroll students who take language courses at other institutions of higher education while enrolled at Carroll, 3) international students who come from non-English speaking countries, and 4) students from Puerto Rico. Students who have taken a language course through a dual-enrollment high school program need to take only one language course at Carroll. Neither retroactive credits nor AP credits fulfill the BA requirement. These policies reflect Carroll’s commitment to promoting cross-cultural education and fostering global citizenship.
**International students who have English as their second language should contact the Registrar concerning the Modern Language requirement.
MAT 106 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 Hour(s) or higher
ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Note:

Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major