Mathematics graduates will:
- Prove theorems and construct counterexamples of reasonable difficulty in analysis, abstract algebra, and other mathematical areas.
- Use techniques of calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and linear algebra.
- Effectively communicate mathematical ideas.
- Model problems mathematically and apply appropriate techniques to analyze them.
- Apply mathematics outside the classroom.
In addition to meeting the outcomes identified above, mathematics majors gaining certification to teach in grades 5-12 will:
- Prove theorems and construct counterexamples in geometry.
- Solve problems and explain solution methods making use of tools from probability, statistics, and circlerete mathematics.
- Write algorithms and implement technology to model and solve problems.
- Meet the ISU Teacher Education Standards
Outcome
Prove theorems and construct counterexamples of reasonable difficulty in of analysis, abstract algebra, and other mathematical areas.
Relevant courses
Math 301, 302, 304, 314, 331, 317, 350, 414, 415, 435, 436, 439
Assessment
- Mathematics senior surveys or interviews
- Mathematics alumni survey
- Performance on designated test questions in relevant courses.
- Survey of relevant course instructors
- Grades in relevant courses
Outcome
Use techniques of calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra.
Relevant courses
Math 165, 166, 265, 266, 267, 317
Assessment
- Mathematics senior surveys or interviews
- Mathematics alumni survey
- Performance on designated test questions in relevant courses.
- Survey of relevant course instructors
- Grades in relevant courses
Outcome
Effectively communicate mathematical ideas.
Relevant courses
Math 201, 491, 492, English 250, 302, 305, 309, 314.
Assessment
- Mathematics senior surveys or interviews
- Mathematics alumni survey
- Survey of Math 492 instructors
- Grades in relevant courses
Outcome
Model problems mathematically and apply appropriate techniques to analyze them.
Relevant courses
All math courses.
Assessment
- Mathematics senior surveys or interviews
- Mathematics alumni survey
- Performance on designated test questions in relevant courses.
- Survey of instructors
- Grades in relevant courses
Outcome
Apply mathematics outside the classroom.
Assessment
- Mathematics senior surveys or interviews
- Mathematics alumni survey
- Number of majors who obtain employment or research experience in mathematics while undergraduates (e.g., internships or research at a university or national lab)
- Number of graduates who obtain jobs in industry or government using mathematics