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
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
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