Goals and Objectives for the Mathematics Major
1. Goal: Mathematics majors appreciate the power, beauty, and utility of mathematics.
Objectives: a. Use mathematical language to model nature.
b. Describe classical mathematical results.
2. Goal: Mathematics majors are well grounded in critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving.
Objectives: a. Collect useful information.
b. Organize information systematically.
c. Apply information sensibly.
d. Make reasonable conjectures.
e. Develop reasonable approaches to problems.
f. Reach logical conclusions.
3. Goal: Mathematics majors can communicate mathematical ideas orally and in writing.
Objectives: a. Establish and maintain a clear focus.
b. Create purposeful structure.
c. Use an appropriate style.
d. Assemble and present appropriate content.
e. Use mathematical symbols and terminology correctly.
4. Goal: Mathematics majors understand both theoretical and applied mathematics.
Objectives: a. Read, write, and explain definitions and proofs.
b. Explain the basic ideas of calculus.
c. Construct appropriate models.
d. Apply standard methods of statistical analysis.
e. Use basic numerical techniques to solve problems.
5. Goal: Mathematics majors have the foundation for advance technical degrees.
Objectives: a. Participate in mathematical discovery and research.
b. Read, write, and explain definitions and proofs.
c. Construct appropriate models.
d. Apply standard methods and techniques to solve problems.
e. Know the basic mathematics required for advanced study.