Mathematics

Revised in October 2000

1. Student selects a faculty advisor in the Math Department and receives the Statement of the Department Mission when the student declares a major in math.

2. An assessment portfolio is created and maintained by the student under the department advisor's supervision.

3. Student's knowledge and skills in math program will be evaluated using exams comparable to other university and college tests in our core courses:
· Calculus
· Linear Algebra; Abstract Algebra
· Discrete Math; Probability/Stat

4 In various math core courses, students work on projects that are related to real world problems. Assessment will be focused on student's problem-solving abilities and communication skills (see Math Program Assessment Matrix).

5. Student presents oral and written presentations at least once in each of the following areas (for evaluation criteria, see Math Scoring Rubric and Suggestions for Presentations):
· Calculus
· Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra
· Discrete Math, Prob/Stat
· Math Electives

6. Student submits reports on projects using technology to solve problems in Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, or math electives.

7. Students are encouraged to attend math colloquium, workshop, seminar, or professional meetings, and submit written reports in the junior or senior year.

8. Students are required to do independent reading or research under math faculty's supervision and present their papers at departmental seminars or at classes in the junior or senior year.

9. Students are required to have documentations in their portfolio to demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of history and philosophy of mathematics and its impact on civilization.

10. Students are encouraged to participate in volunteer work, tutoring or other community activities, and keep records in their portfolio.