MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE

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Mathematics Major

The following four courses:
MATH 104 Calculus I
MATH 204 Calculus II
MATH 300 Elementary Differential Equations
MATH 304 Calculus III
One of the following science sequences:
(a) CISC 105, CISC 110, CISC 210
(b) CHEM 101-102 General Chemistry I and II
(c) PHYS 101-102 General Physics I and II
and any other six of the following:
MATH 103 Trigonometry
MATH 111 Finite Mathematics
MATH 205 Geometry
MATH 215 Statistics
MATH 301 Abstract Algebra
MATH 320 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 350 Linear Algebra
MATH 360 Numerical Analysis
MATH 405 Complex Analysis
MATH 410 Partial Differential Equations
MATH 415 Differential Equations II
MATH 450 Independent Study
TOTAL: 48 or 52 semester hours

Requirements for teaching licensure in Tennessee may include: MATH 111, 205, and 215, National Teacher’s Exam (NTE) Math specialty exams (code 10061, minimum score of 136; code 20065, minimum score of 125), and student teaching; see EDUCATION section of the catalog for details.

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Mathematics Minor

MATH 104 Calculus I
MATH 204 Calculus II
Any other MATH course numbered higher than 102 not to include MATH 425, Mathematics Applications in the Real World.
Any other two MATH courses at the 300 or 400 level not to include MATH 425, Mathematics Applications in the Real World.
TOTAL: 20 semester hours

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Mathematics Teaching Licensure - Grades 7-12

The following program leads to licensure for teaching Mathematics in grades 7-12 and is comprised of 149 semester hours, as follows:

Major 52
Professional Education 36
General Education 61

Major Curriculum

EDUC 419 Content Area Reading
MATH 104 Calculus I
MATH 204 Calculus II
MATH 300 Elementary Differential Equations
MATH 304 Calculus III
One of the following sequences:
CISC 105 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Development and CISC 110 Introduction to Programming I or
CHEM I01-102 General Chemistry I and II or
PHYS 101-102 General Physics I and II
Any six of the following:
( + highly recommended for Praxis preparation)
+ MATH 103 Trigonometry
+ MATH 111 Finite Mathematics
+ MATH 205 Geometry
+ MATH 215 Elementary Statistics
+ MATH 301 Abstract Algebra
MATH 320 Discrete Mathematics
+ MATH 350 Linear Algebra
MATH 360 Numerical Analysis
MATH 415 Differential Equations II
MATH 450 Independent Study in Mathematics
Professional Education Curriculum
EDUC 200 History, Philosophy, and Principles of Education
EDUC 320 Classroom Discipline and Management
HGLN 337 Assessment and Evaluation
EDUC 342 Learning Environments 7-12
EDUC 452 Student Teaching Seminar
EDUC 456 Enhanced Student Teaching (9-12)
EDUC 458 Enhanced Student Teaching (7-8)
SPED 101 Survey of the Regular and Special Populations Within the School Environment
General Education Curriculum
*CISC 100 Computer as a Tool
CISC 216 Computer as a Classroom Support System
CMNS 330 The Hebrew and Christian Traditions
CMNS 380 The Political Traditions of the West
**ENGL 100 Introduction to College Writing
ENGL 110 Composition and Rhetoric
ENGL 111 Composition, Research, and Rhetoric
EVSC 111 Environmental Science
HIST 101/102 The West and the World I or II
HIST 201/202 U. S. History I or II
**MATH 101 Basic Mathematics
MATH 102 College Algebra
OREN 105 Tusculum Experience (l hr.)
PHED 201 Foundations of Physical Fitness and Wellness (3 hrs.)
PSYC 101 Essentials of Psychology
PSYC 200 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 305 Educational Psychology
SOCI 101 Principles and Social Institutions
Choose one of the following courses:
MUSC 101 Introduction to Western Music
THEA 104 Introduction to Theater
VISA 110 Introduction to Art
VISA 204 Ancient through Renaissance Art
VISA 208 Baroque through Modern Art
*Test out opportunity available.
**Not required if ACT/SAT sores merit exemption
TOTAL: 149 semester hours

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Mathematics Education Minor

EDUC 341 Learning Environments K-6 or
EDUC 342 Learning Environments 7-12
MATH 103 Trigonometry
MATH 104 Calculus I
MATH 111 Finite Mathematics
MATH 204 Calculus II
MATH 205 Geometry
MATH 350 Linear Algebra
TOTAL: 28 semester hours

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Computer Science Concentration

CISC 105 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Development
CISC 110 Introduction to Programming I
CISC 210 Data Structures
MATH 104 Calculus I
MATH 204 Calculus II
MATH 300 Elementary Differential Equations
MATH 304 Calculus III
Choose six courses from the following list:
MATH 103 Trigonometry
MATH 111 Finite Mathematics
MATH 205 Geometry
MATH 215 Elementary Statistics
MATH 301 Abstract Algebra
MATH 320 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 350 Linear Algebra
MATH 360 Numerical Analysis
MATH 415 Differential Equations II
MATH 450 Independent Study
The following three Computer Science Concentration courses:
CISC 215 Database Management
CISC 310 Data Communication and Networking
CISC 370 File Processing
and choose one of the following:
CISC 254 Computer Organization/Assembly Language
CISC 311 Systems Analysis and Logical Design
CISC 350 Special Topics in Languages
CISC 400 Hardware and Software Systems
CISC 410 Operating Systems
TOTAL: 68 semester hours

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Computer Science Minor

CISC 105 Problem Solving and Algorithm Development
CISC 110 Introduction to Programming I
CISC 210 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
CISC 215 Database Management
either CISC 200 Management Information Systems and Systems Analysis
or CISC 311 Systems Analysis and Logical Design
and one 300 level CISC course.
TOTAL: 24 semester hours

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