The
Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics strives to prepare students for successful
graduate study or a career in private industry, governmental service, or
teaching.
Our mission is to expose the students of Morehouse College to a wide and
balanced mathematical curriculum which includes a variety of areas. To
accomplish this mission, we incorporate in our courses materials that motivate
students and increase their abilities. We introduce students to a variety of
applications of mathematics. We strive to produce students who are capable of
reasoning abstractly and logically, and who are able to use technologies to
solve real-world problems.
A student pursuing a major in mathematics is encouraged to choose a minor
in one of a variety of areas in the physical, social, managerial, biological,
chemical, computer, or engineering sciences in which mathematics is an essential
tool.
Requirements
for a Degree in Mathematics:
In
order to qualify for a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics a student has a choice
of following two distinct tracks.
The B. S. degree (track I) is well suited for a student who plans to
further his mathematical studies in graduate school. The B. S. (track II) degree is well
suited for a student in the Dual Degree Program who plans to complete a major in
Mathematics at Morehouse and a major in Engineering at another
institution.
Under track I, a student must complete Mathematics 161, 162, 255, 263, 271, 361, 362, 371, 372, 497; he must complete either 321 or 341; and, he must complete 2 other 400 level or 1 other 300 level and one other 400 level (42 hours) mathematics courses. In addition, the student is required to complete six other mathematics or science courses from the approved cognate list. The six courses must include a three hour course in computer programming and one sequence (two courses) of other mathematics or science courses from the approved cognate course list (for example: Mathematics 341 & 342, Biology 111 & 112 or Computer Science 110 & 160) selected by the student in consultation with his advisor and that is approved by the department. Finally, the student may choose nine hours of mathematics or science cognate electives from the approved list of cognate electives for the B. S. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses counted toward the degree. The maximum number of semester hours of mathematics course work applied to the mathematics major is restricted to 54 hours. Thus, the total course load required for the B. S. in mathematics is 60 hours.
Under
track II, a student must complete Mathematics 161, 162, 255, 263, 271, 321, 341,
361, 371, 497; he must complete either 362 or 372; and, he must complete 2 other
mathematics courses at the 300 level or above (42 hours). In addition, the student is required to
complete six other mathematics or science courses from the approved cognate
list. The six courses must include a three
hour course in computer programming and one
sequence (two courses) of other mathematics or science courses from the approved
cognate course list (for example:
Mathematics 341 & 342, Biology 111 & 112 or Computer Science 110
& 160)
selected by the student in consultation with his advisor and that is approved by
the department. Finally, the student may
choose nine hours of mathematics or science cognate electives from the approved
list of cognate electives for the B. S. A grade of “C” or better is required in
all courses counted toward the degree.
The
maximum number of semester hours of mathematics course work applied to the
mathematics major is restricted to 54 hours. Thus, the total course load
required for the B. S. in mathematics is 60 hours.
In
order to qualify for a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, a student must complete
Mathematics 161, 162, 255, 263, 271, 361, 371, 497; he must complete either 321
or 341; he must complete either 362 or 372; and he must complete three other
mathematics courses at the 300 or above level of which at least one must be at
the 400 level (42 hours). In
addition, the student is required to complete eighteen hours of cognate
electives selected by the student in consultation with his advisor and approved
by the chairman of the mathematics department. A three hour course in computer
programming must be included in the eighteen hours of cognate electives. A grade
of “C” or better is required in all courses counted toward the
degree. The maximum number of
semester hours of mathematics course work applied to the mathematics major is
restricted to 54 hours. Thus, the total course load required for
the B. A. in mathematics is 60 hours.
A student who has completed the degree requirements for a major in
mathematics may also be recommended to receive departmental honours provided he
qualifies for college honours, receives a grade of “B” or better in Math 497,
and has an average of 3.0 or better in all mathematics courses taken in
residence.
To qualify for a minor in mathematics, a student must complete the
following mathematics course: Math 161, 162, 255, 263, and
271.
Approved
list of cognate electives for the B. S. include; but, are not limited
to:
|
Mathematics
321 Mathematics
325 Mathematics
327 Mathematics
341 Mathematics
342 Mathematics
391 Mathematics
398 Mathematics
463 Mathematics
465 Mathematics
467 Mathematics
475 |
Mathematics
485 Mathematics
487 Mathematics
498 Biology
111 Biology
112 Biology
220 Biology
251 Biology 300 or
above Chemistry
111 Chemistry
112 Chemistry 211 |
Chemistry
231 Chemistry
232 Chemistry 300 or
above Computer Science
110 Computer Science
160 Computer Science
260 Computer Science
285 Computer Science 300 or
above Engineering
201 |
Engineering
205 Engineering
206 Engineering 300 or
above Economics
201 Economics
202 Economics 300 or
above Physics
154 Physics
253 Physics
254 Physics 300 or
above |
Suggested
pace for the B.S. (track I):
Math
161, 162
plus core curriculum courses
Math
255, 263, 271
plus finish core curriculum courses
361,
362, 371, 372, and 321 or 341
plus other science or mathematics
Senior
Year
497,
two other 400 levels, or one other 300 level and one other 400 level plus other science or
mathematics
Suggested
pace for the B.S. (track II):
Math
161, 162
plus core curriculum courses
Math
255, 263, 271
plus finish core curriculum courses
321,
341, 361, 371, and 362 or 372
plus other science or mathematics
Senior
Year
497,
two other 300 level or above mathematics courses
plus other science or mathematics
Math
161, 162
plus core curriculum courses
Math
255, 263, 271
plus finish core curriculum courses
361,
371, 321 or 341, 362 or 372, and another 300 level math course
plus cognate electives
Senior
Year
497,
one other 300 or 400 level, and one other 400 level math course
plus cognate electives
Model
Plan of Study for B. S. in Mathematics Track I
Freshman
Year
Math
161
4
Math 162
4
English
101
3
CSC 110 (Programming Cognate)
3
History
111
3
English 102
3
Music
111
3
History 112
3
Edu
151
0
Psychology 101
3
Edu
153
0
Edu 152
0
HPED
151
1
Edu 154
0
total hours
14
total hours
16
30
Sophomore
Year
Math
263
4
Math 271
3
Math
255
3
Math or Science Cognate Elective 3
MFL
201
3
MFL 202
3
English
250
3
Religion 201
3
Edu
251
0
Physics 154
4
HPED
154
1
Edu 252
0
total hours
14
total hours
16
60
Junior
Year
Math
361
3
Math 362
3
Math
371
3
Math 372
3
Math
321 or 341
3
Math or Science Cognate Elective 3
Art
110
3
Math or Science Cognate Elective 3
Philosophy
261
3
English 253
3
Edu
351
0
Edu 352
0
total hours
15
total hours
15
90
Senior
Year
Math
497
3
Math Elective (400 level)
3
Math
Elective (300 or 400 level)
3
Math or Science Cognate Sequence
3
Math
or Science Cognate Sequence 3
Economics 201
3
Biology
111
4
Free Elective
2
Free
Elective
3
Free Elective
3
total hours
16
total hours
14
120
Model
Plan of Study for B. S. in Mathematics Track II
Freshman
Year
Math
161
4
Math 162
4
English
101
3
CSC 110 (Programming Cognate)
3
History
111
3
English 102
3
Music
111
3
History 112
3
Edu
151
0
Psychology 101
3
Edu
153
0
Edu 152
0
HPED
151
1
Edu 154
0
total hours
14
total hours
16
30
Sophomore
Year
Math
263
4
Math 271
3
Math
255
3
Math or Science Cognate Elective 3
MFL
201
3
MFL 202
3
English
250
3
Religion 201
3
Edu
251
0
Physics 154
4
HPED
154
1
Edu 252
0
total hours
14
total hours
16
60
Junior
Year
Math
361
3
Math 341
3
Math
371
3
Math 362 or 372
3
Math
321
3
Math or Science Cognate Elective 3
Art
110
3
Math or Science Cognate Elective 3
Philosophy
261
3
English 253
3
Edu
351
0
Edu 352
0
total hours
15
total hours
15
90
Senior
Year
Math
497
3
Math Elective (300 or 400 level)
3
Math
Elective (300 or 400 level)
3
Math or Science Cognate Sequence
3
Math
or Science Cognate Sequence 3
Economics 201
3
Biology
111
4
Free Elective
2
Free
Elective
3
Free Elective
3
total hours
16
total hours
14
120
Model
Plan of Study for B. A. in Mathematics
Freshman
Year
Math
161
4
Math 162
4
English
101
3
CSC 110 (Programming Cognate)
3
History
111
3
English 102
3
Music
111
3
History 112
3
Edu
151
0
Psychology 101
3
Edu
153
0
Edu 152
0
HPED
151
1
Edu 154
0
total hours
14
total hours
16
30
Sophomore
Year
Math
263
4
Math 271
3
Math
255
3
Cognate Elective
3
MFL
201
3
MFL 202
3
English
250
3
Religion 201
3
Edu
251
0
Physics 154
4
HPED
154
1
Edu 252
0
total hours 14 &nb