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The Mathematics Faculty Gary T. Brooks, Chair, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Biostatistics Carlos E. Caballero, PhD, Oklahoma State University, Ring Theory Ron C. Goolsby, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Complex Variables Beth Greene Costner, PhD, The Ohio State University, Mathematics Education Heakyung Lee, PhD, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Ring Theory Trent Kull, PhD, Colorado State University, Differential Equations Emlee Nicholson, PhD, University of Mississippi, Graph Theory Thomas Polaski, PhD, Duke University, Probability Theory Frank B. Pullano, PhD, University of Virginia, Mathematics Education Joe Rusinko, PhD, University of Georgia, Algebraic Geometry Dawn M. Strickland, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology, Operations Research Danny Turner, PhD, Clemson University, Mathematical Statistics

Undergraduate Degrees in Mathematics Bachelor of Science (no minor required) Bachelor of Science with Secondary Teacher Certification (education becomes a minor) Bachelor of Arts (requires a minor) Bachelor of Arts with Secondary Teacher Certification (education is the minor)

Mathematics Core Curriculum Bachelor of Science Degree MATH 201, 202, 301(H), 302(H) MATH 300: Linear Algebra MATH 351: Intro. to Modern Algebra MATH 375: Optimization Techniques MATH 522: Elements of Set Theory MATH 541: Prob. & Stat. I Fifteen additional hours of MATH MAED 200: Intro. to Mathematica Bachelor of Arts Degree MATH 201, 202, 301(H), 302(H) MATH 300: Linear Algebra MATH 351: Intro. to Modern Algebra MATH 375: Optimization Techniques MATH 522: Elements of Set Theory MATH 541: Prob. & Stat. I Nine hours of MATH above 300 MAED 200: Intro. to Mathematica

Secondary Certification Requirements College of Education EDUC 110: Teachers, Schools and Society EDUC 210: Psychology of Learner I EDUC 250: Psychology of Learner II EDUC 275: Integrating Technology to Support Teaching and Learning EDUC 310: Working with Exceptional and Diverse Learners EDUC 390: Core Issues in Teacher Education EDUC 475: Internship in Reflective Practice EDUC 490: Capstone for Educational Leaders Mathematics Department MATH 520: Foundations of Geometry MAED 548: Secondary Math Curriculum and Pedagogy Issues MAED 391: Principles of Teaching Math. MAED 392: Field Experience in Teaching Mathematics

Which mathematics course should I take first? Mathematics Placement Exam High School Coursework AP Credit

Cryptography Dr. Joe Rusinko

Why Mathematics at Winthrop? Small class size Faculty availability Wide variety of faculty expertise Personalized attention Flexibility within the major

Applications of Differential Equations Dr. Trent Kull

The Mathematics Tutorial Center Located in 165 Bancroft Hall Open Monday through Thursday No appointment necessary Staffed by faculty and upper division mathematics majors It’s FREE!!

Student Recognition Ellen Rasor Wylie Mathematics Scholarship Kappa Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society Enhancements of LIFE and Palmetto Fellows Scholarships

What can I do with a Winthrop mathematics degree? Dr. Beth Costner

Teaching: The math job you know best Secondary – requires an undergraduate degree College – requires a graduate degree

Mathematics as a primary skill Actuary Mathematician Statistician Operations/Systems Analyst Spy

Financial Mathematics Financial Analyst Financial Advisor Loan Officer Marketing

Mathematics in the marketplace Buyer Sales Representative Inventory Control Quality Control

Mathematics Major = Added Value You can solve complicated problems You can reason critically and effectively You can respond to intellectual challenges You can express yourself clearly

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