Presentation detailing the new, improved mathematics offerings at Franklin College.
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2. SUMMARY
Three new math courses, one
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new computing course created
Five existing math courses
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removed
Changes in credit hours to
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three existing courses
Core for all math majors
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overhauled
Mathematics minor completely
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redone
3. OVERVIEW OF THIS
PRESENTATION
Changes to mathematics
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courses; what we are doing,
and why
Updates to freshman/
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sophomore course sequences
Changes to majors
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Changes to minors and
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endorsements
Q&A
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8. COURSES BEING ADDED/CHANGED
New courses
MAT 181 MAT 182 MAT 331
Discrete Discrete Probability and
Mathematics I Mathematics II Statistics
9. COURSES BEING ADDED/CHANGED
New courses
MAT 181 MAT 182 MAT 331 CMP 150
Discrete Discrete Probability and Computer Tools
Mathematics I Mathematics II Statistics for Problem
Solving
10. COURSES BEING ADDED/CHANGED
New courses
MAT 181 MAT 182 MAT 331 CMP 150
Discrete Discrete Probability and Computer Tools
Mathematics I Mathematics II Statistics for Problem
Solving
Changes to credit hours of existing courses
11. COURSES BEING ADDED/CHANGED
New courses
MAT 181 MAT 182 MAT 331 CMP 150
Discrete Discrete Probability and Computer Tools
Mathematics I Mathematics II Statistics for Problem
Solving
Changes to credit hours of existing courses
MAT 233
Linear Algebra
4 credits (+1)
12. COURSES BEING ADDED/CHANGED
New courses
MAT 181 MAT 182 MAT 331 CMP 150
Discrete Discrete Probability and Computer Tools
Mathematics I Mathematics II Statistics for Problem
Solving
Changes to credit hours of existing courses
MAT 233
Linear Algebra
4 credits (+1)
13. COURSES BEING ADDED/CHANGED
New courses
MAT 181 MAT 182 MAT 331 CMP 150
Discrete Discrete Probability and Computer Tools
Mathematics I Mathematics II Statistics for Problem
Solving
Changes to credit hours of existing courses
MAT 233 MAT 253
Linear Algebra Calculus III
4 credits (+1) 4 credits (+1)
14. COURSES BEING ADDED/CHANGED
New courses
MAT 181 MAT 182 MAT 331 CMP 150
Discrete Discrete Probability and Computer Tools
Mathematics I Mathematics II Statistics for Problem
Solving
Changes to credit hours of existing courses
MAT 233 MAT 253 MAT 361
Linear Algebra Calculus III Modern Algebra
4 credits (+1) 4 credits (+1) 3 credits (-1)
16. WHAT IS DISCRETE
MATHEMATICS?
• Mathematics used in computing and
“countable” situations
17. WHAT IS DISCRETE
MATHEMATICS?
• Mathematics used in computing and
“countable” situations
• “Discrete” as
opposed to
“continuous” (calculus)
18. WHAT IS DISCRETE
MATHEMATICS?
• Mathematics used in computing and
“countable” situations
• “Discrete” as
opposed to
“continuous” (calculus)
• Sets; probability; logic; counting;
relations and functions; graph theory;
algorithms and complexity
20. CMP 150
One-hour lab course on
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mathematical computing and
programming
21. CMP 150
One-hour lab course on
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mathematical computing and
programming
Focus on MATLAB
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22. CMP 150
One-hour lab course on
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mathematical computing and
programming
Focus on MATLAB
•
Programming experiences
•
integrated throughout
curriculum
23. CMP 150
One-hour lab course on
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mathematical computing and
programming
Focus on MATLAB
•
Programming experiences
•
integrated throughout
curriculum
Will replace CMP 141 in some
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degree programs and satisfies
ENGR 297 at IUPUI
27. COURSES BEING ELIMINATED
MAT 240 MAT 343 MAT 344
Methods of Introduction to Mathematical
Problem Solving Probability Statistics
28. COURSES BEING ELIMINATED
MAT 240 MAT 343 MAT 344
Methods of Introduction to Mathematical
Problem Solving Probability Statistics
MAT 354
Discrete
Structures
29. COURSES BEING ELIMINATED
MAT 240 MAT 343 MAT 344
Methods of Introduction to Mathematical
Problem Solving Probability Statistics
MAT 354 MAT 355
Discrete Mathematical
Structures Modeling
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90. Keep the courses relevant
Keep the programs accessible
Make it easy to study more math
91. Keep the courses relevant
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92. Keep the courses relevant
Keep the programs accessible
Make it easy to study more math
To do
Current students: Check with advisors
93. Keep the courses relevant
Keep the programs accessible
Make it easy to study more math
To do
Current students: Check with advisors
Prospective students: Talk to us, make plans
94. FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact:
Robert Talbert
rtalbert@franklincollege.edu
Watch for upcoming Four-Year Plans and Catalog
Descriptions
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