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HEA 540 Case Study Program Overview Jamestown College

School of Arts and Sciences Jamestown College’s School of Arts and Sciences understands the increasing need for highly educated individuals in the fields of arts and science to address the diverse learning needs of a globalized society. With this in mind, students are prepared for careers in various fields such as environmental science, global leadership, psychology and social work, computer science, communications, and professional writing. The School of Arts and Sciences programs develop students to think critically and creatively, use effective communication skills, conduct thorough analyses of data, and understand how people and the world around them work throughout the decision-making process. All these skills and abilities are essential for success within the public and private sectors. Our faculty, who are highly regarded and recognized as experts in their fields at a national level, take pride in their diversified instruction practices and individualized mentorship of students. Jamestown’s School of Arts and Sciences provides a high-quality and student-centered learning experience beyond compare. BA in Mathematics Jamestown College’s School of Arts and Sciences degree programs are developed using a balanced core curriculum based on the arts and humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. These fundamental components ensure career versatility in a variable and globalized marketplace. Graduates of the Jamestown College BA Mathematics program will distinguish themselves with their problem-solving skills, computational and modeling abilities, and excellent communication skills. These skills will allow them to pursue scientific or technical careers in industry, education, or government. Also, the strong analytical skills gained from the program will prepare the graduate to go on to graduate school or to participate in creative and innovative efforts in science, arts, humanities, engineering, and business. Program Outcomes Graduates of the BA Mathematics Program will be able to do the following after graduating:

 Apply critical thinking skills in understanding how mathematics relates to everyday problems

 Have the requisite knowledge and skills for immediate acceptance into a graduate program or gainful employment

 Acquire knowledge of mathematical and technical aspects that is adaptable to changing tools and environments and provides a solid foundation for future learning

 Demonstrate an understanding of analysis and extensive experience with the tactics of problem solving and logical thinking

 Conduct relevant quantitative analysis and figure out the right questions to ask

Student Learning Outcomes Upon completing the BA Mathematics program, students will be able to do the following:

 Perform computations by applying mathematical concepts and models

 Solve problems using mathematics

 Represent mathematical relationships with graphs and charts

 Demonstrate a solid understanding of proofs and other sophisticated mathematical skills

 Communicate own understanding of mathematical concepts and reasoning to a variety of audiences

 Use appropriate software and other technologies for making mathematical models and analyzing quantitative information

 Appreciate the uses of abstract mathematical reasoning

 Demonstrate the capacity to apply mathematical abilities to a wide span of contexts (e.g., the sciences and humanities) within real-world contexts

Career Outcomes for Mathematics Majors
 Your Jamestown College mathematics degree provides you with the knowledge and skills for various career options including those of mathematician, mathematics teacher, actuarial, business administrator, computer programmer, data systems analyst, financial analyst, and others. College-Wide Requirements All Jamestown College students must demonstrate competence in writing and quantitative reasoning by meeting the following three-course requirements:

ENG Principles of Writing 3 credits MTH Mathematics course 3 credits FYE First-Year Experience Seminar (freshmen only) 3 credits

Core Requirements Jamestown College prides itself on developing well-rounded students, giving graduates a competitive edge in their careers. To achieve this concept, students obtain a foundational knowledge in the liberal arts and develop a broad range of both skills and abilities beyond a major specialization. Each Jamestown College graduate must complete 30 credits of core coursework. Also, students are required to take two 3-credit courses in each of five School of Arts and Sciences study areas: humanities, social science, arts and design, natural science, and communications, plus a 6-credit senior capstone experience.

Mathematics Required Courses: 45 credits Core MTH 101

Foundations of Mathematics

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MTH 102 Discrete Mathematics 3 MTH 110 Elementary Algebra 3 MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra 3

MTH 310 Mathematical Statistics I 4

MTH 311 Mathematical Statistics II 4 MTH 420 Mathematical Reasoning 3

MTH 210 Intro to Comp. Software 3

MTH 420 Discrete Mathematics 4 Advanced

MTH 120 Trigonometry 4 MTH 130 Differential Calculus 4 MTH 131 Integral Calculus 4 MTH 410 Introduction to Mathematical Models 3

Electives: 45 credits

Total: 120 credits