Graduates with a Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics will be prepared to continue their academic study or apply their knowledge in the professional careers and personal lives.
Objective
MAA Compatible
Curriculum for the BS degree is in agreement with curriculum recommendations from the MAA.
Indicator
Compare With MAA
Compare BS program requirements with those of the MAA.
Criterion
90% MAA
BS program offerings are 90% in agreement with the MAA recommendation.
Finding
Abstract reasoning
Students are unprepared for abstraction which occurs in the Algebra and Analysis courses
Action
Prereq change for calculus
The prerequisite for Calculus I was changed to MTH163, Trigonometry, with a score of C or better.
Action
Prereq change for higher math
The prerequisite for Algebra and Analysis was changed to "MTH 364, with C or better."
Objective
Preparation For Grad School
Students who receive BS degrees and who apply for graduate school will be accepted.
Indicator
Accepted Into Grad School
List of students who received a BS in Mathematics and were accepted into graduate school.
Criterion
Acceptance into grad school
50% of students who apply for graduate school are accepted.
Finding
Acceptance into grad school
Information not available.
Action
Acceptance into grad school
Provide students with more information on graduate school opportunities. Follow up with graduates.
Goal
Fundamental Knowledge
Students in mathematics and statistics classes will aquire the fundament knowledge in the various disciplines of mathematics.
Objective
TExES Certification
BS students who have completed the prescribed certification program in mathematics at SHSU will pass the mathematics component of the TExES exam.
Indicator
TExES Pass Rate
Pass rate for perspective secondary math teachers on the TExES exam.
Criterion
100% TExES
100% of students who take the TExES test must pass.
Finding
TExES pass rate
The pass rate is over 90%.
Action
TExES pass rate.
Students who need to take TExES exam will take a practice test and receive feedback from a designated faculty member.
Objective
Core Courses
Students will master knowledge of fundamental concepts in core courses
Indicator
Pass Rate In Calculus Sequence
A-B-C rate of math majors in Calculus I,II,III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations.
Criterion
Pass rate in calculus sequence
80% of students in the calculus sequence will receive a C or better.
Finding
Pass rate in calculus sequence
64% of students received a C or better.
Action
Pass rate in calculus sequence
Require departmental approval prior to registering for first calculus course. This way the department can check the student''s background (especially in trigonometry).
Objective
Related Fields Of Study
Students will master knowledge of supporting concepts in related fields of study.
Indicator
Pass Rate In Science
A-B-C rate of math majors in the sciences (physics, computer science, etc.)
Criterion
Increase pass rate
A-B-C rates of majors will rise in core courses and science courses
Finding
Calculus preparation
Many students were unprepared for calculus; just less than 50 percent of students complete Calculus I with a grade of C or better
Action
Calculus preparation
Change prerequisite for entrance to calculus - a C or better in Mth 163, Trigonometry
Goal
Abstract Reasoning
Students will demonstrate abstract mathematical reasoning by learning to construct proofs.
Objective
Increase Majors
Increase the number of students seeking a BS in mathematics.
Indicator
Number Of Majors
Number of students with a BS degree plan in mathematics.
Criterion
Increase math majors
The number of declared math majors will increase by 5%.
Finding
Increase in mathematics majors
The number of declared BS-math majors rose from 18 to 32 over the previous year, and increase of 78%
Action
Increasing the number of mathematics majors
Continue to work with enrollment management in recruiting nwe students.
Objective
Proofs
Students will be able to construct mathematical proofs.
Indicator
Pass Rate In Higher Math
A-B-C rate of math majors in higher algebra and analysis classes.
Criterion
Pass rate in higher math
70% of the students in higher algebra and analysis classes will receive a C or better.
Finding
Pass rate in higher math
52% of the students received a C or better.
Action
Pass rate in higher math
Careful advising needed in lower level mathematics classes.
Possible examination of topics in prerequisite course.
Goal
Research Experience
Some students will explore projects and undergraduate research experiences.
Objective
Undergraduate Research
We will offer opportunities for undergraduate research.
Indicator
Student Presentations
Undergraduate student presentations given in a conference.
Criterion
Student presentations
Twelve or more students will give presentations of their explorations or research. At least four of these talks will be off-campus.
Finding
Student presentations
Numerous students made presentations off campus; about a dozen undergraduate students travelled to give talks.
Action
Student presentations
Pursue external funding to provide undergraduate students scholarships to engage in research.