Mathematics Programs at
Winthrop University
Winthrop Day 2008
College of Arts and Sciences
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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
Bachelor of Arts Degree
MATH 201, 202, 301(H), 302(H)
MATH 201, 202, 301(H), 302(H)
MATH 300: Linear Algebra
MATH 300: Linear Algebra
MATH 351: Intro. to Modern Algebra
MATH 351: Intro. to Modern Algebra
MATH 375: Optimization Techniques
MATH 375: Optimization Techniques
MATH 522: Elements of Set Theory
MATH 522: Elements of Set Theory
MATH 541: Prob. & Stat. I
MATH 541: Prob. & Stat. I
Fifteen additional hours of MATH
Nine hours of MATH above 300
MAED 200: Intro. to Mathematica
MAED 200: Intro. to Mathematica
Secondary Certification
Requirements
College of Education
Mathematics Department
EDUC 110: Teachers, Schools and Society
MATH 520: Foundations of Geometry
EDUC 210: Psychology of Learner I
EDUC 250: Psychology of Learner II
MAED 548: Secondary Math Curriculum
and Pedagogy Issues
EDUC 275: Integrating Technology to
MAED 391: Principles of Teaching Math.
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
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?
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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
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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
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Actuary
Mathematician
Statistician
Operations/Systems Analyst
Spy
Financial Mathematics
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Advisor
• Loan Officer Marketing
Mathematics in the marketplace
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Buyer
Sales Representative
Inventory Control
Quality Control
Mathematics Major = Added Value
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You can solve complicated problems
You can reason critically and effectively
You can respond to intellectual challenges
You can express yourself clearly
Questions?
Visit our Web site at
http://www.winthrop.edu/mathdpt/