Mathematical Sciences Research Certificate

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Program: Research Certificate
Department of Mathematical Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences

Kettler Hall ~ 260-481-6821

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this certificate, students will:

learn research methods and tools appropriate to the mathematical sciences, learn the foundations of research in the theory of the discipline, learn the advanced communication skills, and apply what they have learned by executing a research project and communicating the results to others.

Declaring this Certificate:

Declare this certificate within the Department of Mathematical Sciences
The certificate can be earned and awarded independent of other degree(s)

Program Requirements:

A minimum GPA of 2.00 or higher is required for graduation
At least 9 credits must be earned as resident credit

To earn the Mathematical Sciences Research Certificate, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to those noted above:

Research Writing: Credits 3

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.

History, Philosophy, or Theory of the Discipline: Credits 3

MA 30500 - Foundations of Higher Mathematics Cr. 3.

Research Methods and Supervised Individual Research: Credits 6

MA 35100 - Elementary Linear Algebra Cr. 3.
MA 49000 - Topics in Mathematics for Undergraduates Cr. 1-5.
Credits: 3

Upper or Dual-Level Course: Credits 3

Choose one of the following:

MA 44100 - Real Analysis Cr. 3.
MA 45300 - Elements of Algebra Cr. 3.
MA 57500 - Graph Theory Cr. 3.
STAT 51700 - Statistical Inference Cr. 3.

Cognate Research Tools: Credits 3-4