AY 2024-2025

https://calstatela.curriculog.com/proposal:11972/form

C1. How will the changes fit with the Institutional Mission / Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO)

One of the main changes in this proposal is the restructuring of the applied math option in the BS Math program. This option is mainly chosen by students who plan to work in industry after graduation. In this proposal, we replace some of the previously required courses with those that give more emphasis on the computational aspect of mathematics. These courses will give students better preparation/training in using mathematics and critical thinking to tackle real-life problems. The other change we proposed is to increase the free elective by 1 unit. This change is due to the reduction in PHYS 2100 units from 5 to 4 units. By increasing the free elective by 1 unit, students will be able to explore fields outside of mathematics to broaden their knowledge.

C2. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1.  Use techniques of differentiation and integration (in one or more variables).
2. Find local and absolute extrema of functions of one or more variables.
3. Sketch graphs of functions of one variable and identify basic functions from their graphs (one or two variables).
4. Solve systems of linear equations with the use of matrices and their inverses.
5. Recognize and work with basic algebraic structures (groups, vector spaces, homomorphisms).
6. Give direct proofs, proofs by contradiction, and proofs by induction.
7. Formulate definitions and theorems.
8. Write a simple computer program.
9. Use mathematics to model and solve problems in other areas.
10. Gain competency in other areas of mathematics (which ones and how many depends on the selected option).
11. Demonstrate basic competency in both oral and written communication.