Mathematics Major

Overview

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Cardinal Stritch University offers well-balanced programs in mathematics and computer science. All of the programs are designed to reflect the most current developments within the disciplines and to prepare students for a wide variety of careers. Teamwork, particularly in larger problem-solving experiences, is required in most of our courses. Students are encouraged to participate in internship opportunities and pre-professional activities.
The department offers two distinct majors: Mathematics and Computer Science. Minors are available in both Mathematics and Computer Science. In addition, the department offers an interdisciplinary major, Management Information Systems- Business, jointly with the Business Department.
Mathematics majors are prepared for the business world, graduate school, or the teaching profession. Students are expected to make use of computers, calculators, and other modern technologies regularly in their studies. In many of our courses, students use these technologies to experiment with mathematical ideas, and to focus on understanding the underlying concepts and problem-solving strategies. The Department offers a strong minor in mathematics, and programs leading to teacher certification at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels.
Certification programs are approved by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction.
The interdisciplinary major in Management Information Systems/ Business has been designed to give students a background in efficient and ethical use of management technology and the information it generates in business environments. Students will gain technological knowledge and skills as well as the fundamentals of business and management.
While we do not offer an undergraduate major in Instructional Technology, qualified undergraduates are permitted -- and teacher certification students are strongly advised -- to take selected courses in the Department of Instructional Technology.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Mathematics Major: A minimum of 34 credits
Required courses for Major: MT 210-212,  315, 320, 325, 410, 425, 470 and MT 401. MT 401 is normally taken in the last semester of upper-division course work in the major. Physics 201 and 202 are strongly recommended. Please check with your general advisor regarding your science core.
Students seeking Secondary certification in Mathematics follow the same requirements as the major.
Students seeking Middle School/Secondary Certification follow the course requirements for Secondary certification plus MT 103 and one credit of Middle School Math Methods.

Mathematics Minor: A minimum of 22 credits
Required courses for Minor: MT 210, 211, 325; MT 315 or 320; and at least one of MT 410, 425, or 470. Additional courses to meet the minimum number of credits may be selected with faculty guidance from MT 209, 212, 315, 320, 365, 425. MT 120 may be counted as an elective in the minor, if taken prior to declaring the math minor. Students seeking secondary certification are required to take MT 320.

Minor in Mathematics for Elementary/ Middle Level Education Majors: A minimum of 22 credits
Required courses for Minor: MT 102, 103, 320, 365; at least one additional math course; at least one of MT 209, 210, 211, or MT 212. An additional course from CS 326, CED 330, 331, or 335. In addition to the 22 credits of mathematics one needs to take three credits of math methods that includes on-site experiences.

Applied Mathematics Minor (Recommended for students majoring in Computer Science): A minimum of 22 credits
Required courses for Minor: MT 210, 211, 315, 410; and at least one of MT 365, 470, and/or 120. Additional courses to meet the 22-credit minimum may be from Mathematics courses numbered above MT 200.

Teacher Certification Programs
Requirements set by the Department of Public Instruction for all certifications vary from time to time. Individuals in teacher certification programs must meet with department advisors every semester until they complete requirements.

Faculty

Mahmood Doroodchi
Assistant Professor
(414) 410-4647
mdoroodchi@stritch.edu

Catherine L. Kiaie
Assistant Professor
(414) 410-4026
clkiaie@stritch.edu

Barbara Reynolds, SDS
Professor
(414) 410-4018
breynolds@stritch.edu

Andrius Tamulis
Assistant Professor
(414) 410-4376
atamulis@stritch.edu
http://faculty.stritch.edu/atamulis

Alumni

Katherine Kubicek, ’04, Geometry and AP Calculus teacher, Oak Creek High School
Vanessa Sowinski, ’03, Algebra and Geometry teacher, Messmer High School
Robert Andrews, ’00, Software Engineer, IBM, Rochester, MN