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PROGRAM MODIFICATION FORM
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I. DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM
Mathematical Sciences
II. SUMMARY
For the Teaching Minor in Mathematics, allow substitution of STAT 451 for STAT 341.
III. ENDORSEMENTS AND APPROVALS
Requestor:
Nikolaus Vonessen
Signature _______________________ Date____________
xxxPhone / Email:
243-6222 / [email protected]
Program Chair:
Emily Stone
Signature _______________________ Date____________
*Other Affected Programs:
Curriculum & Instruction: Georgia Cobbs
Signature _______________________ Date____________
Signature _______________________ Date____________
Dean: Jenny McNulty, Associate Dean, CHS
Signature _______________________ Date____________
* Are affected because: (a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites, (b) perceived overlap in content
areas, or (c) cross-listing of coursework
IV. TYPE OF PROGRAM MODIFICATION
Major
Minor
Other, Please describe:
Option
Teaching major / minor
V. CATALOG LANGUAGE
Attach the current catalog language with the proposed changes clearly identified. SEE BELOW
VI. JUSTIFICATION
The proposal seeks to add STAT451 as an acceptable substitute for STAT341 in the mathematics
teaching minor; the corresponding proposal for the teaching major in mathematics was already
approved last academic year. The following justification for the teaching major also applies to the
teaching minor:
The proposal is made on the basis of meeting the needs of mathematics education majors.
Recent curricular changes brought about by the adoption of the Common Core State Standards
for Practice and Content in Montana have placed an increased emphasis on the statistical
content in both middle schools and high schools. Additionally, the number of students seeking
advanced placement statistics courses in American high schools is on the rise. Teachers with
better preparation in the area of statistics will be needed in the near future. The current
requirement of STAT341 for all mathematics majors seeking the mathematics education option
provides future teachers with a firm foundation in probability theory and simulation; however, it
does not expose them to many of the statistical procedures common to the advanced
placement statistics curriculum. In contrast, STAT451 more closely follows the advanced
placement statistics curriculum, especially in the areas of statistical inference where procedures
for constructing confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses are covered in depth. Since
STAT451 is only taught every Autumn whereas STAT341 is taught every Autumn and Spring,
STAT341 is retained as one route to meet the statistics content requirement so as not to create
scheduling barriers for students seeking the degree.
VII. SUBMISSION
After all signatures have been obtained, submit original, and an electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221.
An electronic copy of the original signed form is acceptable.
CATALOG LANGUAGE
Link to language in 2015-2016 Catalog: http://www.umt.edu/catalog/colleges-schools-programs/humanities-andsciences/mathematical-sciences/minor-mathematics-education/default.php
Minor - Mathematics; Track: Teaching Math
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Other Mathematical Sciences Courses
Rule: Take all of the following courses. STAT 451 can be substituted for STAT 341.
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Descriptions
Course
Credits
Show Description M 221 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
4 Credits
Show Description M 301 - Math Technology for Teachers
3 Credits
Show Description M 307 - Intro to Abstract Mathematics
3 Credits
Show Description M 326 - Number Theory
3 Credits
Show Description M 439 - Euclidean & Non-Euclidean Geo
3 Credits
Show Description STAT 341 - Intro to Probability and Stat
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C-
19 Total Credits Required