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Mathematics
Contact: Sam Hall Collins 302; X 6118 shall@willamette.edu.
The study of mathematics through grade 12 is changing. The emphasis is on less teacher-talk and more lab activities, problem solving opportunities and opportunities to look at connections of mathematics to other disciplines. Assessment is changing, too, with problem solving and modeling replacing some standard tests. So both the content and the techniques of the courses you take here are important. You can choose your math course(s) from among the following.
Math 141, 142, or equivalent: Calculus
Math 251: Foundations of Advanced Math
Math 253: Linear Algebra
Math 263: Discrete Math
Math 356: Number Theory
Math 366: Optimization
Math 456: Abstract Algebra
Math 476: Modern Geometry
Math 486: Topics for Teachers
A course or two in Computer Science might be excellent. Ask whether your choices from the electives present multiple opportunities for group work and/or peer teaching. Also, either Math 138 or Math 466 (or both) would provide good background.
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