Mathematics

• Learning Goals for the Major Programs in Mathematics
• Learning Goals for the Minor Program in Mathematics
• Learning Goals for the Minor Program in Statistics

Learning Goals for the Major Programs in Mathematics

At Wittenberg, math majors will develop a breadth of understanding
in calculus, linear algebra, statistics, and computer programming,
along with a depth of knowledge in algebra, analysis, or statistics.

• Students will formulate complete, concise, and correct mathematical proofs.
• Students will frame problems using multiple mathematical and statistical representations of relevant structures and relationships and solve using standard techniques.
• Students will create quantitative models to solve real world problems in appropriate contexts.
• Students will effectively use professional level technology tools to support the study of mathematics and statistics.
• Students will clearly communicate quantitative ideas both orally and in writing to a range of audiences.

The coursework that a student undertakes with as a Major in Mathematics will support the learning goals in the following way:

Learning Goals for the Minor Program in Mathematics

At Wittenberg, math minors will develop a breadth of understanding
in calculus and computer programming,
with the goal of applying mathematics in context.

• Students will formulate complete, concise, and correct mathematical proofs.
• Students will frame problems using multiple mathematical and statistical representations of relevant structures and relationships and solve using standard techniques.
• Students will create quantitative models to solve real world problems in appropriate contexts.
• Students will effectively use professional level technology tools to support the study of mathematics and statistics.

The coursework that a student undertakes with as a Minor in Mathematics will support the learning goals in the following way:

Learning Goals for the Minor Program in Statistics

At Wittenberg, stat minors will develop a breadth of understanding
in statistics and probability,
with the goal of applying statistics in context.

• Students will summarize data visually and numerically.
• Students will build and assess data-based models.
• Students will learn and apply the tools of formal inference.
• Students will ... the mathematical and probabilistic foundations of statistical inference.
• Students will execute statistical analyses with professional software.

The coursework that a student undertakes with as a Minor in Statistics will support the learning goals in the following way: