Mathematics Major

Mathematics Mission:  The mission of the undergraduate program in mathematics at Missouri Valley College is to provide students with opportunities to explore and comprehend their world through mathematics.  The program helps students understand mathematics, communicate mathematically, and apply mathematics in preparation for enriching their future endeavors. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate the ability to use symbolic, graphical, numerical, and written representations of mathematical ideas.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to read, write, listen to, and communicate an understanding of mathematics.
• Students will use mathematical reasoning to solve problems, and a generalized process to solve problems written in words.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to use mathematics in everyday life.
• Students will use basic mathematical skills as well as appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding, solve mathematical problems, and judge the reasonableness of the results.

Major assessment:  All seniors completing a mathematics major must take a comprehensive examination and complete Senior Seminar (MA 485), which includes the preparation of a research paper.