Mathematics Area
Contact Information
STEM Department: Founders Hall 113A, 215-968-8256
Math Area Coordinator
- Donna Acquavella
- Email: Donna.Acquavella@bucks.edu
- Phone: 215-504-8564
Developmental Education Mathematics Liaison
- Adrianne Morelli
- Email: Adrianne.Morelli@bucks.edu
- Phone: 215-504-8558
Mathematics Associates Degree
Transfer Major
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department Founders 112 • Phone (215) 968-8305 Curriculum Code No. 1006
This major prepares students for upper division course work leading to a bachelor's degree in mathematics or a mathematics-related area. Upon completion of the appropriate bachelor's degree, graduates are qualified for entry-level positions in actuarial science, statistics, applied mathematics, operations research, economic forecasting, teaching, and graduate study.
Graduates of this program are able to
- accurately interpret and translate pictorial and descriptive information into mathematical statements;
- solve problems quantitatively and communicate results clearly;
- demonstrate understanding of functions, limits, differentiation and integration, as appropriate;
- demonstrate computational skills in areas of applied mathematics.
Although students completing this degree typically transfer to a 4-year institution with the intention of completing a Bachelor's program, they may be employed as teaching assistants or science technicians.
Secondary Education - Mathematics
Transfer Major
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services office early in their academic program to determine which courses will be transfer to the college of their choice.
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department Founders 112 • Phone (215) 968-8305 Curriculum Code No. 1177
The Secondary Education – Mathematics major is designed for students who plan to teach Mathematics in a high school setting. The program provides the first two years of an undergraduate degree leading to a baccalaureate degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis on Mathematics.
Prospective students with academic deficiencies should be aware that they will need additional time to acquire the necessary academic background. Prerequisites and co-requisites for required courses must be followed.
Graduates of this program are able to
- accurately interpret and translate pictorial and descriptive information into mathematical statements;
- solve problems quantitatively and communicate results clearly;
- demonstrate understanding of numeric, algebraic and geometric reasoning;
- demonstrate computational skills in areas of applied mathematics.
Although students completing this degree typically transfer to a 4-year institution with the intention of completing a Bachelor's program, they may be employed as teaching assistants or science technicians.
MATHEMATICS AREA POLICY FOR CALCULATOR USE
The Mathematics Area has established a policy for calculator use in each of its courses. A specific model and series of calculator has been selected for each course to insure that the capabilities of the calculator do not interfere with the course objectives and to make sure that one student does not have an undo advantage over another. Individual instructors may restrict the use of any calculator in their courses. This policy includes face to face classes, and e-learning classes. It also pertains to the Testing Centers at all three campuses and all proctored locations.
See the list below for the specific calculator that has been selected for each course.
Calculators are not permitted in the following courses:
- Math 090 Prealgebra
- Math 102 Mathematics for Educators I
- Math 105 Mathematics for Educators II
Courses with approved use of a TI 83 or TI 84 (any series)
- Math 115 Elementary Statistics
- Math 215 Elementary Statistics II
- Math 260 Linear Algebra
Note: To further clarify, any calculator with a built-in CAS (computer algebra system) or internet connectivity may not be used.
Calculators used in the following courses must be scientific, non-graphing calculators. The selected calculator for all courses below is a TI-30X IIS (note this is not part of the Multi View series for this calculator)
To clarify further, graphing calculators, multi view calculators, devices with internet connectivity, and calculators with a built-in CAS (computer algebra system) are not permitted.
- Math 095 Basic Algebra
- Math 101 Mathematical Concepts I
- Math 103 Intermediate Algebra
- Math 117 Finite Mathematics for Business
- Math 118 Business Calculus
- Math 120 College Algebra
- Math 121 Discrete Mathematics
- Math 122 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
- Math 125 Precalculus
- Math 140 Calculus I
- Math 141 Calculus II
- Math 242 Calculus III
- Math 250 Differential Equations