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For Undergraduate Mathematics and Computer Science Majors
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science has portfolio requirements which students must meet at two stages of their academic career:
- at the time that formal major approval is requested, which normally occurs near the end of the sophomore year or early junior year, and
- as part of MTH/CIS 495, the Senior Project course.
Purpose:
- Allows the students and the faculty to assess progress with respect to the program goals and objectives.
- Allows the faculty to assess their overall success in producing major programs that meet the stated goals and objectives by examining the portfolios of all students in these programs.
As students progress through their program, the goals for the undergraduate mathematics majors or the undergraduate computer science majors should be kept in mind. These goals have been designed so that a student who can demonstrate that he/she meets these goals will be a competent entry-level professional upon graduation. The goals are listed below.
Portfolio A
- Students should submit Portfolio A to their academic advisor at the time they request formal major approval. As already noted, this generally occurs near the end of the sophomore year. Portfolio A will include a resume which is current at that point in the student’s academic career, a self-assessment of their progress relative to the first three goals for their major, and work-samples (artifacts) from each of the courses indicated in the attached grid. The faculty has determined that the courses on the grid include assignments or other work-samples (artifacts) that address the goals indicated.
Portfolio B
- Submitted during the Senior Project course. This portfolio will also include a resume which is ready for use upon graduation, a final self-assessment relative to all four goals for the student’s major, and work-samples (artifacts) from each of the courses indicated in the attached grid. Again, the faculty has determined that the courses on the grid include assignments or other work-samples (artifacts) that address the goals indicated. Portfolio B should also include any standardized test scores or internship evaluations that relate to the student’s major discipline, if any exist.
Student’s Responsibilities
- Save the required work-samples (artifacts) as accumulated in the various courses shown in the grids below.
- Understand why and how a particular work-sample addresses the goals that are indicated in the grids. The student will be required to explain this briefly as part of each portfolio.
- Students should consult their academic advisor if any questions arise.
- Students may provide graded work-samples (artifacts) to Ms. Lucy Allen, Department Secretary, for safe keeping until they are needed.
- Review the attached goals and objectives, as well as the grids for Portfolios A and B, for their major program.
Outline of Major Portfolio Requirements – Split Portfolio Version
Portfolio Grid A-B (pdf, 9.72KB)
Math Portfolio A (also includes a half-way resume, a half-way self assessment relative to first three goals for both math majors)
| Course | Goal 1 |
Goal 2 | Goal 3 |
Goal 4 (optional in Portfolio A) |
Goal 5 |
| MTH115 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| MTH120 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Varies |
| MTH150 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| MTH151 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies | Varies |
Math Portfolio B (also includes a final resume, a final self assessment relative to all four goals for both math majors, and any standardized test scores or internship evaluations that the student has.)
| Course | Goal 1 | Goal 2 | Goal 3 | Goal 4 (required) | Goal 5 |
| MTH300 or 315 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| MTH330* | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Varies |
| MTH360** | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Yes |
|
MTH495 (Varies depending on choice of topic for project) |
Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
*MTH330 submitted for change to MTH430 effective Fall 2010.
**Only Mathematics for Secondary Education majors need to include artifacts for MTH360. Also, these majors need to state whether Goal 5 is being met by any of the artifacts included in this portfolio.
Portfolio Grid CS A-B (xlsx, 11.28KB)
CS/MIS Portfolio A (also includes a half-way resume, a half-way self assessment relative to first three goals for CS/MIS majors)
| Course | Goal 1 | Goal 2 | Goal 3 | Goal 4 (optional in Portfolio A) |
| CIS120 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS160 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| CIS161 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| CIS210 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
CS/MIS Portfolio B (also includes a final resume, a final self assessment relative to all four goals for CS/MIS majors, and any standardized test scores or internship evaluations that the student has)
| Course |
Goal 1 | Goal 2 |
Goal 3 |
Goal 4 (required) |
| CIS340 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS355 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CIS3## |
Varies (depending upon course selected by student |
Varies | Varies | Varies |
| CIS495 | Varies | Varies | Yes | Varies (depending upon choice of topic for project) |
Self Assessment: The self-assessment is a written account of the student’s achievements in relation to the goals and objectives of the major program, based upon the courses listed in the portfolio.
(Artifacts from other required courses may be added to the student’s portfolio.)
Goals and Objectives for the Majors in
Applied Mathematics and Mathematics for Secondary Education
Goal #1: Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to think critically in solving mathematical problems and will appropriately apply their knowledge to solve problems outside the discipline of mathematics.
Goal #2: Students will be able to demonstrate problem-solving skills using mathematical concepts, structures, algorithms, and tools in a manner which meets professional standards.
Goal #3: Students will be able to communicate accurately and effectively in their professional area.
Goal #4: Students will be able to identify and articulate ethical guidelines related to the practice of mathematics.
Students graduating with a BS in Mathematics for Secondary Education should accomplish goals 1 – 4 listed above, plus:
Goal #5: Students seeking secondary mathematics teaching certification will demonstrate pre-service teaching competency as outlined by the MoSTEP standards.
Goals and Objectives for the Majors in
Computer Science and Management Information Systems
Goal #1: Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to think critically in solving problems in the discipline(s) of computer science and management information systems.
Goal #2: Students will be able to demonstrate use of tools, algorithms, mathematics and data structures to implement solutions in a professional manner.
Goal #3: Students will be able to communicate accurately and effectively in their professional area.