The Department of Mathematics has two tracks to offer its majors. Track I is for students interested in a profession in the business or scientific arena.  A minor is required for Track I students.  Suggestions for a Minor for the student interested in the business world would be Computer Information Systems (CIS) in the Computer Science (CS) department or one of the many minors offered in the College of Business.  If the student is interested in a scientific field, suggestions for a minor might be Chemistry, Computer Science, or Physics.  It is recommended that Track I majors complete Calculus-based Physics I and II as their Area III natural science requirement if they intend to enter a scientific profession. 

Track II is the licensure/certification track for the mathematics major interested in teaching mathematics in grades 6-12.  The certification track has 36 required semester hours in the College of Education certification program, so no minor is required.  Either track will prepare students for graduate studies as well.  In addition, the Department of Mathematics offers a 24-semester hour minor.  See the online catalog for details of the minor.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science encourages its majors to become professionally involved in campus activities including membership and participation in the Math and Computer Science Club (MACS).  Also Alabama Alpha Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, a national honor society, initiates new members in the spring of each year based on academic excellence in mathematics.

Dr. Ronald Merritt, Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computers Science, may be reached at ronald.merritt@athens.edu or 256-233-6527.  Dr. Derek Newland, Assistant Professor of Mathematics may be reached at derek.newland@athens.edu or 256-233-6553, and Professor Patricia (Patsy) Glaze, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, may be reached at patricia.glaze@athens.edu or 256-233- 6503. If you wish to speak to the transfer advisor for the College of Arts and Sciences, please contact barry.devine@athens.edu or 256-233-8277.

Related Links

Recent Checklists for Tracks I and II

Alabama Alpha Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon

Math and Computer Science (MACS) Club

Athens State Math Lab

Mathematics Faculty

Members of the Math and Computers Science Faculty and Staff

Proposed Two-Year Matrix of Mathematics Courses 2011-2013

Mathematical Association of America

Alabama Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges