SAUM Additional Online Case Studies & Appendices

 

Developing a Departmental Assessment Program:

North Dakota State University Mathematics

William O. Martin, Doğan Çömez

Appendix B. Department mission statement and program objectives.

 

Mission Statement.

The mission of the Department of Mathematics is teaching, research and other scholarly activities in the discipline; providing quality education to our B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. students and post-doctoral associates; and influencing the mathematical climate of the region positively. The Department strives for excellence in teaching its majors and service courses, while providing stimulating and informative courses. The Department’s research activities include pure and applied mathematics.

 

Program Objectives.

A. Bachelors program

  1. Students will be able to analyze problems and formulate appropriate mathematical models.
  2. Students will understand mathematical techniques and how they apply.
  3. Students will recognize phenomena and be able to abstract, generalize, and specialize these patterns in order to analyze them mathematically.
  4. Students will be able to express themselves in writing and orally in an articulate, sound and well-organized fashion.

 

B. Masters program

  1. Students will have experienced both breadth and depth in the study of advanced mathematics so that they: (a) can recognize and create good mathematical arguments, (b) have knowledge of fundamental topics in both classical and modern mathematics, (c) can create and pursue new ideas and application in and of mathematics.
  2. Students will have experience as a teaching assistant with classroom experience or as a research assistant.

 

C. Doctoral program

  1. Students will have experienced both breadth and depth in the study of advanced mathematics so that they: (a) can recognize and create good mathematical arguments, (b) have knowledge of fundamental topics in both classical and modern mathematics, (c) can create and pursue new ideas and application in and of mathematics.
  2. Students will have exposure to and experience with current research.
  3. Students will develop ability to understand and create new mathematical ideas and applications.
  4. Students will have experience as a teaching assistant with classroom experience or as a research assistant.