Mathematics: An Integral Discipline Mathematics is one of the most foundational and elemental principles and disciplines to any educational institution. With the basic components of all mathematical disciplines and areas of studies being equal, there appears to be an inherent, social need to master this study of a seemingly complex nature, particularly since this subject is ingrained into so many important and relevant aspects of the world economy. Without the understanding and overall comprehension of at least some basic, elementary mathematical principles, it would go without saying that countless workforce employees and job seekers would fail to find the most meager of professions. It is also an unfortunate prospect to understand that mathematical principles and the study of such major applications is no longer a popular social trend. On the other hand of the social and professional spectrum, the vast majority of college students seeking future majors are leaning towards other convenient modes of study, including those in the healthcare industry and other related sciences and studies. Now understanding how modern culture had become so predisposed to ascertaining studies unrelated to heavy mathematical analytics, despite the obvious need to otherwise acquire, it will be important to frame this expose’s subject matter around the need to further explain and analyze how different regions of scholastic establishments have come to define mathematical disciplines in completely different and opposing ways.
There is no understating the value and importance that this area of expertise, which when consistently studied under much discipline inevitably increases the overall comprehension and analytical capabilities of the student. Due to the constant stated value that this area of academic study brings to one’s professional and academic career, it is important to assess the ways professionally driven workers benefit from understanding the more complex elements of mathematical sciences as well as go into a detailed account of personal endeavors and aspirations relating to a career involved with mathematical science. With that being said, it is now reasonable to assume that mathematics, although comparable to many other disciplines within NU’s curriculum as well as many other college universities, retains various distinct features and academic attributes that give countless others a competitive edge in the professional world. Because of this, it is important to realize that throughout different schools and college institutions, mathematics has different perceived quotients and varying factors that make each curriculum based discipline different and highly exclusive. As this study on the analysis of different mathematical curriculums in relation to NU’s comprehensive prospectus concerning mathematical studies progresses, it will be pertinent to further evaluate and analyze the differences associated with each individual syllabus in order to ascertain how each school differs in disciplinary focus. This, of course, does not undermine the fact that studying calculus at NU would be entirely different than studying the same subject at Harvard; no, but for all intents and purposes, one must understand that not all schools are as similar as the subjects NU covers and the fashion in which it does, mostly relating to mathematical studies. In essence, it will be necessary to explain the vital elements that surround similar mathematical subjects and the way they are treated individually and distinctly throughout the academic world. One of the primary reasons that mathematics was chosen as a worthy discipline was due to the relevancy and need in a societal world built around financial statistical applications, especially as it relates to the overall sequence of numbers and mathematical probabilities integrated within the workforce, as well as other micro and macro managerial principles that all reward the mathematical scholar. Profound impacts inevitably surround those of which obtained high marks for their achievements in this discipline; thus, the industry and discipline of choice has been a personal goal of mine for many years due to the success that encompasses then overall study of it. With this being understood, anyone should understand the stated importance and the value behind mathematical disciplines, at least on how they are admired at different professional institutions. According to Jameson (2014), mathematical studies should not be limited to just number crunching and formula exploration; rather, mathematics disciplines should even reach as far as, “archeology, biology, chemistry, economics, history, psychology, sociology, and so on” (p. 1). Because this statement is adhered to by different academic governing bodies, it ultimately comes to quick realization that mathematical disciplines will ultimately try to ingrain these subjects in different ways and subjective analysis; thus, making the overall study of mathematics very unique and contrasting through different academic institutions. Throughout the study of this discipline, it will be pertinent to note the significance it holds as it relates to the direct representation by NU. For example, NU incorporates many different aspects of mathematical studies, which makes the overall study of the discipline more inclusive and adequate overall. Although there are many other commendable attributes to other college institutions and the way they conduct mathematical courses, it is notable that NU appears to strive towards making the study of mathematics very intriguing, elemental, sufficient and ingrained with different subject matter. For example, NU’s curriculum for mathematical study incorporates first year study plans with higher level mathematical disciplines intended to enable advanced learners the ability to broaden their studies in more complex and suitable manners. To add onto this, NU’s mathematical curriculums associates the student body with higher grade courses, stressing the importance behind such studies like calculus as beginner college level courses and beyond this, there are numerous other levels of studies that help better improve the disposition of the math student. Bearing all this in mind, it will be necessary to relate how NU embodies these various areas of mathematical disciplines in relations to other colleges. In order to accomplish this, these variant curricular realms of study listed will have to be further analyzed against other academic institutions. NU has a very broad and general specific way of classifying their area of mathematical studies. As stated earlier, all of NU’s mathematical departments of discipline encompasses the nature of helping the student gain comprehensive understandings over the intrinsic nature of the college’s mathematical faculties. Since NU takes mathematics so seriously, there is a rigorous course description that embodies almost every type of mathematical discipline guided throughout the college’s primary mathematical department. Because of this, it is understandable that one may find the mathematical concepts and various course attributes somewhat challenging and intimidating; however, it will be important to note that this is only because almost every mathematical concept has varying precepts of determining the existing aptitude of the student, which is integral in the overall ability to both challenge, grow and foster academic propensity on a broad academic scale. One may question whether NU perceives mathematical qualitative disciplines relatively vital to the overall success rate of recent graduates, taking into account that the school has a heavily intensive focus on the area of mathematical learning that is beyond a conventional scope; henceforth, it is conclusive to determine that the school does indeed take this area of scholastic education very genuinely. To this degree, it is certain that anyone currently enrolled in this facility ultimately has much to benefit from the overall comprehensive nature of this department’s mathematical success and integrity. Now that a clearer representation of the overall integrity and scope of NU’s mathematical disciplines have been outlined, it would be important to depict the ways that various other college institutions ultimately differ in the way they teach and instruct their students on the various realms of mathematical studies. Due to the divergence of different modes and grades of mathematical inquiry, it is important to realize that when comparing different departments of mathematical study. NU is a very prestigious school and is known for the overall academic success and standards set forth between different departments as well as the way students are treated with academic impartiality. Another school that is well known for the academic integrity and intensive focuses on varying scholastic achievements in Princeton University, which is one of the frontrunners in scholastic excellence. According to Klugman (2015), Princeton University, although considered by most scholastic achievers as the pinnacle point of academically recognized institutions, is comparable to many other institutions of choice due to the way it demonstrates, “varying levels of academic rigor” (p. 16). Klugman (2015) also goes ionto elaborate on the way the high achieving mathematic curriculum integrates varying degrees of significant academia and how the school inevitably strives towards achieving the highest grade of academic challenges and disciplines in order to help grow the minds of their attendees. With this stated, it will be important to further analyze how Princeton University utilizes the mathematical departmental concepts in order to achieve success for this individual discipline. In order to illustrate how Princeton achieves this, it will be important to note that their mathematical curriculum centers around high honor classes, making even the initial attendees and undergraduate freshman entering into a rigorous prospective filled with the most challenging modes on academic reason and mathematical intrigue. Because the institution of Princeton wishes to maintain the overall status of being recognized as a school with high scholastic recognition, the mathematical disciplines and curriculum must incorporate the most arduous of subject lines. Such classes include honors analysis in a single variable, accelerated honor analysis courses, calculus sequences (Mathematics Princeton University, 2015) and other advanced levels of mathematical disciplines that make attending the school a very difficult enterprise. Now understanding how the basic curriculum of this mathematic genesis differs from school to school, it is valuable to analyze how mathematical skills and various disciplines are able to effect and impact the way of entering into the workforce and ensuring a great professional tenure. Seeking to become a certified public accountant (CPA), it will be important to analyze how the profession relates to the different mathematical disciplines outline throughout NU and other scholastic institutions. First off, according to Simmons (2015), the study of CPA designations includes the overall comprehension and inclusive understanding of mathematics on a very extensive and broad scale. CPA studies, of course, is a very broad and far reaching branch of accounting, especially a discipline that is primarily associated with financial taxation. Without the ability to acquire all vital mathematical skills within an academic institution’s, especially those pertinent to the study of one’s professional discipline, it would be impossible to obtain the necessary tools in order to successfully execute the various elements of complex duties and other responsibilities that CPA and other tax professionals handle on a daily basis. Furthermore, it is important to understand the kind of significance and importance that such roles like CPA’s hold within their respective field and even more importantly, to society. Examining the various concepts and coursework required to become a CPA, especially as it pertains to upper level mathematical courses and other disciplines that incorporate multifaceted mathematical concepts, it becomes obvious that such accounting professionals are needed in order to comprehend and handle the obligations behind such major social and professional responsibilities. CPA’s are also regarded as some of the most knowledgeable and learned people within this industry, so it comes as no surprise that mathematics becomes so important to all levels of professional workmanship. To go even further, without CPA’s, many major financial transactions would not be able to be completed, especially because these tax professionals are needed to complete some of the most vital forms required to file some tax returns. Because of this, mathematical disciplines have become even more imperative to the respective realm of accounting professions. Professional areas that mathematics contributes to is not limited to just tax professionals and other areas of accounting. In fact, mathematics also plays an integral part in almost all areas of financial roles within the professional arena. For example, taking such jobs like bank tellers, financial advisors and various other professional roles rely on people with sound analytical and background skills within mathematics. Financial advisor roles are some of the most highly regarded and distinguished positions within the major financial industry, especially because so many people within society depend upon these individuals to provide strong, reliable financial advice that they otherwise would not be able to ascertain themselves. Because of this, it is important that these professionals are well compensated for their efforts and moreover, have the job security and advancement opportunities that such professionals seek. This is something of personal interest because financial advisors have such great potential to grow and expand upon their respective fields. There is nothing quite like the field and within the financial scope of American economics, this continues to remain one of the highly remarked professional degrees that one can earn. Due to this, it is important to understand how mathematical concepts are integrated within the different concepts and working disciplines that exist within the professional position. As stated earlier, a financial representative role has become a very dependable and relied upon position and due to this, all associates must be highly knowledgeable and acute with mathematical reasoning. Just some of the major courses involved in this degree are intermediate and advanced mathematical courses and other mathematical based curriculum that is associated with understanding complex variables and number reasoning; thus, making the understanding of mathematics even more important within this framework. Mathematics is a highly complex study of analytical reasoning and problem solving. To fully comprehend the subject one must stay routinely disciplined in all core areas of study in order to ensure that the comprehensive illustrations are fully understood. Looking at other subjects and their respective curriculum throughout other college campuses, we can see that there exist direct parallels between the way mathematical science is integrated within a comprehensive mathematical curriculum in order to satisfy major variables of study and coursework. According to Kraus (2008), there were many instances within the American educational based curriculum that alluded to how important mathematic principles stood when properly integrated into core areas of English, history and other principles. Accordingly, it becomes even more apparent that in order to maintain a strong academic environment, it would ultimately be pertinent to subject all college students to not only mathematics, but every subject. Mathematics will always be one of the foremost important areas of study within the academic realm. When compared to how different academic institutions teach and implement different mathematical disciplines into their core curriculum, the student gains an adequate picture into how necessary the overall study of this said discipline becomes. Because mathematical studies have become so complex, it is vital that they encompass various realms of study that fits the compatibility and expressed interest of both student and professor; this, making this far reach area of study more valuable. Because of the ways mathematics play an integral role in the financial professional roles within the world, the added value of this subject has been illustrated clearly and concisely. Because of this, mathematics is very important and multi-varied throughout different colleges.
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