Mathematics

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The mathematics major is designed to prepare students for graduate work in mathematics, for teaching mathematics in secondary school, and for a variety of careers in mathematics-related fields in government, business, or industry.

All students are expected to learn methods and techniques of problem-solving and to develop facility in the mathematical mode of thinking. They are expected to become acquainted with the major areas of current interest in mathematics, with the great achievements of the past, and with the fundamental problems of number, space, and infinity.

The minor in Applied Mathematics is designed for students majoring in any discipline that uses mathematical tools to enhance that field of study, especially physics, economics, biology, chemistry or any social science with a quantitative focus. The minor will introduce students to calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and mathematical modeling.

A student with a major or minor in Mathematics may not also minor in Applied Mathematics.

Faculty

Seth Cowell, Sandy Ganzell, Susan Goldstine, Alan Jamieson (Department Chair), Lindsay H. Jamieson, Robert Kelley, Emek Köse, David Kung, Alex Meadows, Simon Read, Ivan Sterling, Ariel Webster

Degree Requirements

Major

Mathematics, BS

Minor

Mathematics Minor