Mathematics, B.A.

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Mathematics

Chairperson

jenn berg

Professors

Associate Professors

Assistant Professors

Mary Ann Barbato

Nermin Bayazit

Benjamin Levy

jenn berg

Catherine Buell

Rachel Norton

Gerald Higdon

Sarah Wright

Peter Staab

Abdulkeni Zekeria

Amy Wehe

Objectives for the Program in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics serves all students at the university. Mathematics majors receive a comprehensive foundation in abstract and applied mathematics as preparation for graduate school or a professional career. Minors in Mathematics receive the mathematical foundation needed for advanced work in their major field.

The department also provides non-majors with courses for their major or with courses for their Liberal Arts and Sciences program.

Requirements for the Major in Mathematics

The bachelor of science and the bachelor of arts in Mathematics require the following course work:

MATH 1850 - Freshman Seminar in Mathematics 1 cr.
MATH 2300 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 2400 - Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 2500 - Introduction to Mathematical Thought 3 cr.
MATH 2550 - Symbolic Computational Mathematics 3 cr.
MATH 2600 - Linear Algebra 3 cr.
MATH 3350 - Multivariate Calculus 4 cr.
MATH 4300 - Abstract Algebra 3 cr. (Jr./Sr. Writing Requirement)
MATH 3900 - Mathematics Seminar 1 cr.
At least 15 additional credits of advanced mathematics (3000 or 4000 level, nine of which must be at the 4000 level)
CSC 1500 - Computer Science I 3 cr.
SPCH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication 3 cr.
or
SPCH 1100 - Argumentation and Debate 3 cr.

Note:

MATH 4850 , MATH 4860 , and MATH 4870 are not advanced mathematics courses.

Language Requirement

The B.A. requires foreign language proficiency at the intermediate level.