Mathematics
Chairperson | | |
Peter Staab | | |
Professors | Associate Professors | Assistant Professors |
Mary Ann Barbato | Nermin Bayazit | Rachel Norton |
jenn berg | Catherine Buell | Jessica Oehrlein |
Gerald Higdon | Benjamin Levy | Eduardo Ramirez |
Peter Staab | Sarah Wright | |
Amy Wehe | | |
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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 General Education program.
Student Learning Outcomes
Develop effective thinking and communication skills
- Present information in a clear, precise and organized manner both verbally and in writing.
- Use and compare analytical, visual, and numerical perspectives in exploring mathematics.
- Recognize and make mathematically rigorous arguments.
- Approach mathematical problems with curiosity and creativity and persist in the face of difficulties.
- Work creatively and self-sufficiently with mathematics.
Learn to link applications and theory
- Understand and apply motivating examples that illustrate the ideas they are studying.
- Apply mathematical ideas to problems in those areas of study.
- See mathematical theory as useful and enlightening in both pure and applied contexts.
- Recognize and integrate connections between mathematical courses and theory.
Learn to use technological tools
- Use technology effectively, both as a tool for solving problems and exploring mathematical ideas.
- Use technology with increasing sophistication throughout a major curriculum.
Develop mathematical independence and experience open-ended inquiry
- Be able to explore mathematical ideas and problems beyond the classroom.
- Explore increasingly more difficult and open-ended questions.
- Speak and write about mathematics with increasing depth and sophistication.