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Mathmatics Program

Mathematics can model many kinds of problems, like determining the load a structure can endure before failing, or scheduling resources to improve efficiency, or predicting the spread of a disease in an urban area, or optimizing the routes of a fleet of delivery vehicles to save time and fuel. Learning to solve problems pragmatically yet critically will prepare you to make a difference in many different fields. With a degree in mathematics, you can become part of the backbone of many important industries – you may play a role in science, law, business, education or technology.

Program Strengths

Solve real-world problems using logic and reason.
Design and implement algorithms using a programming language.
Tease apart assumptions underlying an argument and evaluate the many possible consequences of a claim.
Sharpen your critical thinking skills while developing proof-writing strategies.
Learn from experienced professors who genuinely care about your success.
Explore the connections between mathematics and other areas of knowledge.
Culminate your experience with a senior capstone that summarizes your knowledge.

Requirements

The capstone experience is a mathematics project with a companion research paper. Before applying, students:

Should have a grade of B- or better in Mathematics 151: Calculus II, or an AP equivalent, OR
Should have a grade of C+ or better in the two previous 150+ level mathematics courses taken

Students will be prepared either for graduate school in mathematics or for the workforce. To be suitably prepared for the workforce, students must complete a series of courses in a field that is complementary to mathematics. The student can choose a series of courses in either chemistry, physic, data science, computer science, or business. Alternately, so as to be suitably prepared for graduate work in mathematics, a rigorous course in analysis is required. The capstone experience contains a mathematical project with a companion research paper.

For students who are interested in further exploring the connections and applications of mathematics to other fields, the interdisciplinary major enables a student to pair courses from the mathematics area with courses from any of the following areas: