Program Requirements

Mathematics

Mathematics began with roots in the basic concepts of space and number and has flowered into many wonderful forms. The creation and discovery of new mathematics have never been more active or vital than they are today. Mathematics is sometimes called the science of pattern and order. It relies on logic as a standard of truth, but uses observation and even experimentation as means of discovering truth. Mathematicians think of their work as a blend of science and art, sometimes elegant and beautiful, describing deep and useful creations. In addition to theorems and theories, mathematics offers distinct modes of thought which are both versatile and powerful for understanding the world.

Courses serve those who wish to make mathematics a part of a liberal arts education, those who desire a mathematics background for other disciplines, such as Computer Science, Economics or the natural sciences, those who wish to minor in Mathematics, and those who wish to major in Mathematics.

Mathematics majors choose careers in education, industry, business, banking and insurance serving as teachers, statisticians, industrial mathematicians, computer programmers or analysts, actuaries and research workers in the biological, management or social sciences. Their training can also serve as a stepping stone to professional training or graduate work in a variety of fields.

Requirements for the Mathematics Major (10 Credits)

MATH 251 (W) Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (1)
MATH 253 (QA) Linear Algebra (1)
MATH 499 (W) Senior Seminar in Mathematics (1)
One Computer Science course at the 200 level or above (1)

Three additional credits in Mathematics at the 400 level (3), including at least one of:

MATH 446 Real Analysis I (1) OR
MATH 456 Abstract Algebra I (1)

Three additional credits in Mathematics (3)

One credit in Mathematics numbered 300 or above (1)
Two credits in Mathematics numbered 200 or above (2)

Requirements For The Mathematics Minor (6 Credits)

Five credits in Mathematics numbered 142 or higher (5)
One course in Computer Science numbered 200 or higher (1)

Faculty

Mark Janeba, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Chair
Inga Johnson, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Joshua D. Laison, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Erin M. McNicholas, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Kathryn Nyman, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Peter T. Otto, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Colin L. Starr, Associate Professor of Mathematics (Sabbatical Fall 2009)