The Department of Mathematics is proud of its excellent teaching and active research programs. Several of our faculty members have received awards for excellence in teaching. Faculty members are currently involved in research in areas such as mathematical analysis, abstract algebra, number theory, geometry, topology, and applied mathematics. Each year approximately one third of the faculty hold external research grants, from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency and the Department of Defense. The Department offers research opportunities for undergraduates including writing honors theses. The undergraduate Teaching Assistants program allows undergraduate students to gain college level teaching experience.

Learning Outcomes

By the time of graduation, students should have acquired the following skills:

• Proficiency in basic computational methods in calculus, algebra, and differential equations.
• Facility with computer-aided computations.
• Understanding of the basic rules of logic and proficiency in using them.
• The ability to derive general principles from examples.
• The ability to formulate mathematical conjectures and to test them.
• The ability to complete mathematical proofs.
• The ability to relate mathematical concepts to problems arising in other disciplines.
• The ability to represent problems and ideas precisely in mathematical terms.
• The ability to identify facts and techniques relevant to a given problem, and proficiency in using them to solve the problem.
• Comprehension of the general framework of mathematical research; an understanding of the role of axioms, assumptions, theorems, proofs, and conjectures.
• The ability to present clearly mathematical concepts, statements, and arguments