The major in mathematics leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS). A flexible curriculum allows students to prepare for teaching careers, employment in areas such as actuarial science, computer science, engineering and statistics or graduate school.

Expected Student OutcomesUpon successful completion of the mathematics major, students will:

• Learn, understand and apply mathematics from the core mathematical disciplines of calculus, abstract algebra, analysis, modeling, differential equations, geometry, probability, and statistics.

• Formulate and solve problems using mathematical tools, while working alone or in groups on routine problems, non-routine and open-ended problems, problems involving applications to other fields, problems involving real-world data, and abstract problems within mathematics.

• Create, analyze and apply mathematical abstraction to real problems by understanding and producing formal mathematical arguments with an appreciation for the mathematical standards of rigor, elegance, and beauty.

• Learn independently, locate and use appropriate sources of technical material, and make use of modern computational tools.

• Produce convincing, precise verbal and written communications of technical material.