Mathematics
Majors & Minors
We offer a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. You can major in mathematics or in computational and applied math. A foundation of calculus and linear algebra courses supplemented with upper-level electives will expose you to the wide spectrum of mathematics. We also offer two separate minors: one in mathematics and one in discrete mathematics.
Sample Courses
Topics are presented so as to develop facility with methods of proof and mathematical argument. Topics will include logic, sets, binary relations, functions, binary operations, elementary number theory, number bases, mathematical induction, recursive definitions and algorithms, and other topics at the discretion of the instructor.
Systems of linear equations, matrix operations, determinants, vectors and vector spaces, independence, bases and dimension, coordinates, linear transformations and matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
A treatment of ordinary differential equations and their applications. Topics will include techniques for the qualitative analysis of autonomous equations and methods for determining analytical solutions for certain classes of equations.
A study of the nature, scope, applications and theoretical basis of operations research. The simplex algorithm, theoretical and computational aspects, duality theory and its relationship to game theory, dynamic programming, case studies.