Mathematicians and those with mathematical inclination are inherently problem
solvers. Through course work and individual faculty-student work, the Department
of Mathematics and Statistics offers the mechanism to develop and refine problem
solving skills and creative thinking skills that are so important to meeting the
demands of the job market and society in general. The core courses in the BA
program provide basic mathematical tools. Diversity in upper level course
offerings, combined with one or more interdisciplinary concentrations, gives
students considerable versatility on their career paths.
Departmental Notes:
The Department of Mathematics maintains a “laboratory” in 116 Neville Hall where
students enrolled in lower division mathematics courses can come to get
supplementary help with their homework assignments. The laboratory is open
weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Monday through Thursday evenings from 7:00
PM to 10:00 PM during the academic year. Faculty, graduate assistants, and
junior and senior mathematics majors staff the laboratory. The laboratory is
also equipped with computers and resident mathematical software.
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Required courses for the BA in mathematics are divided into:
- Core mathematics courses
- Upper level mathematics area of concentration
- Outside specialization
A student must receive a grade of at least C in a course in order to receive
credit toward meeting the requirements for the major.