Welcome to the Mathematics Department
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Students graduating with a major in mathematics will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental notions of mathematics, including rigorous proof. They will be able to model and solve real-world problems arising in business and industry. They will be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, mathematical concepts to their peers and to an audience of non-majors. They will be able to learn and apply mathematics on their own through independent study, research and participation in non-class-related lectures.
  

In addition to our pure, statistics, and applied mathematics programs, the department has programs to prepare students for careers in actuarial science or teacher licensure.  A minor in mathematics is available to support majors in many other departments.  Visit Majors and Minors (top menu on this page) for details.

Students should meet with the chair of the Department of Mathematics for advice in selecting courses for a particular purpose. The department offers a number of courses for non-majors to fulfill the mathematics portion of the core curriculum.

We hope this website will answer questions you have about our department.  We welcome further inquiries on any topic.