Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
The Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences offers programs in mathematics, one of the oldest academic disciplines, as well as in statistics. The Department offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Mathematics. Minors are also offered in mathematics and statistics.
Mathematics and statistics are fundamental to a wide variety of fields and careers. Students who major or minor in mathematics have problem solving and logic skills that are highly desired by employers in industry and government. Statistics is instrumental in the study of the behavioral and social sciences, the biological and physical sciences, and business.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate a conceptual understanding of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus concepts.
- Students will apply major concepts from advanced algebra.
- Students will analyze ordinary differential equations.
- Students will construct mathematically rigorous and logically correct proofs.
- Students will formulate mathematical models that arise in real-world situations.
- Students will utilize technology as an effective tool in investigating, understanding, and applying mathematics.
- Students will analyze and solve problems through the application of concepts from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
