{"id":8796,"date":"2026-02-09T15:57:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/academics\/?page_id=8796"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:38:14","slug":"mathematics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/academics\/majors-and-minors\/mathematics\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathematics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With connections to many disciplines, mathematics is vital in understanding science, technology, and society. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Department of Mathematics provides students with essential foundational math knowledge while allowing them to tailor their studies to their areas of interest. Entry-level courses in the department introduce students to basic concepts and hint at some of the power and beauty behind these fundamental results, while upper-level courses and the capstone experience provide majors with the opportunity to explore mathematical topics in greater depth and sophistication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To develop a strong foundational understanding of core mathematical concepts in calculus and linear algebra<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to recognize the role of, and application for, mathematical skill across various fields<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To explore advanced mathematical topics such as analysis, algebra, geometry, computational mathematics, and mathematical modeling<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To develop independence in thinking, problem-solving, and the creative application of mathematical concepts<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to communicate mathematical topics to diverse audiences<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to analyze and critique mathematical arguments<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Recent math graduates have pursued a variety of careers: public health, software engineering, biostatistics, law, consulting, education, and sports statistics, to name a few. Whether working as data scientists at Spotify, biostatisticians on AIDS research, or principal engineers for acoustical engineering firms, graduates from the program have found a wide range of uses for their degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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of 2020-2024 Bates graduates are employed and\/or attending graduate school \u2014 settled into their next opportunity within 6 months of graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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