Academic program

Mathematics

Professors Greer, Ott, and Wong (chair);  Assistant Professors Baker, Sanogo, Simpson, Storch, and Thomas: Visiting Assistant Professors DeMark and Zhang

A dynamic subject with connections to many disciplines, mathematics is an integral part of a liberal arts education, and is increasingly vital in understanding science, technology, and society. Entry-level courses introduce students to basic concepts and hint at some of the power and beauty behind these fundamental results. Upper-level courses and the capstone experience provide majors with the opportunity to explore mathematical topics in greater depth and sophistication, and to delight in the fascination of this important discipline.

The department assists students planning to study mathematics in choosing an appropriate starting course. Based on a student’s academic background and skills, the department recommends a 100-level course, MATH 205 Linear Algebra, MATH 206 Multivariable Calculus, or a more advanced course. For more information, the department offers suggestions on the site Selecting Your First Math Course. The Mathematics department offers a major and a minor in Mathematics.

More information is available on the Mathematics department website.

Curriculum
Planning

Course Offering Plan

The Mathematics department provides the following list of possible course offerings for student planning purposes. The course list gives students valuable information regarding the variety and number of courses that will be offered in the future and is useful for students wishing to plan out their course of study over multiple years. The courses listed are not guaranteed to be offered and are subject to change.

Fall 2027

  • MATH 105 Calculus I
  • MATH 106 Calculus II
  • TBD 100-level elective
  • MATH 205 Linear Algebra
  • MATH 206 Multivariable Calculus
  • MATH 213 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • MATH 214 Probability
  • MATH 219 Differential Equations
  • MATH 221 Introduction to Abstraction
  • MATH 233 Mathematics for Social Justice
  • MATH 301 Real Analysis
  • MATH 312 Geometry
  • TBD 300-level elective
  • MATH 457 Senior Thesis

Winter 2028

  • MATH 105 Calculus I
  • MATH 106 Calculus II
  • MATH 205 Linear Algebra
  • MATH 206 Multivariable Calculus
  • TBD 100-level elective
  • MATH 213 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • MATH 219 Differential Equations
  • MATH 221 Introduction to Abstraction
  • MATH 225 Number Theory
  • MATH 255A Mathematical Models in Biology
  • MATH 309 Abstract Algebra I
  • MATH 315 Statistical Theory
  • TBD 300-level elective
  • MATH 458 Senior Thesis

Fall 2028

  • MATH 105 Calculus I
  • MATH 106 Calculus II
  • TBD 100-level elective
  • MATH 205 Linear Algebra
  • MATH 206 Multivariable Calculus
  • MATH 213 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • MATH 214 Probability
  • MATH 219 Differential Equations
  • MATH 221 Introduction to Abstraction
  • MATH 233 Mathematics for Social Justice
  • MATH 255A Mathematical Models in Biology
  • MATH 301 Real Analysis
  • MATH 355A Numerical Analysis
  • MATH 457 Senior Thesis

Winter 2029

  • MATH 105 Calculus I
  • MATH 106 Calculus II
  • TBD 100-level elective
  • MATH 205 Linear Algebra
  • MATH 206 Multivariable Calculus
  • MATH 213 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • MATH 219 Differential Equations
  • MATH 221 Introduction to Abstraction
  • MATH 225 Number Theory
  • MATH 308 Complex Analysis
  • MATH 309 Abstract Algebra I
  • TBD 300-level elective
  • MATH 458 Senior Thesis

Fall 2029

  • MATH 105 Calculus I
  • MATH 106 Calculus II
  • TBD 100-level elective
  • MATH 205 Linear Algebra
  • MATH 206 Multivariable Calculus
  • MATH 213 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • MATH 214 Probability
  • MATH 219 Differential Equations
  • MATH 221 Introduction to Abstraction
  • MATH 233 Mathematics for Social Justice
  • MATH 301 Real Analysis
  • MATH 312 Geometry
  • TBD 300-level elective
  • MATH 457 Senior Thesis

Winter 2030

  • MATH 105 Calculus I
  • MATH 106 Calculus II
  • TBD 100-level elective
  • MATH 205 Linear Algebra
  • MATH 206 Multivariable Calculus
  • MATH 213 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • MATH 219 Differential Equations
  • MATH 221 Introduction to Abstraction
  • MATH 225 Number Theory
  • MATH 255A Mathematical Models in Biology
  • MATH 309 Abstract Algebra I
  • MATH 315 Statistical Theory
  • TBD 300-level elective
  • MATH 458 Senior Thesis

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