Mathematics
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Minor
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Mathematics, the study of numbers and shapes, and the language of the physical sciences, has emerged from its classical roots as the principle tool for the analysis and comprehension of many current problems. Chaos and fractals, cryptography, data compression algorithms, tomography and turbulence are only a few of the many areas currently studied by mathematicians. In addition, promising research continues to be done in the fields of analysis, topology, algebra and number theory. These exciting areas of study all utilize the fundamentals of mathematics within a rigorous logical structure.
Undergraduate Programs
What Can I Do With a Degree in Mathematics?
The Department of Mathematics prepares the student by teaching the ability to comprehend and use the language of mathematics. Students will come to appreciate the logical structure and beauty of the mathematical development. The student will come to formulate the needed mathematical methods to analyze and solve real problems.
The courses offered prepare mathematics majors for graduate studies, research, engineering, teaching and positions in industry and government. They also provide the necessary background for students in engineering and the social and physical sciences. Finally, the courses allow for the study of mathematics for its own sake.
Curriculum Requirements
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Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Major Requirements (44 credits)
MA 111 Analytical Calculus I - 4 credits
MA 112 Analytical Calculus II - 4 credits
MA 211 Calculus III - 4 credits
MA 212 Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations - 4 credits
MA 251 Linear Algebra - 3 creditsTwo other MA courses at the 200 or 300 level - 6 credits
Two MA courses at the 400 level - 8 creditsOne of these two computing science courses - 3 credits
CS 110 C++ Programming I
CS 270 Introduction to Numerical ComputationTwo series (i.e., two courses with respective labs) out of these six - 8 credits
BL 150 & 151 General Biology I & Lab
BL 152 & 153 General Biology II & Lab
CH 101 & 103 General Chemistry I & Lab
CH 102 & 104 General Chemistry II & Lab
PH 111 & 113 General Physics I & Lab
PH 112 & 114 General Physics II & Lab -
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Major Requirements (59 credits)
MA 111 Analytical Calculus I - 4 credits
MA 112 Analytical Calculus II - 4 credits
MA 211 Analytical Calculus III - 4 credits
MA 212 Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations - 4 credits
MA 251 Linear Algebra - 3 credits
Four other MA courses at the 200 or 300 level - 12 credits
Four MA courses at the 400 level - 16 credits
PH 111 & 113 General Physics I & Lab - 4 creditsOne of these two computing science courses - 3 credits
CS 110 C++ Programming I
CS 270 Introduction to Numerical ComputationTwo other series (i.e., two courses with respective labs) out of these five - 8 credits
BL 150 & 151 General Biology I & Lab - 4 credits
BL 152 & 153 General Biology II & Lab - 4 credits
CH 101 & 103 General Chemistry I & Lab - 4 credits
CH 102 & 104 General Chemistry II & Lab - 4 credits
PH 112 & 114 General Physics II & Lab - 4 credits -
Requirements for a Minor in Mathematics
Requirements for Minor in Mathematics (at least 18 credits)
MA 111 Analytical Calculus I - 4 credits
MA 112 Analytical Calculus II - 4 credits
MA 211 Analytical Calculus III - 4 creditsTwo more MA courses at level 200 or above (6 to 8 credits)
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Teacher Certification
Teacher Preparation
All students who are interested in pursuing the teacher certification should refer to the education certification information. The required Mathematics courses would be MA 111, MA 112, MA 211, MA 212, MA 251, MA 301, MA 311, MA 421 and MA 451. Other courses in other disciplines are also required.
Program Highlights
Internships, Careers and Student Success
- Our math graduates have gone to work in many different fields and positions, such as network security software developer, engineering, actuary, college professor, high school teacher, physician, corporate manager, attorney, banker, economic analyst, and college president.
- Those who went to graduate school were accepted into numerous high-quality universities (e.g., University of Albany, American University, University of Arizona, Boston College, Bowling Green, Brandeis, Brown, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Duke, University of Florida, George Mason, Indiana University at Bloomington, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina, Ohio University, Princeton University, Rice, Purdue, SUNY at Albany, Syracuse, Texas A&M, University of Virginia, Washington University, Westchester University, William and Mary).
- Our students have completed internships at the National Security Agency and participated in Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) funded by the National Science Foundation.
- 100% of our full-time faculty has a Ph.D. in Mathematics and is active in their research, publishing regularly in national and international refereed math journals.
Capstone Project
As a culminating activity, mathematics majors must take Abstract Algebra I or Real Analysis I during the first semester of their senior year.Student Learning Outcomes
Students earning a degree in mathematics will be able to:
- use the definitions of fundamental concepts and the major theorems of analysis and algebra to solve problems.
- construct a rigorous proof of various propositions.
- demonstrate critical thinking by analyzing and solving problems.
Contact
Daniele Arcara Ph.D.
Professor and Chairperson
Department of Mathematics
daniele.arcara@stvincent.edu
724-805-2934