专业描述

To responsibly live within and participate in the transformation of a rapidly changing, complex, and interdependent society, students must develop and unceasingly exercise their analytical abilities. Math majors acquire and enhance their reasoning and problem solving skills in mathematical contexts, but the acquired habits of rigorous thought and creative problem-solving are invaluable in all aspects of life. Students who have learned to logically question assertions, recognize patterns, and distinguish the essential and irrelevant aspects of problems can think deeply and precisely, nurture the products of their imagination to fruition in reality, and share their ideas and insights while seeking and benefiting from the knowledge and insights of others. Mathematics is both a fundamental discipline and an essential tool for students of biology, chemistry, computer engineering, computer science, Earth sciences, economics, electrical engineering, physics, and psychology. Researchers in these areas work with mathematicians to develop innovative applications of mathematics to their fields. Within the mathematics major, there are three concentrations leading to the B.A. degree: pure mathematics, mathematics education, and computational mathematics. These programs are designed to give students a strong background for graduate study, for teaching, or for work in industry or government.