Mathematics
Bachelor of Science
About the Major
As a mathematics major, you'll gain analytic, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills that are hlghly valued in many industries. You'll be fascinated in courses that explore a wide range of problems, from developing techniques to model real world applications and designing efficient methods for calculating their solutions, to creating new branches of mathematics and theories for unsolved problems.
Program Highlights
You'll choose between a B.A. in mathematics or B.S. in applied mathematics. If pursuing the B.S., you'll customize your degree by choosing between four emphases: applied mathematics, computational science, mathematics education, or science.
Sample Courses
- Elementary Differential Equations
- Mathematical Programming
- Discrete Dynamical Systems and Chaos
- Probability and Mathematical Statistics
Career Options
Our graduates have many options for careers in applications, further study in graduate school, or teaching.
- Northrop Grumman
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
- CITRIS and the Banatao Institute
- Igloo Analytics
Transferable Skills
- Abstract and formal reasoning skills
- Problem solving skills
- Identify and rectify problems
- Explain mathematical processes and analyses
- Technical writing skills
- Manage time efficiently by setting priorities
- Evidence and data acquisition and analysis
- Research skills
- Sort and prioritize data
- Communication skills
Mathematics and Statistics Department
College of Sciences
