Mathematics is among the oldest disciplines. Throughout history, mathematics has spanned the spectrum from pure to applied areas. The ancient Greek mathematicians were interested in problems that ranged from properties of numbers to applications of mathematics to music and astronomy. The department of mathematics, statistics and physics fulfills its mission by offering a broad and representative collection of courses to give students the ability to select, with their advisors, a program that fits their needs and goals. The department of mathematics, statistics and physics offers bachelor’s (BA and BS), master’s (MS), and doctoral (PhD) degrees.
Note: For ease of description, certain courses in mathematics and statistics are categorized in the following groups (the courses in Group R are required of all majors):
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Group R | ||
| An Introduction to Advanced Mathematics | ||
| Computational Mathematics Using MATLAB | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Advanced Calculus I | ||
| Numerical Methods | ||
| Differential Equations I | ||
| Fundamental Concepts of Algebra | ||
| Group A | ||
| Introduction to Complex Variables | ||
| Elementary Number Theory | ||
| Introduction to Elementary Differential Geometry: A First Course in Curves and Surfaces | ||
| Elementary Geometry | ||
| Elementary Topology | ||
| Advanced Calculus II | ||
| Group B | ||
| Elementary Probability and Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Special Topics in Statistics | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Statistical Methods II | ||
| Elementary Survey Sampling | ||
| Group C | ||
| Applied Combinatorics | ||
| Mathematical Models | ||
| Introduction to Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Data Analysis | ||
| Differential Equations II | ||
| Optimization Theory | ||
Students majoring in mathematics should consult closely with their mathematics advisors on any of these programs.