Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science provides a curriculum in mathematics and computer science as a cultural study for all liberal arts students, as a basic tool for the scientist, and as a preparation for graduate study and for teaching.

Programs’ Student Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the major content areas of mathematics or biomathematics at the bachelor’s degree level.
• Employ technology and use tools such as computer software and the web to investigate mathematical concepts and applications.
• Demonstrate skill in reading, writing and speaking mathematical ideas.
• Understand the role of proof in mathematics and have the ability to construct simple proofs.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and use mathematical and quantitative models.
• Devise and use problem-solving strategies and apply them to diverse mathematical and quantitative problems.
• Work effectively in teams and to collaborate with peers to accomplish course assignments.
• Undertake intellectually demanding mathematical reasoning.
• Understand the importance of theory and abstraction and the role of examples and applications in motivating theoretical and abstract concepts.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in using and reporting results utilizing mathematical reasoning, as well as being aware of ethical issues in society that involve mathematical and quantitative reasoning.