Studentsmajoring in mathematics may enter either the B.A. or the B.S. program. The B.S. program is more comprehensive; it provides solid preparation for work or for further study in mathematics and related fields. Within the B.S. program there is an applied option, which is designed for students who are primarily interested in using mathematics for the study of other sciences. MATH 521 is a key class in the curriculum and MATH 381 is a key to prepare for it. The degree plan should be built with these classes as the backbone, and they should be taken in the second and third year by most students. Please see the sample plan for additional information and suggestions.
FY-Launch class sections may be available. A FY-Launch section fulfills the same requirements as a standard section of that course, but also fulfills the FY-SEMINAR/FY-LAUNCH First-Year Foundations requirement. Students can search for FY-Launch sections in ConnectCarolina using the FY-LAUNCH attribute.
In the first two years, students are required to complete the standard calculus sequence, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, and first course in differential equations as well as introductory courses in computer science and physics. At the beginning of their third year, students take advanced courses in mathematics.
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Mathematics has been called the universal language and the language of science. If you enjoy problem solving, the rigor and elegance of logical reasoning, intellectual challenges and thinking abstractly, consider continuing these pursuits at Albion College. Our program is geared toward students who wish to develop their appreciation of the power and beauty of mathematics.
Each year many high-quality academic opportunities are available to Albion College students. Options include research or study internships at academic institutions all over the world, numerous federal government agencies, and government scientific laboratories.
You will enter an extremely favorable job market with an Albion mathematics degree. Demand is high in both industry and government for employees with training in mathematics and statistics, and there is also a need for secondary school teachers who are certified to teach mathematics or computer science. With a degree in mathematics, it is also possible to gain admission to graduate school in other fields such as public policy, management and operations research.
Albion College is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence. We are learning-centered and recognize that valuable learning takes place in and outside the classroom, on and off campus. We prepare students to translate critical thought into action.
Do you have the desire to stretch your intellectual capacity as you learn to communicate in the one universal language? Studying mathematics will develop your critical thinking, computer skills and ability to diagnose and solve problems.
Mathematics can be found in almost every sector of the world. Our faculty collaborate with NASA, NIOSH, the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy; receive National Security Agency grants; report on the state of mathematics in our nation; and merge their research across disciplines with faculty from computer science, engineering and biotechnology. This interdisciplinary approach will prepare you for work as research analysts, technical consultants, computer scientists, educators and systems engineers.
Both the BA and BS degrees in Mathematics are flexible. You can choose to add an area of emphasis in actuarial science, or you can supplement the Mathematics major with courses in business, economics, computer science or statistics to increase your versatility.
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU. Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.
Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Permutations, combinations, binominal theorem, inclusion- exclusion formula, recurrence relations, generating functions, elementary graph theory (connectivity, paths, circuits, trees, vertex and edge coloring, graph algorithms) matching theory, and discrete optimization. (Equiv. to CS 426.)
Introduces students in mathematics, engineering, and the sciences to methods of applied mathematics. First and second order equations, canonical forms, wave, heat, and Laplace's equations, and representation of solutions.
As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Mathematics can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.
Biology majors study living organisms and the processes of life. Choose from four areas of emphasis to focus your studies: cellular and molecular biology, ecology and environmental biology, genomics and neuroscience.
When you understand chemistry, you begin to understand the extraordinary nature of the world down to its most basic particles. Chemistry is the science of the materials we use, the medicine we take, the environment we live in and the food we eat.
Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us and the world beyond us. It is the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, engineering, oceanography, seismology and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science).
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The major begins with calculus and moves to intermediate courses that lay the foundation for further exploration of mathematics. One is required to take a theoretical course in analysis or algebra and also a course (or one can demonstrate proficiency) in computer programming. From there, the department offers a rich collection of advanced mathematics courses that prepare students for a variety of career options.
Students work one-on-one with faculty in independent studies and directed readings to study topics outside of the regular curriculum. Research opportunities also are available through the Summer Science Research Program and the NSF-funded REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates).
Recent topics of independent studies include operations research, computer graphics, neural networks, quality control, design of experiments, multivariate statistical analysis, object-oriented programming languages, calculus of variations, partial differential equations, and advanced linear algebra.
From your first year on campus, you can get off campus with Travel-Learning Courses and other OWU Connection opportunities. Journey to a distant land and immerse yourself in another landscape and culture.
Apply your classroom learning to real problems and build your connections to the professional world with internships. Work with the Career Connection Office to explore internship opportunities. You can also apply for Career Grants to fund internship, externship, and career exploration experiences. OWU's mathematics majors have interned in a variety of business, government, and academic organizations across the country.
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