Mathematics, BA

Mathematics, BA

The Mathematics Department offers five undergraduate programs, including the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. Students in this program acquire a deeper understanding of mathematical analysis and applied mathematics. Major requirements include Calculus I, II, and III; linear and abstract algebra; an introduction to the theory of functions; and an in-depth seminar on significant mathematical theorems and the proofs behind them. Required major electives will allow students to further customize their academic track with course options such as Number Theory; Fractal Geometry and Chaos; Introduction to Mathematica; advanced studies in statistics and actuarial science; and more, plus internship and independent study options.

Program Options

  • Honors Concentration

    This option is intended for students who are truly passionate about mathematics; in particular, those who wish to pursue graduate studies in the field. Students in this program acquire the deepest understanding of pure and applied mathematics in any of our BA programs. Student take the Calculus sequence, Discrete Mathematics, linear and abstract algebra, real analysis, differential equations, a calculus-based probability course, and a capstone seminar, and complete their program with a variety of upper-level mathematics courses based on their interests.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand basic analytic arguments using such common notions as epsilon/delta, infinite sums, and limits.
  2. Understand basic algebraic and discrete notions, such as facts about vector spaces and counting arguments.
  3. Be able to follow and recreate algebraic proofs, with a good understanding of groups.
  4. Be able to both follow and recreate analytic proofs, including basic ideas involving abstract metric spaces and differential equations.
  5. Be able to independently investigate more advanced topics in mathematics and present their results to others in a clear way