Mathematics Present (2015-2016)
Department Description:
The math department provides learning experiences that prepare students to achieve the following outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of a wide variety of fundamental mathematical concepts and the nature of mathematical proof
- Read mathematical literature and communicate mathematical ideas effectively both orally and in writing, using appropriate language, good notation, and sound mathematical reasoning
- Apply mathematical knowledge from one branch of mathematics to another as well as to other disciplines
- Use appropriate technology
- Have good problem-solving skills, including the ability to formulate problems, solve them and interpret solutions
- Understand the historical and cultural framework of mathematics and the relationship of mathematics to other sciences and to the needs of society in general
(Course Description from Course Catalog 1938)
Department Head:
Douglas R. Anderson earned his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science and Ph.D.Other Faculty Includes:
- Nathan D. Axvig
- Daniel P. Biebighauser
- Gerald A. Heuer
- John C. Reber
- Andrew J. Talian
- William K. Tomhave
- Xueqi Zeng
Majors and Minors Offered:
- Major Mathematical Finance
- Major Mathematics
- Minor Mathematics
- Minor Data Analysis
Sampling of Courses Taught:
- MATH 102 Fundamental Concepts of Modern Mathematics
- MATH 105 Exploring Mathematics
- MATH 110 Precalculus
- MATH 121 Calculus