Mathematics, BS (270101)
Those completing the mathematics degree will have the mathematical fluency to pursue graduate or professional level studies, an occupation in applied mathematics such as actuarial science or computer modeling, or academic positions, from high school teacher to University professor. The program will give the student experience in mathematical problem-solving and analysis, mathematical modeling, abstract conceptual thinking, and technical communications and programming. The program requires a minor to complement the student’s areas of interest. Graduates from this program will find joy in learning, doing, and communicating mathematics to others. In addition to the study of mathematics, the program seeks to improve the student’s relationship with Jesus Christ by training him/her to broaden his/her Christian worldview and instilling the desire for Christian ethics in the workplace.
Graduates earning a degree in Mathematics will be able to:
- Create appropriate mathematical constructs for problems and solve them.
- Demonstrate the ability to reason mathematically, prove conjectures and identify flaws in analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, structures, results, and methods from different branches of mathematics and apply them in analysis of data and problems.
- Communicate problems, mathematical approaches and results effectively.
- Apply technology to effectively analyze data and solve problems
