Mathematics Major BA

The mathematics program provides a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics’ theoretical and applied aspects of mathematics necessary for various professional careers. The flexibility within the third and fourth years enables mathematics majors to concentrate on areas of their interest. Students can choose curricula emphasizing mathematics’ role, which will be critical to them later. The program prepares a major for many different careers, including actuarial science, algorithm design, computer information systems, data science, economics, education, finance, government, law, insurance, manufacturing, medicine, psychology, scientific computing, software development, public health, and consulting, marketing, and statistics.

In addition to the required mathematics core courses, including Math US 5A and 5B, students must take 9 credits of Mathematics electives at the 300 level or higher.

All math courses counting for the major must be completed with a C- or higher.

You can find detailed info regarding the mathematics program at the site http://www.umassd.edu/cas/math/undergraduate-programs/. 

Student Learning Outcomes

• Content knowledge and skills: Students possess specific technical/analytical skills and conceptual understanding in core areas of mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra, combinatorics, differential equations, advanced calculus (analysis), probability, mathematical statistics, complex analysis & modern algebra.
• Context and modeling: Students connect different areas of mathematics with other disciplines; they effectively use the interplay between applications and problem-solving, applying what they know from one realm to answer questions from another. Students use concepts and skills from the core areas to formulate mathematical models and solve multi-step problems. Students demonstrate knowledge of a discipline by making effective use of mathematics.
• Mathematical rigor: Students can reason rigorously in mathematical arguments. They can follow abstract mathematical arguments and write their proofs.
• Communication: Students can communicate mathematics: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students effectively use the library, conduct research, and make oral and written presentations of their findings.
• Computers: Students can write programs or use mathematical software to explore, visualize, solve mathematical problems and verify analytical calculations.
• Flexible problem solving: Students can transfer facts, concepts, and skills learned in a given context to solve problems in novel settings.