| Mathematical Sciences Department Are you interested in strengthening your analytical, logical and problem-solving skills? If so, consider majoring in Mathematics. You'll receive a solid foundation in all major areas of traditional Mathematics, develop the art of mathematical discovery, and achieve competence in the use of mathematical procedures. You'll explore applications of mathematics in business, finance, the life sciences and more. You'll cultivate your powers of logical reasoning, become proficient with modern mathematical technology tools, and develop your ability to communicate mathematical ideas with clarity and coherence. Mathematics is a field in which women are underrepresented. At Saint Joseph College, we create opportunities for women to succeed in their mathematical studies in an environment that is stimulating, challenging, engaging, yet nurturing and supportive. Small classes give professors the opportunity to know their students well and address individual needs. Many of our courses are taught in computer classrooms equipped with mathematics software including computer algebra systems, dynamic geometry software, statistical applications, and spreadsheets. In addition to the classical Mathematics major, we offer a Math major with concentration in computer science and a Math major with concentration in economics. These options, as well as a variety of minors that can be combined with the Mathematics major (Information Technology, Accounting, Management, Biology and more), enhance career opportunities for our graduates. Many of our majors are interest in a career in education and obtain teacher certification either at the elementary or secondary level. We have recently redesigned most courses in our curriculum to better address the needs of future teachers, both in terms of content and pedagogy, and introduced new courses that focus on connections between the concepts of upper level mathematics and the mathematics taught at the secondary and elementary levels. B.S. in Mathematics (43 credits) A. Required courses (40 credits) | MATH 165 Discrete Mathematics I | (3) | | MATH 170 Calculus I | (4) | | MATH 180 Calculus II | (4) | | MATH 220 Calculus III | (3) | | MATH 251 Probability and Statistics I | (3) | | MATH 252 Probability and Statistics II | (3) | | MATH 320 Linear Algebra | (4) | | MATH 405 Complex Analysis | (3) | | MATH 430 Abstract Algebra | (4) | | MATH 488, 499 Coordinating Seminar | (3) | | COMP 110 Computer Programming | (3) | | MATH/COMP 231 Programming for Statistics | (3) |
B. One course (3 credits) from: | MATH 230 Geometry | (3) | | MATH 270 Discrete Mathematics II | (3) |
B.S. in Mathematics with Concentration in Computer Science (42 credits) | MATH 165 Discrete Mathematics I | (3) | | MATH 170 Calculus I | (4) | | MATH 180 Calculus II | (4) | | MATH 251 Probability and Statistics I | (3) | | MATH 252 Probability and Statistics II | (3) | | MATH 270 Discrete Mathematics II | (3) | | MATH 320 Linear Algebra | (4) | | MATH 488, 499 Coordinating Seminar | (3) | | COMP 110 Computer Programming | (3) | | COMP 220 Data Structures | (3) | | MATH/COMP 231 Programming for Statistics | (3) | | COMP 280 Object-Oriented Design and Programming | (3) | | COMP 330 Algorithm Analysis | (3) |
B.S. in Mathematics with Concentration in Economics (39 credits) | MATH 170 Calculus I | (4) | | MATH 180 Calculus II | (4) | | MATH 251 Probability and Statistics I | (3) | | MATH 252 Probability and Statistics II | (3) | | MATH 320 Linear Algebra | (4) | | ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics | (3) | | ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics | (3) | | ECON 201 Macroeconomics Theory | (3) | | ECON 202 Managerial Economics | (3) | | ECON 260 Understanding the Global Economy | (3) | | ECON 290 Financial Institutions, Markets and Money | (3) | | ECON 499 Coordinating Seminar | (3) |
Mathematics majors seeking teaching licensure should speak to the teacher licensure officer about specific course selection requirements. A minor in Mathematics consists of 18 credits in mathematics, including MATH 170 and 180. At least two of the courses must be taken at the 200 level or higher. Contact
For further information contact Ekaterina Lioutikova, Ph.D., department of mathematical sciences at
Phone: 860.231.5285
Email: elioutikova@sjc.edu Updated 11/11/08. | 
