Department of Mathematics

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Department of Mathematics
School of Sciences and Engineering

Professors: A. Hadi (Vice Provost & Director of Actuarial Science Program), M. Hebert,
M. Moustafa (Chair), M. Yousif
Associate Professor: G. DeYoung
Assistant Professors: Z. Amin, R. Derby-Talbot, B. Lucena, M. Werner

Mathematics is the study of relationships among quantities, magnitudes and properties. It uses logical operations to find order within the appearance of chaos and to identify intrinsic relations and patterns among seemingly disparate questions and problems. The techniques of mathematics may be applied to a wide array of problems, such as actuarial sciences, economics, finance, statistics and data analysis, mathematical modeling and operations research. As the “language” of science, it constitutes the theoretical background for computer science, engineering, and the natural sciences. The Department of Mathematics, recognizing the central position of mathematics in traditional liberal studies, provides a rigorous foundation in pure as well as applied mathematics, equipping students for further study and preparing them to use their mathematical skills in many different employment arenas.

The Department of Mathematics offers:

1. A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics
2. A Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science
3. A Minor in Mathematics
4. A Minor in Applied Probability and Statistics
5. A Statistics and Data Analysis Option

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