B.S. in Mathematics
Special Features
- Students gain an understanding of the parts of mathematics in relation to each other, to themselves, and to the overall body of mathematics. This integrated approach to mathematics is relevant, lively, interesting, and fulfilling for students.
- Even in their first courses, students begin to appreciate the full range of mathematics, from the deepest foundational levels to real-world applications in computer science, physics, engineering, business, and art.
- Students regularly use a computer laboratory to clarify principles and develop applications in many of their classes, including geometry, calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics.
- Senior faculty teach every course. The mathematics department offers a friendly and nurturing environment for all students.
- All faculty are outstanding teachers. One has received an award for outstanding teaching from the Mathematical Association of America and another has attracted numerous National Science Foundation grants, including one to develop a model high school mathematics curriculum. The faculty organize annual mathematics festivals at the University that have attracted hundreds of high school students.
- Students regularly present their own research papers at the annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the Mathematical Association of America. Several students have received Outstanding Student Paper awards.
- Students participate in national and regional mathematics competitions. Two teams have received Honorable Mentions for their creativity and teamwork in the national Competition in Mathematical Modeling.
- The Math Club meets regularly to help students sharpen their problem-solving abilities and to encourage them to enter mathematical competitions.
- Research shows that educational techniques used at the University produce clearer, more orderly thinking, necessary for success in mathematics — and for later careers.