数学为学生适应现代全球社会的需求做好了准备，在现代社会中，需要复杂的定量技能来解决科学，工程，商业，教育和政府方面的挑战性课程。数学家对于计算机科学，工程学，生物信息学，数据挖掘，计算机动画，经济学，流行病学，生态学和气候学领域至关重要。获得数学学士学位的学生可以准备在数学原理，数据分析和解决问题的过程中使用高级数学。数学家与政府，私人公司和研究公司的工程师和科学家紧密合作。
The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to provide students with an understanding of mathematical knowledge, methods, and analytical skills needed to pursue advanced degrees or careers requiring expertise in mathematics. Both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in mathematics are offered and provide the student with a sound foundation in mathematics. The B.A. program encourages the study of languages, whereas the B.S. program emphasizes supporting study in the physical sciences and computer science.<br>Students who complete the undergraduate program in mathematics or applied mathematics will:<br>Demonstrate the ability to apply algebraic, geometric, calculus and higher-order thinking, and statistical methods to modeling and solving real-world problems.<br>Use mathematical reasoning skills and formal logic to develop convincing mathematical arguments.<br>Use computational tools to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding, to solve mathematical problems, and to judge the reasonableness of the results.