数学研究发展了一种能力，使之能够清晰，准确地表达自己的思想，进行逻辑推理，并通过算法分析和解决问题。高效算法（即用于计算的规则集）的分析和设计是数学和计算机科学中问题解决的基础。数学理学士学位可为学生提供研究生课程以及工业和教育专业职业的准备。数学专业的学生可以选择适当的选修课，并与他们的顾问协商，从而选择专门研究纯数学或计算数学。
The study of mathematics develops one's ability to express one's thoughts clearly and precisely, to reason logically, and to analyze and solve problems algorithmically. The analysis and design of efficient algorithms -that is, sets of rules used for computation - is fundamental to problem solving in both mathematics and computer science. The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics prepares students for graduate school, as well as professional careers in industry and education. Mathematics majors may choose to specialize in either pure mathematics or computational mathematics by appropriate selection of electives in consultation with their advisors.