Mathematics
Dean: Dr. Hasan Naima
Coordinator: Janet VanCleave
Enrollment in Mathematics Courses
Mission
The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to pursue teaching, and service in the area of mathematics.
Our department teaches students with a wide range of abilities and needs. At all levels, we instruct students in the rigor and precision characteristic of mathematical reasoning. Through our introductory courses, we provide the setting for any student to become acquainted with the elementary tools of mathematics and the techniques to use them. We provide students from disciplines that require a strong background in mathematics the opportunity to acquire the mathematical knowledge and the reasoning skills necessary to make effective use of mathematics. Through a program that emphasizes the beauty and applicability of mathematics, we also provide the setting and support for students majoring in mathematics to develop a required understanding and appreciation of mathematics as a creative discipline.
The department teaches students seeking knowledge of advanced mathematics for either application to other areas or for its own sake. Students at the advance level acquire a solid understanding of mathematics and the ability to apply it effectively. In real word, we extend the frontier of mathematical knowledge by producing quality teaching with original results and by collaborating with other disciplines. Our teaching mission is strong program is essential for the development of future mathematicians. Foster and maintain relationships with regional high school faculty and students.
The Department of Mathematics is committed to serving the academic community and the public at large. At the national and international level, we serve the mathematical community by participating in its activities and by educating and supporting new mathematical scholars. We also serve the broader community through outreach initiatives, and by fostering public understanding of the power of mathematics and its role as a fundamental mode of human thought.