Professors of Mathematics: W. Wistar Comfort, Ethan M. Coven, Adam Fieldsteel, Anthony W. Hager, F.E.J. Linton, James D. Reid, Philip H. Scowcroft (Chair), Carol Wood

Associate Professor of Mathematics: Karen Collins

Assistant Professors of Mathematics: Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Wai Kiu Chan, Mark Hovey

Visiting Professor of Mathematics: James Frugale

Visiting Associate Professor of Mathematics: Philipp Rothmaler

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics: Mile Krajcevski (Spring)

Van Vleck Visiting Associate Professor of Mathematics: Natasha Jonoska (Spring)

Van Vleck Research Scholar of Mathematics: Sheila Sundaram (Spring)

Visiting Scholar of Mathematics: George Maltese

Professors of Computer Science: Daniel J. Dougherty, Michael Rice

Associate Professors of Computer Science: Danny Krizanc, James Lipton

Departmental Advising Experts (2000-2001): Ethan Coven

Major programs. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a major in mathematics and a major in computer science. We also participate in the mathematics-economics program, described below.

Each student's course of study is designed to provide an introduction to the basic areas of mathematics or computer science and to provide the technical tools that will be useful later in the student’s career. The course of study is planned in consultation with the department's advisory committees or the student's faculty advisor.

Graduate study. Interested students should inquire about the combined B.A./M.A. and B.A./Ph.D. programs. The entire graduate program is described in the Graduate Catalog. Undergraduate majors planning graduate study leading to a research career should be aware that graduate schools often require a reading knowledge of two of the following languages: French, German, or Russian. It is also common for advanced undergraduates to enroll in graduate courses (those numbered above 500).

Honors program. There are three routes by which an undergraduate may achieve the B.A. with honors in mathematics or in computer science:

(l) the honors thesis, written under the supervision of a faculty member under conditions monitored by the University Committee on Honors;

(2) the comprehensive examination, offered by the department and/or by visiting consultants to select students nominated by the faculty;

(3) a strong performance in a suitable sequence of courses, normally including some graduate courses, selected in consultation with a member of the department's advisory committees. The candidate also is expected to prepare a public lecture on a topic chosen together with the faculty advisor.

The Departmental Colloquium series presents invited lectures on recent research by mathematicians and computer scientists from other institutions. Appropriately advanced undergraduates are encouraged to attend these colloquia and to participate in graduate seminars. The undergraduate Math Club hosts informal pizza talks in the Mathematics Lounge.

Requirements for the mathematics major:

A year of differential and integral calculus, followed by linear algebra (MATH 221 or MATH 223) and multivariable calculus (MATH 222).

An elementary knowledge of mathematical algorithms and computer programming.

Abstract Algebra (MATH 261) and Fundamentals of Analysis (MATH 225).

A coherent selection of four additional courses in advanced mathematics and related subjects.

Notes: Some students may receive advanced placement within the calculus sequence. The computer requirement may be satisfied by passing COMP 211 or COMP 112, or by another method approved in advance by the department's Computer Advisory Committee. At least one of MATH 261 and MATH 228 must be completed by the end of the student's junior year. In general, at least four additional one-semester courses are required, but the number might be as low as two if the student has a concentration approaching a major in a closely related area and does not choose to count the related courses toward another major.

Computer Science (COMP): 211, 212, 231, 312, one of 301 or 302, one of 321 or 322, and two additional electives

Mathematics (MATH): 117, 118 or 121, 122; 221 or 223, and 228.

The preceding mathematics courses and the computer science courses COMP 211, 212, and 231 should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Any MATH or COMP course at the 200+ level can be used as an elective.

Interdepartmental Program Committee (IPC): Ethan Coven (fall) (Mathematics), Michael Hanson (spring) (Economics), James Reid (Spring) (Mathematics) Gil Skillman (Economics), Gary Yohe, (fall) (Economics)

The Interdepartmental Mathematics-Economics Program provides interdisciplinary preparation for students whose interest may be in economics with a strong mathematical approach or in mathematics applied to business and economic activities.

In preparation for entering the program a student should normally have completed by the end of the sophomore year:

Math 121 and Math 122, or Math 117 and 118 with particular success,

or any 200-level mathematics course

Econ 105 (or both Econ 111 and Econ 112)

Comp 112, or Comp 211, or any higher numbered computer science course

In addition, a student normally will have completed at least two of the

courses listed below by the end of the sophomore year.

The Concentration Program requires at least twelve advanced (200 level or

higher) courses selected from the offerings of the economics and

mathematics departments. Students must complete:

Math 221 or 223, and Math 222

Econ 275 and Econ 272

Econ 270 and Econ 310, or Math 231 and Econ 310

Econ 311 or Econ 312

Two additional courses in economics, numbered 220 or above.

Three additional courses in mathematics or computer science.

Mathematics courses must be numbered 200 or above. Students may elect Comp 212, Comp 301, Comp 302 or Comp 312. Comp 360 is a topics course, and may be considered for credit toward the Program on a case by case basis.

Majors are expected to comply with the General Education Expectations.

Students who complete this program will be well prepared for graduate study at quantitatively oriented business schools and graduate economics programs.