The mathematics program at High Point University seeks to provide courses that will introduce students to the logic and foundations of mathematics so that they will build skills in problem solving and deductive and analytical reasoning.
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Faculty and Staff
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Department Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics
Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences
Secondary Mathematics Program Coordinator; Associate Professor of Mathematics
The mathematics program at High Point University seeks to provide courses that will introduce students to the logic and foundations of mathematics so that they will build skills in problem solving and deductive and analytical reasoning. These are the skills that are in demand in many of today’s most sought-after career fields.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES MISSION:
To engage students deeply and broadly in the discovery, learning, and communication of concepts in the quantitative sciences. As a pillar of liberal arts education, the mathematical sciences foster the growth and enhancement of students’ intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES VISION:
To be a community that is responsive, excellent, active, thriving, innovative, vital, and engaging through:
- Research, Teaching, and Outreach: We strive to be readily available to attend to the needs of students, faculty, and staff across the university. The faculty provide service to the university and broader community, engage in continual curricular improvements and innovative design, and are committed to quality teaching, scholarship, and leadership in the profession.We are informed about the most current pedagogical and research trends and technology in mathematics, actuarial science, mathematical economics, and data science. We experiment and implement new models and ideas into our classrooms and our research programs.The faculty are collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented and strive for diversity and dynamism in pedagogy, research, high-impact practices and educational approach
- Rich Educational Opportunities and Growth: We share common interests and goals which fosters our professional development, cultivates a vibrant department community, enhances student learning, and promotes collaboration with other disciplines. We strategically design and develop courses, programs, co-curricular experiences, and activities that align with our department’s goals and the university’s academic strategic plan.
- Student Success: We foster in students active engagement in promoting a just society through professional practice, leadership, and scholarship. Our program prioritizes providing students with strong foundations across the mathematical sciences, building skills in problem solving, deductive, analytical, and statistical reasoning, and data analysis. Students learn how to identify patterns and connect data, computations, and human discovery.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES CORE VALUES:
- Through creative inquiry and problem solving we promote excellence in critical thinking and mathematical reasoning.
- We create an environment that allows students to discover the beauty and power of mathematics and its applications.
- We prepare students to fluently communicate mathematical and statistical ideas, orally and in writing, to both a technical and lay audience.
- We equip students with the skills necessary for success in both graduate programs and quantitative careers.
- We inspire students to extend their education beyond the classroom and take initiative to become lifelong learners.
- We promote faculty/student interactions, both inside and outside the classroom, engaging in high-impact practices to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community of scholars.
- We develop students who employ statistical reasoning and data literacy in order to identify patterns, make predictions, and inform fact-based decisions.
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Course Requirements 2022/2023
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Degree Requirements | Credits |
---|---|
Major Requirements | 41 |
University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
Electives | 43-51 |
Total | 128 |
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Degree Requirements | Credits |
---|---|
Major Requirements | 53 |
University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
Electives | 31-39 |
Total | 128 |
Requirements for B.A. in Mathematics
Requirements for B.A. in Mathematics
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSC 1710 or 1705 | Introduction to Programming or Python Programming | 4 |
MTH 1410 | Calculus I | 4 |
MTH 1420 | Calculus II | 4 |
MTH 1999 | Explorations in Math Research | 4 |
MTH 2210 | Introduction to Mathematical Thought | 4 |
MTH 2310 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
MTH 3960 | Historical Development of Mathematics | 4 |
MTH 4110, MTH 4310 | Abstract Algebra or Introduction to Real Analysis | 4 |
Three MTH electives at the 2000 level or above (12) not to include MTH 2010, MTH 3610, MTH 4910 or MTH 4920 (12) | ||
MTH/PHY 2050 | Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics I | 4 |
MTH/PHY 2150 | Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics II | 4 |
MTH 2410 | Calculus III | 4 |
MTH 2880 | Mathematical Modeling | 4 |
MTH 2881, 3881, 4881 | Special Topics | Variable credit. May be repeated. |
MTH/CSC 3010 | Cryptography | 4 |
MTH 3110 | Mathematics of Finance | 4 |
MTH 3150 | Probability | 4 |
MTH 3410 | Differential Equations | 4 |
MTH 3510 | Complex Variables | 4 |
MTH 3710 | Geometry | 4 |
MTH 3810 | Combinatorics | 4 |
MTH/CSC 3910 | Numerical Methods | 4 |
MTH 4010 | Number Theory | 4 |
MTH 4110 | Abstract Algebra | 4 |
MTH 4150 | Stochastic Processes | 4 |
MTH 4210 | Introduction to Topology | 4 |
MTH 4410 | Mathematical Models for Financial Economics | 4 |
MTH 4420 | Graph Theory | 4 |
MTH 4444 | Independent Study | 1-4 |
MTH 4810-4815 | Student Internship | 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
Course Descriptions |
Requirements for B.S. in Mathematics
Requirements for B.S. in Mathematics
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CSC 1710 or 1705 | Introduction to Programming or Python Programming | 4 |
MTH 1410 | Calculus I | 4 |
MTH 1420 | Calculus II | 4 |
MTH 1999 | Explorations in Math Research | 4 |
MTH 2410 | Calculus III | 4 |
MTH 2210 | Introduction to Mathematical Thought | 4 |
MTH 2310 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
MTH 4110 | Abstract Algebra | 4 |
MTH 4310 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 4 |
MTH 3150, STS 2910 | Probability or Introduction to Statistical Analysis with SAS Applications | 4 |
PHY 2020 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
Three electives at the 2000 level or above (8) not to include MTH 2010, MTH 3610, MTH 4910, or MTH 4920 (8) | ||
MTH/PHY 2050 | Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics I | 4 |
MTH/PHY 2150 | Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics II | 4 |
MTH 2880 | Mathematical Modeling | 4 |
MTH 2881, 3881, 4881 | Special Topics | Variable credit. May be repeated. |
MTH/CSC 3010 | Cryptography | 4 |
MTH 3110 | Mathematics of Finance | 4 |
MTH 3150 | Probability | 4 |
MTH 3410 | Differential Equations | 4 |
MTH 3510 | Complex Variables | 4 |
MTH 3710 | Geometry | 4 |
MTH 3810 | Combinatorics | 4 |
MTH/CSC 3910 | Numerical Methods | 4 |
MTH 4010 | Number Theory | 4 |
MTH 4110 | Abstract Algebra | 4 |
MTH 4150 | Stochastic Processes | 4 |
MTH 4210 | Introduction to Topology | 4 |
MTH 4410 | Mathematical Models for Financial Economics | 4 |
MTH 4420 | Graph Theory | 4 |
MTH 4444 | Independent Study | 1-4 |
MTH 4810-4815 | Student Internship | 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
Course Descriptions |
Note: Mathematics majors who wish to graduate with departmental honors must (a) complete the courses required for the B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics, (b) complete MTH 4910 and MTH 4920, and (c) have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of graduation.
Career Opportunities
Our mathematics graduates have succeeded in a variety of career and graduate school options after completing their degrees at HPU. We have students entering fields such as education, finance and analysis jobs within government. Our students have been accepted to graduate programs in fields including mathematics, computer science, law and pharmacology. Students with degrees in mathematics currently have careers as:
- Actuary
- Computer Analyst/Programmer
- Cryptographer
- Data Analyst
- Economist
- Marketing Research Analyst
- Mathematician
- Meteorologist
- Middle or High School Mathematics Teacher
- Operations Research Analyst
- Statistician
- Systems Analyst
Student Outcomes
- Actuary
- Computer Analyst/Programmer
- Cryptographer
- Data Analyst
- Economist
- Marketing Research Analyst
- Mathematician
- Meteorologist
- Middle or High School Mathematics Teacher
- Operations Research Analyst
- Statistician
- Systems Analyst