Pure Mathematics Pure mathematics is much like classical music or theater. It is an art. Pure mathematicians build algebraic, geometric or topological structures in much the same way that composers construct symphonies, or that playwrights select prose to illustrate ideas and elicit emotions. Applied Mathematics Applications of mathematics are limited only by the scope of your imagination. Calculus and differential equations are currently being used to characterize transportation and ecological systems.
Business analysts depend heavily on the use of time series in forecasting economic trends.
Probability and statistics play a major role in the physical, social and health sciences. Numerical analysis and computer science serve as useful tools in all these areas. The Department of Mathematics offers a program of study in conjunction with the School of Education that leads to licensure to teach grades 9 through 12. Interested students can take additional courses from the School of Education to receive licensure in grades 6 through 12. Many mathematics education majors choose complementary minors, such as physics, chemistry or computer science.