Mathematicians are, of course, in demand for computer-related work where their analytical skills are highly prized. Survey information indicates that the majority of Fairfield graduates take their education in mathematics to a higher level. Course of Study As a mathematics major at Fairfield University, you can choose electives to shape your program to emphasize theoretical or applied work. But first you must develop a grasp of the field that will enable you to move in either direction. Five courses in analysis begin with the concepts and applications of calculus and conclude with the modern foundations of the subject.
Discrete mathematics presents fundamentals of logic, set theory, and proof techniques.
Courses in linear and abstract algebra generalize and build on high school algebra. In addition, you must also complete a programming course by the end of the junior year. Some courses, such as Complex Variables and Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, have strong theoretical and applied components. In the latter program you would follow the structure of the math major outlined above, adding six computer courses, three of which replace math electives. If you plan to become a secondary school teacher, you may waive an elective in the senior year if one of your electives is Modern Geometry, and you enroll in Student Teaching.