Students majoring in mathematics are encouraged to discover areas in which they have both talent and interest, to gain familiarity with a wide range of mathematical areas, and to acquire deeper knowledge of some mathematical specialty. The Department serves other academic areas through courses in elementary functions and calculus, statistics, mathematics for the liberal arts, and mathematics for prospective teachers. During this time, JUM has published numerous research articles by Guilford students and sponsored many conferences on undergraduate research featuring lectures by prominent mathematicians and at which Guilford students have been active participants. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees are offered in mathematics. Major Requirements Majors are required to complete 32 credits in mathematics courses or seminars numbered above 120.
Many majors emphasize a particular area of mathematics in their course work.
Mathematics majors are frequently double or joint majors. Such majors that allow students to pursue other strong interests in any other discipline and relate them to mathematics are encouraged by the Department. 103 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. Introduction to elementary school mathematics and its fundamental underlying concepts and structure with emphasis on problem solving, logical thinking, use of conjecture, and exploration with concrete materials. Does not count toward the major.