The calculus sequence is usually followed by linear algebra or differential equations. Advising by department faculty helps students select upper-division courses. The Learning Environment Small class size fosters the development of a close relationship between students and faculty. Faculty are committed to teaching and to making themselves available outside the classroom. In addition, faculty support many extracurricular opportunities.
Some students collaborate with faculty on research projects undertaken on our campus.
Recently several majors have given talks on their undergraduate research at national meetings on topics including coding theory and the mathematics of image processing. Majors with excellent grades are encouraged to enroll in the honors program, usually in their junior year. Upon being accepted to the honors program, students secure an advisor with whom they will work on a year-long independent study project culminating in an honors thesis. Students who complete a satisfactory thesis receive an honors designation on their diploma. The wide range of faculty interests gives students exposure to areas of study that provide excellent preparation for either graduate work or professional employment.