Each of these are four-hour courses. In addition to these core mathematics courses, all graduates must succeed at four more three-hour courses, with the subject area selected by the graduate, in areas of mathematics such as Foundations, Geometries, Number Theory, or History of Mathematics. This combination in the Mathematics program of depth and breath gives all graduates the ability to go on to work well within a wide variety of educational, industrial, or instructional settings. In the Saint Michael's Mathematics program, a special emphasis is put by all instructors on eliciting active participation from all students. Technology, from the routine use of calculators, to the use of sophisticated Computer Algebra systems, is integrated into courses wherever appropriate, to develop the material, to expand computational experience, and to encourage independent exploration.
Students are at all times considered partners in the educational process.
The Mathematics Department is especially proud of the record of the graduates who have obtained certification in Secondary Education. The very important work of educating for the future is one that is taken as a key consideration in the construction, both of the overall program of instruction, and of the content of individual courses. You may want to check out these. Our departmental home page . A complete description of our courses .