Mathematics
About the Mathematics major
The Department of Mathematics helps students develop logical reasoning, abstract thinking and problem-solving skills while preparing them for advanced study in mathematics. Programs in mathematics, statistics, and financial and actuarial mathematics also support disciplines across the natural and social sciences, engineering, interdisciplinary studies, and global challenges and social justice.
The department is committed to excellence in both teaching and research. Faculty pursue scholarship across a wide range of mathematical fields, enriching the classroom experience. Students work closely with faculty in courses and research, with opportunities for independent study on advanced topics.
Mathematics majors build a strong foundation in calculus, logic and set theory, linear and abstract algebra, and real analysis, with options to explore advanced topics such as cryptology, differential equations, financial mathematics, geometry, knot theory, number theory, probability and topology.
Mathematics courses and requirements
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Interdepartmental major
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About the Statistics minor
The statistics minor is open to students from any major who wish to build comprehensive statistical skills.
As a statistics minor at Union, you will:
- Design and implement randomized scientific studies to generate reliable data
- Analyze data using regression and advanced machine learning techniques
- Develop proficiency in statistical programming languages and software tools
After Union
What can a degree in mathematics do for you? Here is what our alumni have been up to:
- Actuarial analyst, Watson Wyatt Worldwide
- Associate vice president, Barclay’s Capital Inc.
- Associate Professor of Mathematics at Saddleback College
- CAMD lab coordinator, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Data science associate, Fannie Mae
- Financial analyst, Starr Companies
- Foreign affairs officer and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow, U.S. Department of State
- Integration engineer, Leidos Inc.
- Mathematics teacher, various high schools
- Professor of mathematics, UC Berkeley
- Professor of mathematics, Kent State University
- Professor of mathematics, University of Notre Dame
- Software developer, Allscripts
- Teacher, Fairfield Public Schools
- Visiting assistant professor of mathematics, College of the Holy Cross