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B.A./B.S. IN In addition, students fulfill the general HANDS-ON LEARNING The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree education requirements for the baccalaureate Students present their work at local, regional program supports learning in the mathematical of arts degree in the College of Arts and and national conferences. They take part in sciences by providing effective curriculum, Sciences. This provides them with learning the Indiana Friendly Collegiate Mathematics teaching and assessment at all levels. Students experiences in humanities, social and physical Competition. They work as tutors in the learn to build or enhance a career centered sciences, culture studies, and arts. Mathematics Assistance Center and on mathematics, while experiencing all of The B.S curriculum is designed to introduce developmental mathematics hybrid courses the benefits of a broad liberal arts education. both applied and abstract mathematics beyond Our students have an opportunity to serve as Students analyze, model and solve problems calculus. It includes: Supplemental Instruction student helpers in using both familiar and new tools (some • Calculus I, II, and III developmental and 100-level mathematics developed by the students themselves). The courses. Advanced mathematical software long-term goal is to enable students to begin • Probability such as Mathematica, Maple, GeoGebra and professional careers or to pursue further study • Bridge to Abstract Mathematics Geometer’s Sketchpad are available in all in mathematics or related fields. • Linear Algebra computer labs and in the online environment, The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree • Four 300-400-level application courses IUanyWare. Our students use graphing calculators and mathematical software to solve program is designed to provide mathematics • Two courses from the advanced course majors with a rigorous mathematics problems in calculus, linear algebra, differential list: Statistical Inference, , , theory of interest, probability, and background and prepare students for graduate Theory, Introduction to Analysis I school or an applied job at the bachelor’s level. statistics. • Senior Thesis in Mathematics The immediate goal is to present students CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES with a of mathematical tools, examples of Study of other disciplines that use the uses of these tools, and, more importantly, mathematics, such as physics, computer IU Northwest has an active Math and Actuarial the ability to think mathematically. In our science, chemistry or business, is strongly Club that attracts students to mathematics highly quantitative society, this will make our encouraged. programs and promotes awareness about the majors even more competitive in the regional importance of and applications of mathematics and national job markets and in professional/ PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS and its relation to other disciplines. The club graduate schools. all mathematics full-time faculty participates in the annual Indiana College members are Founder’s Day Teaching Award Mathematics Competition. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS winners, multiple IU Trustees Teaching award RELATED DEGREE OPTIONS Completion of a B.A. in Mathematics requires winners, and active members of the IU Faculty 120 credit hours and a minimum 2.0 grade Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) • Minor in Mathematics point average. Completion of a B.S. in The faculty’s mathematical expertise ranges • B.S. in Actuarial Science from , algebra, operations Mathematics requires 129-131 credit hours and • Double B.S. in Mathematics and Education a minimum 2.0 grade point average. research and mathematical physics to financial mathematics, actuarial science, statistics and FOR MORE INFORMATION COURSEWORK mathematics education. Faculty members are active researchers with more than 100 Indiana University Northwest The B.A. curriculum is designed to introduce Department of Mathematics and students to major areas of abstract publications to their credit. Students benefit from the faculty’s diverse research interests Actuarial Science mathematics beyond calculus. Mathematics Hawthorn Hall, Room 445A core courses include: and can participate in undergraduate research as part of their senior theses. 3400 Broadway • Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II, and III Gary, Indiana 46408 WHAT CAN I DO WITH A B.A. / B.S. IN • Probability (219) 980-6590 MATHEMATICS? • Bridge to Abstract Mathematics Email: A graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor • Linear Algebra of Science degree in mathematics is qualified Dr. Iztok Hozo ([email protected]) • Abstract Algebra for a broad range of positions in industry, Professor of Mathematics and Chair • Introduction to Analysis I business, academia, and government that Dr. Vesna Kilibarda ([email protected]) • Senior Thesis in Mathematics require analytical thinkers and problem solvers. Professor of Mathematics Graduates work as system analysts, actuaries Kristie Gilmore ([email protected]) The program allows students to explore, in and statisticians in banks, bureaus, consulting Program Coordinator depth, another area of study in liberal arts or firms and computer and communication sciences. industries.

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