The
Department
of
Mathematics
offers three
programs
leading to
the Bachelor
of Science
degree: Pure
Mathematics,
Computer
Science, and
Mathematics
Education.
The Bachelor
of Science
degree in
Mathematics
provides a
solid
preparation
for
students,
enabling
them to
follow
careers in
industry, in
government,
in the field
of education
or to pursue
graduate
studies.
Courses in
Computer
Science are
frequently
updated to
keep pace
with this
rapidly
changing
field.
Statistics
is emerging
as an
important
component of
the
Department
and a
growing
number of
courses in
this field
are also
available.
Advanced
placement
tests may be
used to
obtain
credit for
one or more
of the
following
courses:
MATE 3005,
MATE 3086,
MATE 3171,
MATE 3172,
and MATE
3031.
Our
department
offers three
options
leading to
Bachelor of
Science:
This option
is designed
for students
who plan to
pursue
graduate
studies in
the
mathematical
sciences. A
strong
foundation
in Analysis
and Algebra
can be
complemented
with
electives in
Geometry and
Number
Theory to
provide a
well rounded
curriculum.
The
electives
can also be
directed
towards
Applied
Mathematics,
Differential
Equations,
and
Statistics.
In this
option,
students are
provided
with a
background
in Calculus
and Algebra,
and a strong
concentration
in Computer
Science.
Electives
can be
directed
towards
Programming,
Computer
Science,
Simulation,
and
Numerical
Analysis.
Our students
taking the
education
option are
trained to
become
mathematics
teachers.
The students
with
additional
courses in
education (EDES
4006 and
EDFU 3129)
and History
(HIST 3214
or HIST 3242
and HIST
3111 or HIST
3112) as
free
electives can
obtain their teachers's
license from
the Puerto
Rico
Department
of
Education.
