Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Mathematics] From Allegheny College

?Our courses emphasize the activity of thinking with ideas, as opposed to learning content by rote memorization. They develop the analytical and reasoning skills that not only prepare students to be mathematicians, but also serve students well no matter what they do in life. We strive to give students an appreciation for the culture of mathematics as revealed through its history, the beauty of its ideas, and its particular way of knowing, which sets mathematics apart from all other disciplines.

Students who successfully complete a major in Mathematics are expected to:

• Achieve mastery of a rich and diverse set of mathematical ideas, with particular emphasis on the ideas of algebra and analysis;
• Achieve an understanding of mathematical abstraction and the nature of mathematical proofs, including the ability to read and write proofs;
• Communicate mathematics both orally and in writing;
• Think analytically and creatively to create mathematical models of real world problems, analyze them, and interpret the analysis.