Mathematics

This is a very exciting time in mathematics: Advances in new technologies, telecommunications and mathematical biology have provided fertile ground for the application of mathematics in these and emerging fields. As a result, several mathematical disciplines are quickly changing to adapt. Students with strong mathematical backgrounds are in high demand.

Pacific University provides a mathematics program that is both broad and deep. This, together with small class sizes and close interaction with the faculty, ensures that students are ready to enter a wide variety of careers and post-graduate programs. Recent graduates have entered distinguished graduate programs and careers in financial mathematics, computer programming, engineering, teaching, law and, of course, mathematics.

Program Highlights

  • Extensive individualized student-faculty interaction in an informal atmosphere and close interaction with professors on research projects
  • Abundance of extracurricular opportunities—Math Club, International Mathematical Modeling Competition, Putnam Exam Teams, a colloquium series, social events and service opportunities
  • Excellent facilities, including a computer lab outfitted with statistical and mathematical software, a mathematical games library and space for each student’s own web page
  • Strong professors effective at working together in a team-oriented environment

 

More Information

Department Fast Facts

Want to know more
about our professors?
Faculty pages are a
great resource for
contact and general
information.

Find Out More

Courses

The curriculum in the mathematics major is based on the guidelines of the Mathematical Association of America and gives students the ideal preparation for entrance into graduate school and careers. Courses are available in all fundamental areas of undergraduate mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, mathematical modeling, probability and statistics, differential equations, real analysis, complex analysis, abstract algebra, number theory and geometry.