Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Hampton University
Key Information
Campus location
Hampton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 26,198
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Introduction
The faculty of the Department of Mathematics conducts world-class research, provides financial support to students, and contributes to publications in the following fields: nonlinear dynamics, complex dynamics, longitudinal data analysis, logistic regression modeling, statistical modeling, predictive modeling, error analysis of certain numerical schemes for PDEs, elliptic and parabolic PDEs, functional analysis, operator theory, orthogonal polynomials, special functions, data analytics, fusion science, Mathematical biology, wildlife epidemiology, perturbation techniques in fluid dynamics, and magnetic reconnection. A few research activities are funded through grants from federal agencies and national research laboratories, including the National Science Foundation, Virginia Space and Grants Consortium, and the U.S. Department of Energy. The department has a mathematics tutorial laboratory located in the Harvey Library on the second floor that is available for all students taking mathematics courses at Hampton University.
Our undergraduate students have earned scholarships from the Department of Defense SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation), Howard-Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), and the Gate’s Millennium Foundation. Our undergraduates and graduates have distinguished themselves by joining the workforce in Fortune-500 corporations or enrolling in the nation’s best graduate schools in various programs.
The Department of Mathematics hosts the Center for Fusion Research and Training, where associated faculty apply nonlinear dynamics in fusion science and train undergraduate and graduate students.
Many faculty in the department have won various awards, including the Best Teaching Award, Endowed University Professorship, Chancellor and Provost Innovative Teaching Award, E. L. Hamm, Sr. Distinguished Teaching Award, Siemens Westinghouse Science, and Technology Mentor Award. They have also served in leadership positions at the local and state professional societies.
Program Outcome
- Enable students to develop a mastery of reasoning and analytic processes,
- Empower students with an appreciation for, understanding of, and skills in the practical applications of mathematics,
- Assist students in developing a broad, thorough, and comprehensive mathematical base for a career in the mathematical sciences,
- Motivate and prepare qualified students to pursue successful graduate study,
- Prepare students in the Masters in Teaching in Mathematics sequence to become excellent teachers of mathematics.
- The department adheres to the admissions requirements established by the University Admissions Office. Entering freshmen will be given a mathematics placement test. Based on the test results, the student will be placed into an appropriate course. Students who major in mathematics should plan their schedule in consultation with a faculty advisor.
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Curriculum
The department adheres to the admissions requirements established by the University Admissions Office. Entering freshmen will be given a mathematics placement test. Based on the test results and high school performance, the student will be placed into an appropriate course. Courses below MAT 151 cannot be used towards the mathematics major requirements. Students who major in mathematics should plan their schedule in consultation with a faculty advisor.
The requirements for a mathematics major include the following mathematics courses: MAT151, 152, 206, 208, 251, 260, 310, 311, 312, 320, 416, 417, 425, 426,431, plus two mathematics electives (Mathematics courses level 300 or above except MAT 300, 305, 323, 360, 423, 424, 520, 521, 522). Also required are six hours in computer science at the level of CSC 151 and above, and eight hours in Physics (PHY 203, 204, 215, and 216). Mathematics majors must show competency through the intermediate level of one modern foreign language. Majors must earn a grade of C or better in each required mathematics, computer science, and physics course.
Mathematics placement is dependent upon the student's preparation.
Foreign Language must be completed at the intermediate level. Students who have had three years of a modern foreign language in high school should qualify for intermediate-level courses.
Mathematics Electives must be chosen from 300, 400, and 500-level mathematics courses excluding the required courses listed above, MAT 300, 305, 323, 360, 423,424, 520, 521, and 522.
Technical Electives must be approved by the student's advisor and chairperson.