Mathematics:

Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

What is the purpose of this presentation?
Encourage you to continue studying math.
Inform you of opportunities available to math students.
Give an overview of the math major and department.

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

Why study mathematics?
Open doors: careers, majors, higher education
Useful skills: content, problem solving, computing
Fun and challenge: community, courses, research

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!
Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!
A math major or minor enables a wide variety of career choices.
http://www.brynmawr.edu/math/careers.shtml

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

Who should major in math?
Fans of Sudoku and crossword puzzles
Lovers of mystery novels and games
Music and dance enthusiasts
Origami and knitting aficionados
Those who appreciate the logic supporting the correct
answer to a homework exercise
Creative and intellectually curious minds

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

Who should take more math classes?
Natural science majors: calculus 1, calculus 2,
mulitvariable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations,
probability, statistics, mathematical modeling
Computer science majors: discrete mathematics
Economics majors: calculus 1, calculus 2, probability,
statistics, financial mathematics
Psychology and sociology majors: statistics, discrete
mathematics
Undecided majors: keep your options open
Students interested in: medicine, pharmacy, law, finance,
marketing, insurance, consulting, government, technology,
engineering, meteorology, forensics, nutrition and more

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

What do I have to do to major in math at Bryn Mawr College?
http://www.brynmawr.edu/math/

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

accommodate the student’s desires.

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Math 101: Calculus I Math 102: Calculus II
Freshman College Seminar Division III *** requirement
Year Elementary Language Elementary Language
Division I * requirement or Division I* requirement
Lab Science ** requirement

Math 201: Multivariable Calculus Math 203: Linear Algebra

Sophomore Lab Science ** requirement or Math 206: Transition to Higher
Year Div I* requirement Math (as math elective)
Intermediate Language Intermediate Language
Division III*** requirement Free Elective

Math 301: Real Analysis I Math 302 or Math 304

Junior Math 303: Abstract Algebra I Math Elective (200 or 300 level)
Year Free Elective Free Elective
Free Elective Free Elective

Math 398: Senior Conference Math Elective (200 or 300 level)

Senior Math Elective (200 or 300 level) Free Elective
Year Free Elective Free Elective
Free Elective Free Elective

All programs of study MUST be designed with the advice of a Major Advisor.
Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!
What is it like to be a member of the math department at Bryn
Mawr College?

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!
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 Which course should I take next?

http://www.brynmawr.edu/math/courses.html

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

For “insider information” from math students, come to:

Spring Math Majors Tea

Thursday, March 31, 3:30 - 5 PM

Park 355 (the math lounge)

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!

Mathematics: Challenging, Useful, and Fun!