Mathematics
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Why Major in Mathematics at Allegheny College
The Mathematics Department at Allegheny College instills in our students an appreciation of the power, utility, and beauty of mathematics. Our curriculum not only introduces students to major areas of mathematical thought, but also develops critical thinking and communication skills that will enable students to become lifelong learners and problem solvers.
Unusual Combinations
Students often combine Mathematics with:
Division
- Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Program Type
- Major
- Minor
Number of Credits
47 for major20 for minorWhere Mathematics Alumni Work Today
Senior Vice President for Digital and Analytic Solutions
Logistics Management Institute (LMI)
Kristen Cheman ‘04
Managing Director
PNC
Brian Stanley ‘06
Autonomy Triage Analyst
Aurora
Douglas Nestor ‘15
Performance Engineer
IMC Trading
Aubrey Collins ‘19
Client Service Analyst
IRI
Sarah Veney ‘19
Senior Data Analyst
Criteo
John Hughes ‘18
Quality Assurance Analyst
Brandt Information Services
Ryan Trivus ‘17
Property Broker
Willis Towers Watson
Jesse Battaglia ‘15
Math Teacher
Derry Area School District
Ashley Jones ‘13
VP Customer Management
Craneware
Naveed Ismail ‘13
[The department] is unique because the small class sizes promote classroom participation and collaboration. … The professors challenge us to think critically about problems and ideas and encourage mistakes because they lead to a much deeper level of understanding.
Your Four-Year Journey
Year 1: Understanding
Through introductory courses, explore the theory and applications of differential and integral calculus of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions of one real variable. Extend the study to encompass functions of several variables and drawing connections between mathematics or other disciplines like education, physics, chemistry, computer science, or economics.
Year 2: New Approaches
Transition to more abstract approaches as you learn about the language and techniques of mathematical proof in Foundations of Mathematics. The study of calculus continues, covering vector calculus and the integration of functions of several variables. Don’t forget to explore the theory of matrices in Linear Algebra.
Year 3: Delving Deeper
Strengthen your skills needed for the Senior Comp in Junior Seminar by reading and discussing research articles. LaTeX, the typesetting system used by professional mathematicians will be taught.
Year 4: The Comp
Complete a semester-long Senior Comp. It may involve proving original theorems, verifying nontrivial details in published proofs, devising original examples to illustrate concepts, or describing the results of an independent study project.
Research and Internships
We’ll give you the tools develop the analytical and reasoning skills that not only prepare you to be a mathematician, but also a lifelong problem solver.
Our mathematician students expand their horizons through internships, student-faculty research, community engagement, study away, and more.
Each year several Allegheny math majors participate in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, the premier national undergraduate mathematics problem-solving competition, which attracts the best and brightest mathematics majors from across the nation.
Since 1972, this speaker series has brought Allegheny students into contact with many nationally and internationally prominent mathematicians. Currently, the math department is host to a distinguished guest speaker each year.
Many mathematics students carry out independent research or collaborative research with faculty in addition to the Senior Comp, with a variety of opportunities to interact with faculty on and off campus.
Allegheny offers sponsored study-away programs in more than 15 countries across the world.
Faculty and Staff
Email: rweir@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-3391
Email: jaholler@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-2910
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