Welcome to the Department of Mathematics website!

The Department of Mathematics has two main functions: to prepare the student body at large for the quantitative challenges they will meet in their studies and their lives, and to introduce mathematics majors to the exacting methods of thought and analysis first developed by ancient Greek philosophers over 2500 years ago.

Most undergraduate students will intersect with the Department in CTQR 150 or MATH 101.  The Department gives placement tests to incoming students to determine which course is best for each student.  The Department of Mathematics operates a Mathematics Tutorial Center where students enrolled in all mathematics courses may obtain individual assistance. In addition, some courses will use tutoring software which is available for students in Sims 114.

Winthrop's undergraduate programs in mathematics provide a background in problem-solving and abstract reasoning. Students take a core of common courses in calculus, algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, and probability and statistics, and then select additional courses in these areas. Most courses for majors have fewer than 20 students, which allows for individual attention to each student. A specific curriculum in mathematics education prepares students for the Praxis II examinations and careers in secondary school teaching. Recent mathematics majors have enjoyed success in many different areas, including secondary school teaching, graduate study in mathematics or statistics, and employment with technology firms, financial institutions and insurance companies.

The Department embraces the use of technology: all students in calculus courses are now required to take MAED 200: Introduction to Mathematica.  This course introduces students to Mathematica, which is a mathematical software package of amazing power.

The faculty is composed of experienced, highly qualified educators and professional mathematicians who want to help you succeed in whatever mathematics course you are taking.  We look forward to seeing you in class and during our office hours.

 The Mathematics Department website is maintained by Frank Pullano.