Mathematics Department

Programs of Study

Class of 2007

The Mathematics Department at Cal Poly offers a complete undergraduate program of courses leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. It also offers a program of courses for students who wish to minor in mathematics, as well as a program leading to a Master of Science degree, and a blended program that provides motivated students with an efficient way to complete a BS and MS in mathematics with both degrees being conferred simultaneously.

The mix of pure and applied mathematics in these courses increases both the usefulness of and the demand for graduates with a degree in mathematics. A Cal Poly mathematics degree is widely recognized as useful in a variety of careers in teaching, business, industry, and as a strong foundation for graduate study in mathematics. In addition, the Mathematics Department offers courses that serve all departments in the university.

The undergraduate program for math majors contains a central core of courses. These courses give a solid basis for advanced work that is tailored to fit the needs and objectives of each individual student. Advanced coursework is chosen in close consultation with faculty advisors.

The rich variety of courses available in the department permits the student not only to obtain a broad exposure to those fields of mathematics that are most useful in the physical sciences and engineering, but also to obtain experience with the mathematics that is used in teaching, business, management sciences, and operations research.