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Mathematics Major

Nazareth College Math Program, Rochester, NY

Nazareth College Math Program, Rochester, NY

Nazareth Strengths

Example Careers/Outcomes

  • Insurance and risk management
  • Software engineering
  • Professional auditing
  • Process and quality control
  • Statistics
  • Finance and banking
  • Applied research mathematics
  • Teaching

Undergraduate Research Topics

  • The Hat Problem and Hamming codes
  • Impact of anxiety on learning mathematics
  • 4-chromatic unit distance graphs
  • Optimization of snowboarding half-pipe

Graduate Schools/Employers

  • National Security Agency
  • Morgan Stanley
  • University of Nebraska
  • University of Rochester
  • Science Applications International Corp.

Alumni Spotlight

Jessica Burchfield, Nazareth College of Rochester, NY math program alumnaJessica Burchfield '07
“I moved to Cambridge to work with a software company, with no computer science experience. And I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told that they hired me because of my problem-solving skills. And I owe it in huge part to the support of the math department.” See More

Mathematics Major

Why Choose Nazareth for Mathematics?

Mathematics is both an art and a science. We teach it with an emphasis on pattern discovery, problem solving, and the integration of diverse ideas. We recognize that there are often multiple approaches in solving complex problems and use the language of mathematics as a means of sharing those thought processes. We also make use of current technologies and instructional methods to reveal the beauty, symmetry, and power of mathematical concepts.

We are committed to a mathematical sciences curriculum that is responsive to the needs of its students, and seeks to provide course and program offerings to both majors and non-majors that present suitable academic challenge in a supportive environment. Nazareth's math program prepares students for teaching, graduate school, and the professional world.

Program Highlights

  • Strong mathematical community that promotes interaction between faculty and students.
  • Dedicated math center for food, fun, and free peer tutoring.
  • Our math program provides a solid foundation for those students earning certification in Adolescent and Inclusive Childhood Education.
  • Options for undergraduate research at our new Integrated Center for Math and Science.
  • Support for travel to professional conferences with faculty and students.
  • Opportunities to compete in local and national mathematics and modeling contests.
  • Active math club for mentoring, community service, and conviviality.

Program Director

Cheri Boyd
Peckham 216
(585) 389-2560
cboyd4@naz.edu

Dr. Boyd received her Ph. D. in Algebraic Number Theory from the University of Rochester, her M.A. (Mathematics), and B.A. (Secondary Mathematics Education and Mathematics) from Potsdam College.

Typical Class Schedule

Freshman Year

  • Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
  • Perspectives I Credits: 9

As well as:

  • ENGW 101- College Writing I: Exposition Credits: 3
  • ENGW 102- College Writing II: Argument & Research Credits: 3
  • ACS 101- Academic and College Success Credits: 1
  • FYS course taken with ACS 101
  • MTH.Q 113- Calculus I Credits: 4
  • MTH 114- PII Calculus II Credits: 4

Sophomore Year

  • Math Elective Credits: 3
  • Perspectives I Credits: 9

As well as:

  • CIS 244- Applications Programming
  • MTH 201- Introduction to Mathematical Structures
  • MTH 213- PII Calculus III
  • MTH 312- Linear Algebra
  • PHY 203L- PI General Physics Laboratory
  • PHY 204L- PII General Physics Lab II
  • PHY 251- PI Fundamentals of Physics I
  • PHY 252- PII Fundamentals of Physics II

Junior Year

  • Math Elective Credits: 9
  • Perspectives II Credits: 9
  • Elective Credits: 9

As well as:

  • MTH 304- Mathematical Statistics
  • MTH 414- Abstract Algebra

Senior Year

  • Elective Credits: 24

As well as:

  • MTH 413- Real Analysis
  • MTH 399- Seminar in Problem Solving
  • MTH 499- Mathematics Comprehensive
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