Mathematics
To inquire about this program:
Dr. Robert Pour | 276.944.6184 | Email
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Emory & Henry is dedicated to building a firm foundation of mathematical skills for all students. We combine traditional classroom instruction with technology to develop your talents with enthusiasm and care. In our increasingly information-based society, you need significant quantitative ability. Such ability will be the gateway to productive employment and effective citizenship.
Mathematics as a core discipline in arts and science is essential to many fields of study. The department emphasizes teaching excellence as its primary goal. The major educational objectives are to provide an appreciation for mathematics and its application to other disciplines, to encourage the development of higher order thinking and problem solving skills, and to prepare students for further study and employment.
At Emory & Henry, we encourage you to learn mathematics by doing. Our introductory courses and many of our advanced courses are based on the philosophy that you must construct your own understanding of mathematical concepts.
Degree Program
Two tracks of study are offered in the Mathematics Department in which either the B.A. or the B.S. degree may be earned. Both programs offer a broad foundation in theoretical and applied mathematics, providing the necessary preparation for teaching, graduate study, or related work in a number of vocational fields.
For either degree, you must gain an appreciation for and understanding of the quantitative world around us through an introductory statistics course. Both courses of study culminate in a senior seminar, team-taught by all members of the department.
complete the degree, B.A. candidates minor in any other discipline.
Students in the B.S. degree program minor in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, or computer science. You may combine a mathematics degree with a second major in fields such as art, business, chemistry, computer science, geography, religion, or physics.
In addition, the department offers a B.A. degree in teacher preparation, which enables graduates to meet Virginia requirements for licensure to teach mathematics.
Special Opportunities
Students have access to state-of-the-art computers. The department is also equipped with a UNIX server and lab and a variety of software including Maple, Minitab, SPSS, and C++.
Students are active in the Mathematics Club which strives to enrich the mathematical education of E&H students by:
- exploring fun aspects of mathematics
- creating a community of math students at E&H
- promoting extracurricular interaction between math
faculty and students
- linking students to the worldwide mathematical
community
Internships
You are encouraged to participate in the internship program and/or to enroll in independent studies. Internships have been completed with the Washington County Public Schools, the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, the Smyth County Community Hospital, the Roanoke City Commissioner of Revenue, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and Havers Computer Services. Independent studies have been conducted in cryptology, coding theory, chaos theory, topology, complex analysis, number theory, and mathematical applications in biology.
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Admissions inquiries
Office of Admissions
800.848.5493
Email: ehadmiss@ehc.edu
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