Mathematics
College of Natural Sciences
Keller 401-A
2565 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4680
Fax: (808) 956-4659
E-mail: patg@math.hawaii.edu
Web: www.math.hawaii.edu
Faculty
*T. Hoover, PhD
(Chair)--operator theory
*C. Allday, PhD--algebraic topology
*E. Bertram, PhD--group theory and combinatorics
*D. Bleecker, PhD--differential geometry
*R. Brown, PhD--algebra and number theory
*R. Colby, PhD--ring theory
*T. Craven, PhD--commutative algebra
*G. Csordas, PhD--complex function theory
*K. Dovermann, PhD--algebraic topology
*R. Freese, PhD--lattice theory, general algebra
*M. Gotay, PhD--mathematical physics, symplectic geometry
*H. Hilden, PhD--geometric topology
*G. Hile, PhD--partial differential equations
*E. Lady, PhD--abelian groups
*W. Lampe, PhD--universal algebra
*R. Little, PhD--algebraic topology
*A. Mader, PhD--group theory
*D. Myers, PhD--mathematical logic
*J. Nation, PhD--lattice theory
*N. Nobusawa, PhD--algebra
*M. Ortel, PhD--complex function theory
*L. Ramsey, PhD--harmonic analysis
*K. Rogers, PhD--number theory
*D. Ross, PhD--logic, probability
J. Siu, MA--mathematics education
*W. Smith, PhD--analysis, function theory
*D. Stegenga, PhD--analysis
*L. Wallen, PhD--functional analysis, geometry
*J. Weiner, PhD--differential geometry
*G. Wilkens, PhD--differential geometry, control theory
*J. Williamson, PhD--complex function theory
*L. Wilson, PhD--singularity theory
*L. Yang, PhD--analysis
*R. Yeh, PhD--analysis
Degrees Offered: BA in mathematics, BS in
mathematics, MA in mathematics, PhD in mathematics
The Academic Program
The mathematics (MATH) program offers preparation in
the full spectrum of mathematical sciences, including algebra, geometry,
differential equations, real and complex analysis, logic, number theory,
and probability and statistics, as well as various topics in applied
mathematics. Mathematics majors begin with the study of calculus and
linear algebra. After completion of these fundamental courses, students
may choose to specialize. The department advises each prospective major
on requirements and course options to meet his or her needs and
interests. Departmental advisers are also available every day to all
students.
Depending upon individual interest, students of
mathematics may pursue careers in a variety of fields such as teaching,
computer science, operations research, statistics, business, and
economics. In addition, students who continue on to the graduate program
may choose to become professors and/or research mathematicians. The
faculty has the competence and resources required to provide the basic
mathematical preparation required for any of these professions.
A goal of all non-survey mathematics courses is the
development of precision of thought and expression. This receives
special emphasis in the many writing-intensive courses the department
offers.
Undergraduate Study
BA Degree
Requirements
Students must complete 18 credit hours in mathematics
courses numbered above 300, including:
• 3 credit hours in a
writing-intensive mathematics course
• 6 credit hours in
courses numbered above 400
• 6 credit hours in a
sustained two-course sequence approved by the department
• Only courses in which
a student earns a grade of C or better will be counted toward
fulfillment of major requirements
• A cumulative 2.0 GPA
in all completed upper division mathematics courses is required
• All mathematics
majors are required to see a mathematics adviser each spring semester
prior to fall registration
BS Degree
Requirements
Students must complete 24 credit hours in mathematics
or other approved courses numbered above 300, including:
• 6 credit hours in
writing-intensive courses
• 6 credit hours in a sustained two-course sequence approved by
the department
• 15 credit hours in additional upper division mathematics
courses or appropriate non-introductory courses in the natural or
information sciences
• Only courses in which a student earns a grade of C or better
will be counted toward fulfillment of major requirements
• A cumulative 2.0 GPA in all completed upper division
mathematics courses is required
• All mathematics majors are required to see a mathematics
adviser each spring semester prior to fall registration
Students must also demonstrate the ability to program
scientific problems on a computer |