- Faculty
- Field Description
- The Majors and Courses
- The Minor and Courses
- Courses
- Department of Mathematics Web Site
The Faculty
Chair: Warren B. Gordon
Professors:
- Arthur Apter (University Distinguished Professor)
- Jim Gatheral (Presidential Professor)
- Warren B. Gordon
- Miriam Hausman
- Bruce Jordan
- Laurence Kirby
- Elena Kosygina
- Andrew Lesniewski
- Anita Mayo
- Carlos Julio Moreno
- Alvany Rocha
- Aaron Todd
- Tai-Ho Wang
Associate Professors:
- C. Douglas Howard
- Rados Radoicic
- Jakob Reich
- Beryl I. Shaw
- Dan Stefanica
- Sherman Wong
- Ingrid-Mona Zamfirescu
Assistant Professors:
- Louis-Pierre Arguin
- Michael J. Carlisle
- Feng Chen
- Peter Gregory
- Ivan Matic
- Anja Richter
Lecturers:
- April Allen-Materowski
- Judith Broadwin
- Evan Fink
- Sarah Harney
- Jarrod Pickens
- Timothy Ridenour
Field Description
Mathematics has been described as the queen of all sciences. Understanding mathematics enables one to explain and analyze not only science and nature but almost all disciplines from archeology to zoology. Most recently, mathematics has become an indispensable tool in finance and other business related areas. To ensure that mathematics is available for students with varied backgrounds and different professional goals, the department offers courses at all levels. Advanced courses are designed to be taken by mathematics and actuarial science majors and those in related fields.
The Majors
Mathematics
The major in mathematics is designed to enable the student to enter the marketplace (industrial or educational) or to pursue further studies in mathematics or allied fields at the graduate level. Interested students are urged to contact the Department of Mathematics as early as possible. The student will be assigned an advisor who will aid in formulating an appropriate course of study. Students who want to teach mathematics in the secondary schools should consult an advisor in the Center for Advisement and Orientation.
Required Courses All students must take the following three courses: | ||
Algorithms, Computers and Programming I | 3 credits | |
Advanced Calculus I | 3 credits | |
Linear Algebra and Matrix Methods | 3 credits | |
Students may fulfill their calculus requirements by any one of the following three alternate calculus tracks: Track I: | ||
Calculus I | 4 credits | |
Calculus II | 4 credits | |
Intermediate Calculus | 4 credits | |
or | ||
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus | 4 credits | |
or Track II: | ||
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 5 credits | |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 5 credits | |
or Track III: | ||
Applied Calculus II | 3 credits | |
or | ||
Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications | 4 credits | |
Integral Calculus | 4 credits | |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 5 credits | |
Electives Any four 4000-level or 5000-level courses from the following group: | ||
Advanced Calculus II | 3 credits | |
Topology | 3 credits | |
Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 credits | |
Introduction to Probability | 4 credits | |
Numerical Methods for Differential Equations in Finance | 4 credits | |
Introduction to Stochastic Process | 4 credits | |
Mathematics of Statistics | 4 credits | |
Computational Methods in Probability | 3 credits | |
Graph Theory | 3 credits | |
Mathematical Modeling * | 3 credits | |
Combinatorics | 3 credits | |
Theory of Numbers | 3 credits | |
Elements of Modern Algebra | 3 credits | |
History of Mathematics | 3 credits | |
Differential Geometry * | 3 credits | |
Algorithms, Computers and Programming II * | 3 credits | |
Methods of Numerical Analysis | 3 credits | |
Introduction to Mathematical Logic | 3 credits | |
Fundamental Algorithms | 3 credits | |
Introductory Financial Mathematics | 4 credits | |
Advanced Calculus III * | 3 credits | |
Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable* | 3 credits | |
Theory of Functions of Real Variables* | 3 credits | |
Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems* | 4 credits | |
Stochastic Calculus for Finance | 4 credits | |
* These courses are offered infrequently, subject to student demand. | ||
Mathematics of Finance Concentration: Students who wish to have a concentration in the Mathematics of Finance should choose the following five electives: | ||
Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 credits | |
Introduction to Probability | 4 credits | |
Introduction to Stochastic Process | 4 credits | |
Computational Methods in Probability | 3 credits | |
Introductory Financial Mathematics | 4 credits | |
In addition, students should take: | ||
Micro-Economics | 3 credits | |
Macro-Economics | 3 credits | |
Principles of Finance | 3 credits | |
Corporate Finance | 3 credits | |
or | ||
Investment Analysis | 3 credits |
Actuarial Science
The field of actuarial science applies mathematical principles and techniques to problems in the insurance industry. Progress in the field is generally based upon completion of examinations given by the Society of Actuaries. The Baruch College major is designed to prepare students to pass the first two exams of the Society of Actuaries year 2000 exam structure and to provide partial preparation for the third exam. Students interested in this highly structured program are urged to contact the Department of Mathematics as early as possible so that the department may assign an advisor to aid in formulating an appropriate course of study.
The Minor
The minor in mathematics provides students with a background in the various theories and uses of mathematics. The minor requires the completion of MTH 3006 or 3010 and any other 3- or 4-credit mathematics course numbered 3000 or higher. Students must then complete a capstone course consisting of any mathematics course at the 4000 level or higher.
Courses
Courses in Mathematics (MTH)
College Algebra | 4 hours; 2 credits | |
Pre-calculus and Elements of Calculus | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Mathematics Appreciation | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Ideas in Mathematics and Their Applications | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Applied Calculus II | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Applied Calculus | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Concepts of Discrete Mathematics | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Calculus I | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 5 hours; 5 credits | |
Integral Calculus | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Elementary Calculus II | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Intermediate Calculus | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 5 hours; 5 credits | |
Actuarial Science Theory and Problem Seminar | 2 hours; 2 credits | |
Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Selected Topics in Discrete Mathematics | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Elementary Probability | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
"Algorithms, Computers, and Programming I" | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Actuarial Science Internship | 1 hour; 1 credit | |
Actuarial Science Internship | 1 hour; 1 credit | |
Actuarial Science Internship | 1 hour; 1 credit | |
Actuarial Science Internship | 1 hour; 1 credit | |
Math Internship | 1 hour; 1 credit | |
Math Internship | 1 hour; 1 credit | |
Math Internship | 1 hour; 1 credit | |
Math Internship | 1 hour; 1 credit | |
Bridge to Higher Mathematics | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Problem-Solving Seminar | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Advanced Calculus I | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Advanced Calculus II | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Topology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Linear Algebra and Matrix Methods | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Numerical Methods for Differential Equations in Finance | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Introduction to Probability | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Introduction to Stochastic Processes | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Mathematics of Statistics | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Computational Methods in Probability | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Graph Theory | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Mathematical Modeling | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Combinatorics | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Theory of Numbers | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Elements of Modern Algebra | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
"Finite Fields, Algebraic Curves, and Applications" | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
History of Mathematics | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Differential Geometry | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
"Algorithms, Computers, and Programming II" | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Methods of Numerical Analysis | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Introduction to Mathematical Logic | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Fundamental Algorithms | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Switching Theory | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Special Topics in Computer Science | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Finite Differences | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Theory of Interest | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Actuarial Mathematics | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Actuarial Mathematics II | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Risk Theory | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Introductory Financial Mathematics | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Data Analysis and Simulation for Financial Engineers | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Independent Study I | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Independent Study II | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Independent Study III | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Independent Study IV | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Independent Study V | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Advanced Calculus III | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Theory of Functional of Real Variables | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Stochastic Calculus for Finance | 4 hours; 4 credits | |
Honors in Mathematics I | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Honors in Mathematics II | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Honors in Mathematics III | Hours and credits to be arranged |