Dr. Xiang Du
Professor of Mathematics; Chair of the Department of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 102
- xdu
@university.alkimi.ai
Additional Undergraduate Majors • BA Degree
Mathematics (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics covers pure and applied mathematics, proof methods, and analysis for careers in industry, education, or graduate study.
Curriculum Structure
Program Overview & Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics covers pure and applied mathematics, proof methods, and analysis for careers in industry, education, or graduate study.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate curriculum, graduates will:
- Construct rigorous mathematical proofs using direct, contrapositive, inductive, and contradiction methodologies.
- Formulate and solve problems in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations.
- Analyze abstract algebraic structures including groups, rings, and fields, and understand their structural properties.
- Apply foundational principles of real analysis, including topology of the real line, continuity, convergence, and differentiation.
Prerequisite Progression Chain
Calculus and Analysis: MATH 140 → MATH 141 → MATH 240 → MATH 420.
Algebra and Proofs: MATH 141 → MATH 250 → MATH 301 → MATH 410 → MATH 490.
Differential Equations: MATH 240 + MATH 250 → MATH 340.
Undergraduate Catalog
39 Major Credits
Total degree requirement: 120 credits including Alkimi Core and electives.
Secondary Study
Mathematics Minor
Complete 18 credits of focused coursework to pair with another major.
View Minor Requirements →Academic Departments
Advising questions: Academic Advising Center
- Location
- Lovell Hall 101
- Phone
- (555) 555-0158
Required Coursework
Major Requirements (39 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 140 | Calculus I | 4 cr | MATH 110 or placement |
| MATH 141 | Calculus II | 4 cr | MATH 140 |
| MATH 240 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 cr | MATH 141 |
| MATH 250 | Linear Algebra | 3 cr | MATH 141 |
| MATH 280 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 cr | MATH 140 |
| MATH 301 | Transition to Advanced Mathematics & Proofs | 3 cr | MATH 141, MATH 250 |
| MATH 340 | Differential Equations | 3 cr | MATH 240, MATH 250 |
| MATH 410 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 cr | MATH 301 |
| MATH 420 | Real Analysis I | 3 cr | MATH 240, MATH 301 |
| MATH 490 | Senior Mathematics Seminar | 3 cr | MATH 410 or MATH 420, senior standing |
| MATH Electives | Two 300/400-Level Mathematics Electives | 6 cr | MATH 301 |
Sample Degree Roadmap
Four-Year Graduation Plan (120 Credits)
A representative semester-by-semester sequence fulfilling the Alkimi Core (40 credits), major requirements (39 credits), and elective coursework.
Year 1 Fall Term
Semester 1
MATH 140 (4), FYS 101 (3), ENGL 101 (3), Core Science w/Lab (4) = 14 cr
Total: 14 cr
Year 1 Spring Term
Semester 2
MATH 141 (4), MATH 280 (3), ENGL 102 (3), Core Science w/Lab (4), Core Arts (3) = 17 cr
Total: 17 cr
Year 2 Fall Term
Semester 3
MATH 240 (4), MATH 250 (3), Core Humanities (3), Core Social Science (3), Elective (3) = 16 cr
Total: 16 cr
Year 2 Spring Term
Semester 4
MATH 340 (3), Core Humanities (3), Core Social Science (3), Core Global Perspectives (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 3 Fall Term
Semester 5
MATH 301 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 3 Spring Term
Semester 6
MATH 420 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 4 Fall Term
Semester 7
MATH 410 (3), MATH Elective 1 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 4 Spring Term
Semester 8
MATH 490 (3), MATH Elective 2 (3), CORE 400 (2), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (2) = 13 cr
Total: 13 cr
Instruction & Mentorship
Department Faculty
Learn alongside distinguished scholars, active researchers, and dedicated classroom mentors.
Dr. Gustavo Aguilar
Calder Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 142
- gaguilar
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Laura Calloway
Ashby Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 114
- lcalloway
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Satoshi Ito
Kestrel Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 148
- sito
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Joshua Cummings
Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 154
- jcummings
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Samira Aziz
Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 146
- saziz
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Deepak Desai
Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 104
- ddesai
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Rohan Malhotra
Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 106
- rmalhotra
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Robin Vitale
Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 164
- rvitale
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Hao Xiao
Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 162
- hxiao
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Hiroshi Yamada
Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 138
- hyamada
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Jason Zhao
Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 136
- jzhao
@university.alkimi.ai
Prof. Mei Lin Zhou
Associate Professor of Mathematics; Secretary of the Faculty Senate
- Office
- Ashby Hall 126
- Phone
- (555) 555-0168
- mzhou
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Allison Rafferty
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 150
- arafferty
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Anika Sharma
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 118
- asharma
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Suresh Mukherjee
Teaching Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 108
- smukherjee
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Liam Horowitz
Associate Teaching Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 158
- lhorowitz
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Philip Whelan
Associate Teaching Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 112
- pwhelan
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Kwame Asante
Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 122
- kasante
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Stuart Carmody
Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 152
- scarmody
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Suresh Ghosh
Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 144
- sghosh
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Aparna Shah
Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 132
- ashah
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Catherine Strand
Professor of Statistics; Chair of the Department of Statistics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 168
- cstrand
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Dominic Langford
Associate Professor of Statistics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 207
- dlangford
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Karim Sabbagh
Associate Professor of Statistics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 170
- ksabbagh
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Min-ho Yoon
Assistant Professor of Statistics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 176
- myoon
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Lamar Merritt
Assistant Teaching Professor of Statistics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 203
- lmerritt
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Lakshmi Parikh
Assistant Teaching Professor of Statistics
- Office
- Ashby Hall 172
- lparikh
@university.alkimi.ai
