Program Overview

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is part of the College of Science at San José State University.

Academic Programs

The department offers various academic programs, including:

• Undergraduate Programs
  • Majoring in Math
  • Minoring in Math
• Graduate Programs
• Teaching Credential Programs
  • Requirements for Middle School Teachers

Assessment and PLOs

The department assesses its programs based on specific learning objectives, including:

• BA Math Program Learning Objectives
  • Goal 1: The Ability to Use and Construct Logical Arguments
    • Ability to give direct proofs
    • Ability to give proofs by contradiction
    • Ability to give proofs by mathematical induction
    • Ability to apply definitions to give proofs
    • Ability to give proofs and disproofs involving quantified statements
  • Goal 2: The Ability to Communicate Mathematics Effectively
    • Ability to state a problem accurately, articulate assumptions, and describe a method of solution
    • Ability to conduct independent investigation of mathematical concepts at the undergraduate level
    • Ability to give written reports and oral presentations that include mathematical context which is mathematically accurate, yet accessible to classmates
  • Goal 3: The Ability to Perform Standard Mathematical Computations
    • Ability to evaluate limits
    • Ability to calculate derivatives and integrals
    • Ability to determine regions of convergence
    • Ability to apply properties of algebraic and transcendental functions
  • Goal 4: The Ability to Use Technology to Solve Mathematical Problems
    • Ability to write programs to solve mathematical problems
    • Ability to use a mathematical programming environment such as MATLAB or Maple
    • Ability to interpret numerical results
    • Ability to understand that there are limits to numerical accuracy
  • Goal 5: The Ability to Use Mathematical Models to Solve Practical Problems
    • Ability to extract relevant information from a practical problem and give a mathematical formulation of the problem
    • Ability to use numerical results to validate (or modify) a model and to understand the limitation of a model
    • Ability to clearly describe models, including an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of models and their relationship to the underlying problem
• BA Math/BS Applied Math Learning Objectives
• BS Mathematics Assessment Schedule
• BS Math Program Learning Objectives
• MA/MS Mathematics Assessment Schedule
• MA/MS Math Program Learning Objectives
• MS Statistics Assessment Schedule
• MS Statistics Program Learning Objectives

Student Resources

The department provides various resources for students, including:

• Thesis and Project Template
• Tutoring
• Courses
• Advising
• Internships
• Professional Organizations
• Scholarships

Calculus, Discrete Math, and Business Math

The department offers courses in calculus, discrete math, and business math, including:

• PPA, AP, SAT and ACT Score Information
• Precalculus Proficiency Assessment (PPA)
• Prerequisites

Events

The department hosts various events, including:

• Upcoming Thesis Defense Dates
• SJSU Problem Solvers
• Math Department Workshops

Faculty and Staff

The department consists of:

• Emeritus Faculty
• Faculty
• Research Faculty
• Lecturers
• Staff
• Teaching Associates

Mission Statement

The department has a mission statement that outlines its goals and objectives.

Colleges

San José State University has several colleges, including:

• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Graduate Studies
• Health and Human Sciences
• Information, Data and Society
• Humanities and the Arts
• Professional Education
• Science
• Social Sciences