"Many who have never had an opportunity of knowing any more about mathematics confound it with arithmetic, and consider it an arid science. In reality, however, it is a science which requires a great deal of imagination, and one of the leading mathematicians of our century states the case quite correctly when he says that it is impossible to be a mathematician without being a poet in soul."
- Sonia Kovalevskaya
Bucknell offers two essentially different introductory calculus courses, both of which presuppose a high school course in pre-calculus. MATH 201 is the first course in the core calculus sequence for mathematics, science, and engineering students; MATH 192 is a one-semester course designed for students in the social sciences.
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Mathematics faculty members have received numerous grants and awards including recent selection by the National Science Foundation and the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute.
Mathematics faculty members have received numerous grants and awards including recent selection by the National Science Foundation and the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute.
"Everyone in the math department is encouraging - they're always giving us advice or helping us find internships. The professors know good teaching and it's a huge plus to have the support system they provide."
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You love to study problems and patterns.
You think math is beautiful and elegant. And you want to learn the basic language of the sciences and engineering and also be a great writer, speaker and thinker.
You'll learn from and work alongside faculty who are active researchers. Our mathematics department maintains a vibrant schedule of events and speakers and can connect you with summer research and study abroad opportunities. You'll connect with classmates in student organizations and have a shot at making a splash at the Putnam Competition.
'I want my students to recognize and appreciate the beauty and usefulness of mathematics, develop a logical, patient approach to solving problems and write and speak clearly about rigorous ideas."
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"The ability to decode patterns is a key that opens many locks. Whether you're talking about data security, business, medicine, chemistry or even art, seeing patterns means seeing solutions to real world problems."
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"For me, it’s about sharing the fascination and the beauty of mathematics. Even in a course where most of the students are not there because they think mathematics is beautiful, there is a golden opportunity to open their eyes a little bit, and I love that."
Learn More about Professor BrooksbankStudent Talk Series: Charles Wessell, 9/29 @ noon in Olin 266 - https://t.co/AVOGNdOj77
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Student Talk Series: Brian King, 9/15 @ noon in Olin 268 - https://t.co/om6Rjmwto5
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Student Talk Series: Karl Voss, 9/1 @ noon in Olin 268 - https://t.co/KVbldlAFCD
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Nathan Wagner '17 Earns a a Barry Goldwater Scholarship - https://t.co/3DpVXVi2tr
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Student Talk Series: Alia Stanciu, April 21st @ noon in Olin 268 - https://t.co/Z4UvLlqC6w
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DVP Talk: Amanda Folsom, 4/19 @ 4 - https://t.co/VC3wyqxCez
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Honors Thesis Defense: Noelle Watters '16, April 19 @ 11 am in Olin 264 - https://t.co/Pa5TpdQZqQ
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Student Talk Series: Ravi Ramakrishna, April 7th @ 12 noon in Olin 266 - https://t.co/GrsSotG45K
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Student Talk Series: Matt Mizuhara, March 24th @ 12 noon in Olin 268 - https://t.co/2Tn097qFTj
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Student Talk Series: Lara Dick, February 25th @ 12 noon in Olin 268 - https://t.co/cAXQL4gR0V
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Student Talk Series: Greg Adams, February 11th @ 12 noon in Olin 268 - https://t.co/Wq0HzuZyDP
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Student Talk Series: Mark Meyer, January 28th @ 12 noon in Olin 268 - https://t.co/XGY3yIRhLr
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DVP Talk: Sam Ventura, 12/7 @ 4 pm in Olin 264 - https://t.co/gpwMqQnaoV
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Student Talk Series: Sam Venture, December 3 @ 12 noon in Olin 268 - https://t.co/NGI24InLIF
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MAA Student Event: Thursday 11/12 @ 6 in ACWS 108 - https://t.co/wNqsqbfcfU
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Student Talk Series: Shira Mitchel, October 29 @ 12 noon in Olin 268 - https://t.co/chYB15mt4x
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Mathematics Alumni Career Panel Discussion on Thursday 10/22/15: reception @ 4, panel @ 4:30 - https://t.co/rD3BroKrKv
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MAA Game night: 10/15 at 4 pm in Olin 383 - https://t.co/Om9bu7W1rk
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