Mathematics
Turn your mathematical interests and talents into a successful career with UWEC's mathematics bachelor's degree. Exploring topics and areas of study related to calculus, real analysis, linear algebra, and abstract algebra, you'll learn how to write mathematical proofs, read and synthesize mathematical literature, and model and solve problems.
Exploring Mathematics Beyond the Textbook
Coursework throughout the mathematics major will focus on the application of a broad range of mathematical perspectives — including numerical, graphical, algebraic, analytical, and verbal — and how they can effectively connect and communicate ideas.
Throughout your time at UW-Eau Claire, endless opportunities to explore, grow, and take your studies to the next level will be available to you. Take your learning outside the classroom by participating in a cultural immersion program or studying abroad. Or conduct research alongside your professors, secure an internship, become a math tutor, or join an on-campus student organization.
No matter your career goals, here, you'll feel motivated and supported while on your journey to pursuing your bachelor's degree. Classes are taught by passionate, supportive faculty members, each with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Through their diverse backgrounds and past experiences, they'll show you all that is possible with a degree in math and help you find a career path you love.
Program Details
The department’s annual Math Retreat will give you the chance to practice presenting your research to other math students, participate in math competitions and learn from guest speakers. It is also a great way to hear about new and ongoing research projects that you may want to join or investigate further. Additionally, two intensive data analysis challenges each year give you a chance to showcase your skills against dozens of other university teams.
Over 40% of our math majors work with faculty on groundbreaking mathematical research, learning advanced math topics, and solving problems that no one else has solved before. These research projects have led to paid work, published papers, and scholarships, and the opportunity to travel to math conferences and share research results with other mathematicians.
As a mathematics student, you'll have access to technology-equipped classrooms, collaborative student seminar rooms, and computer laboratories filled with programs and specialized software tools. These tools include Python, Matlab, and R, which are some of the same programs you'll find in the field — giving you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs.
Each year, staff, faculty, and students work together to put on the department's Math Meet, a fun math competition for over 300 high school students from Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Another event, Sonia Kovalevsky Day, allows for a day of engaging math activities and encourages middle-school and high-school girls’ interest in math. These events are excellent opportunities to build connections and make a difference.
Blugold Stories
Samuel came to UW-Eau Claire because of its strong music composition program and the Chippewa Valley’s vibrant music scene. UW-Eau Claire’s highly respected mathematics program was a bonus that allowed him to pursue both of his passions.
I have had a tremendous number of impactful experiences in my time here at UWEC, but research is and has been one of the greatest things I have chosen to do while on this campus. If you want to do research but don't think you're qualified enough, give it a shot anyway. So much learning happens in doing so.
Where can the mathematics program lead me after graduation?
UWEC's mathematics bachelor's degree provides students with exceptional preparation for graduate school and opens doors to countless career opportunities in business, government and industry.
Example Careers
- Mathematician
- Database administrator
- Economic researcher
- Quality assurance analyst
- Financial planner
- Budget analyst
- Data scientist
- Purchasing agent
- Cost estimator
Curriculum throughout the mathematics bachelor's degree is rooted in experiential learning and the liberal arts. In addition to core mathematics courses, you'll also explore classes in computer science. Pair your studies with a minor or another major in areas like information systems, physics, computer science, accounting, business finance, chemistry, or history for even more career options.
Here are a few courses in Mathematics at UW-Eau Claire.
MATH 106
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
An accessible introduction to some interesting mathematical topics that require analytical thinking and abstract reasoning skills.
MATH 113
Trigonometry
Graphs, properties, and geometric significance of trigonometric functions of a real variable. Other topics include trigonometric equations and identities, inverse trigonometric functions and applications.
MATH 307
Mathematics and Music
Using mathematics to understand, appreciate, and create music. Free audio processing software will be emphasized. Rock, jazz, classical, and experimental music will be analyzed. Connections are made to brain science and medicine.
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