Mathematical Sciences

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Phone: 703-993-1460
Web: math.gmu.edu

Faculty

Professors: Alligood, Anderson (undergraduate coordinator), Colonna (graduate coordinator), Goldin, Kulesza, Lawrence, Morris, Sachs, Sander, Saperstone, Sauer (COS distinguished scholar), Seshaiyer, Shapiro, Singman (associate chair), Soltan, Walnut (chair), Wanner

Associate professors: Agnarsson, Emelianenko, Griva, Lamba, Lawton, Lin, Zoltek

Assistant professors: Antil, Carchedi, Epstein, Holzer, Manon

Admin professional: O’Brien

Term assistant professors: Fernandez, Nelson

Term instructors: Boyette, Bulancea, Crossin, Granfield, Sausville

Affiliates: Nash

Emeritus: Cabell, Kiley, Levy

The department offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in mathematics for students with various interests and career goals. Students may pursue the standard program, or a program focused on actuarial mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics education or mathematical statistics. Students may complement other interests by taking a double major in mathematics and a related field, such as chemistry, economics, physics, computer science, or engineering.

Graduating seniors are required to have an exit interview.

Courses

The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers all courses designated MATH in the Courses section of this catalog.

Prior to enrolling in undergraduate MATH courses, all students are strongly advised to review the Information on Undergraduate Mathematics Courses section of this catalog.

Writing-Intensive Requirement

Mason policy requires all students to complete at least one course designated as “writing intensive” in their major. Students majoring in mathematics fulfill this requirement by successfully completing MATH 290 .

Math Tutoring Center

The department manages the Math Tutoring Center, which offers free tutoring for first- and second-year math courses. Tutoring is given by advanced mathematics students and is available on a drop-in basis with daytime and evening hours throughout the term.

Math Learning Center

For a fee, the Math Learning Center offers self-paced and classroom noncredit tutorial programs for students who do not place into the math course they need. Special tutors and tutorial software are available to those enrolled in the program. Successful completion of the relevant program enables students to enroll in MATH 105 , MATH 108 , MATH 110 , MATH 111 , MATH 112 , or MATH 125 .

Honors Program in Mathematics

Mathematics majors who have maintained a GPA of at least 3.50 in mathematics courses and a GPA of 3.50 in all courses taken at George Mason University may apply to the departmental honors program upon completion of two MATH courses at the 300+ level (excluding MATH 400 ), at least one of which has MATH 290 as a prerequisite. Admission to the program will be monitored by the undergraduate committee. To graduate with honors in mathematics, a student is required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.50 in mathematics courses and successfully complete MATH 405 and MATH 406 with an average GPA of at least 3.50 in these two courses.

Teacher Licensure

Students who wish to become teachers should consult the College of Education and Human Development section of this catalog and attend an information session early in their undergraduate career. For more information, visit gse.gmu.edu.

Certificate in College Teaching

A student enrolled in the Mathematics, MS or Mathematics, PhD who is primarily interested in pursuing a career in undergraduate education at the college level is encouraged to consider enrolling in the College Teaching Graduate Certificate offered through the College of Humanities and Social Sciences . Credit can be earned for HE 685 by working one semester as a graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Mathematical Sciences .