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Department of Mathematics PLOs

Applied Mathematics BS

  1. Interpret, evaluate, and produce mathematical arguments in multiple areas of mathematics.
  2. Recognize diversity in and connections between areas of mathematics.
  3. Communicate mathematical knowledge both orally and in writing.
  4. Demonstrate depth of knowledge in multiple areas of mathematics.
  5. Use qualitative methods to derive conclusions about solutions to mathematical problems.
  6. Solve mathematical problems using appropriate methods and technologies.
  7. Explain how mathematics can be used to solve problems in other fields.
  8. Formulate and evaluate mathematical conjectures.

Mathematics BS

  1. Interpret, evaluate, and produce mathematical arguments in multiple areas of mathematics.
  2. Recognize diversity in and connections between areas of mathematics.
  3. Communicate mathematical knowledge both orally and in writing.
  4. Demonstrate depth of knowledge in multiple areas of mathematics.
  5. Use qualitative methods to derive conclusions about solutions to mathematical problems.
  6. Solve mathematical problems using appropriate methods and technologies.
  7. Explain how mathematics can be used to solve problems in other fields.
  8. Formulate and evaluate mathematical conjectures.
  9. For secondary education emphasis: Plan and implement pedagogically appropriate lessons. (Assessment through IDoTeach program)

Mathematics MS

  1. Write mathematically correct proofs of difficult results
  2. Understand the relationship among the branches of mathematics and between mathematics and its applications
  3. Membership in the mathematics community

Cybersecurity MS

(Shared with ITSCM & Computer Science)

  1. Graduates will demonstrate leadership, knowledge, skills, and practices needed for safeguarding security and privacy in today’s and tomorrow’s cyber infrastructure.
  2. Graduates will analyze complex cybersecurity problems.
  3. Graduates will design systems, components or processes that provide solutions to complex cybersecurity problems.
  4. Graduates will function and communicate effectively in a range of interdisciplinary activities and will design security solutions in a team context.

Computing PhD

(Shared with Computer Science)

  1. Pose relevant research questions and conduct independent research using the scientific method to address those questions.
  2. Effectively communicate the results of scientific research in both written and oral form to scientific and public audiences.
  3. Devise, analyze, and evaluate new methods for solving complex computing problems.
  4. Select and apply computing techniques and tools to build reliable, and maintainable software.
  5. Select and apply computational algorithms and techniques in the analysis and solution of complex questions across a variety scientific domains.
  6. Achieve a level expertise in their discipline.
  7. Establish a professional identity that engages the computing community.