Mathematics Department

Why study mathematics and be a mathematician?

• Because in a modern, high-tech society, there is a great need for mathematicians and individuals with advanced mathematical skills. Mathematics is a fundamental tool and plays a central role in disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, geology, finance, physics and psychology. Documented skills in mathematics are a great advantage, and sometimes a necessity, when seeking admission into graduate programs in many of these areas.
• Because there are many employment opportunities for individuals who complete a bachelor’s degree in mathematics – actuarial science, cryptography, financial consulting and teaching, to name a few.
• Because the study of mathematics is intellectually stimulating. As students’ mathematical skills grow, they become better thinkers and problem solvers and are able to deal with more complex problems that require creative solutions.

Why study mathematics at Heidelberg?

The Department of Mathematics at Heidelberg offers a curriculum to meet students’ needs on an individualized basis and help students carry out their academic ambitions. In the past decade, all of Heidelberg's math majors have either found immediate employment or gone on to graduate school.

The Department of Mathematics offers an ample selection of mathematical courses. The faculty members in the department have expertise in different areas of mathematics. They offer a variety of mathematics courses in both pure and applied mathematics that prepare our majors to be competitive with students at other schools. With Drs. William Grasman and Xiaoming Huang, the Department of Mathematics has a friendly, enthusiastic and helpful faculty. All the mathematics faculty members have an open-office policy and welcome student questions and input.
 
The Department of Mathematics seeks to contribute to Heidelberg's educational mission by providing:

• instruction in mathematics as a major/minor area of study;
• service courses for other departments in which mathematics is considered a vital tool; and
• the necessary mathematics preparation for prospective elementary and secondary school teachers.