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Department of Mathematics Dr. Wilbur L. Smith, Chairman The Mathematics Department provides course work leading to both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The faculty members are active and dedicated scholars, with an enthusiastic interest in teaching, and ongoing, significant, research programs. Innovative teaching methods are integrated through the mathematics curriculum. The faculty is especially interested in the intellectual development of each student, and there is continuous individual contact to provide quality instruction in all areas of mathematics. All graduate faculty teach on both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Degrees Offered:
Department BackgroundPrior to 1967, the Department of Mathematics was a part of the School of Engineering of the Agricultural and Technical College. In 1967 the North Carolina General Assembly re-designated the College as a Regional University effective July 1, 1967. Under this designation, the Department of Mathematics became a part of the newly created School of Arts and Sciences. In September 1968, the Department moved to the newly constructed Merrick Hall. It subsequently moved to its current offices in Marteena Hall -- a large building it shares with the Department of Physics and the Greensboro Area Mathematics and Science Education Center. The facility includes modern classrooms, two computer laboratories and a teacher education laboratory.The Mathematics Department initiated a program in Computer Science at the University and from 1981-1992 was the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, offering degree programs in both Mathematics and Computer and Information Science. Beginning in 1992, Computer Science was reconstituted as a separate department and relocated to the College of Engineering. The Mathematics Department continues to serve two main functions:
(1)
to offer degree programs in mathematics at both the undergraduate and
graduate
levels providing qualifications that lead graduates to work as
mathematicians
in industry, education, and on to doctoral study and the professorate;
and (2) to act as a service unit for the entire University, teaching
such
mathematics courses as other departments deem necessary for their
programs.
Dr. Michael A. Plater, Dean The College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 13 departments and programs offering undergraduate majors leading to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, and the Bachelor of Social Work degrees. There are Master's programs leading to the Master of Arts or the Master of Science degrees in several fields. The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered with major programs of study in Art, Mass Communication s, English, French, History, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Speech. The Bachelor of Science degree is offered with major programs of study in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered in Theater and the Bachelor of Social Work is offered in Social Work . Many degree programs may be pursued jointly with professional education courses (offered in the School of Education). Graduates of these programs qualify for certification to teach in the secondary schools.
North Carolina A & T State University Dr. Stanley F. Battle , Chancellor North Carolina A&T State University is one of the State's two land-grant institutions and is a Comprehensive University I offering degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctorate levels. It has one of three engineering schools within the University of North Carolina system, through which it offers a broad range of programs from undergraduate to the Ph.D. It is a participating institution in the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina. It has one of only two schools of agriculture in North Carolina, and its teaching and research programs in animal science have been developed as a related activity to the School of Veterinary Medicine. In these and other specialized areas of activity in fields of science and technology North Carolina A&T State University conducts major sponsored research projects. Founded in 1891, North Carolina A&T State University is today thriving with enrollment of approximately 8000 students from throughout the United States and countries around the world. The University strives to provide the teaching-learning-inquiring atmosphere in which students can be well nurtured and fully challenged. North Carolina A&T State University is organized in the following colleges, schools and divisions: The School of Agriculture The College of Arts and Sciences The School of Business and Economics The School of Education The College of Engineering The School of Nursing The School of Technology The School of Graduate Studies The Division of Continuing Education and Summer School. The Location North Carolina A&T State University is located in Greensboro (metropolitan population approximately 250,000) in the piedmont area of the state, short drives from both the mountains and the coast. Greensboro enjoys a mild four-season climate and an active student and cultural life. |