Mathematics

Programs Offered

Mathematics can be pursued as a scholarly discipline of an especially elegant and creative art form or it can be treated as a valuable tool in an applied discipline. Our program addresses both needs. Students will be given a strong background in mathematics and statistics as well as a substantial amount of interdisciplinary applications in Physics, Biostatistics, Business, Computer and Information Sciences, Computer Imagining or Artificial Intelligence.

Careers

The mathematics major will prepare students for teaching careers, studies in graduate programs (in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics education, or the mathematical sciences) or for employment in high-tech and bio-tech industries, where mathematics-trained professionals with interdisciplinary expertise (sciences and business) are increasingly sought after.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Mathematics program will be able to:

Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving skills and ability to use advanced mathematical methods by identifying, evaluating, classifying, analyzing, and synthesizing data and abstract ideas in various contexts and situations;
Demonstrate the knowledge of current mathematical applications, computing practices and use of broad technology in industry, science and education;
Demonstrate ability to use modern software, abstract thinking, and mathematical practices connected to scientific and industrial problems, and demonstrate these skills that are currently used by technologies in society and education;
Perform skills that enable them to evaluate, propose and convey novel solutions to scientific and business problems, etc.;
Demonstrate cooperation skills by working effectively with others in interdisciplinary group-settings - both inside and outside the classroom; and
Demonstrate a sense of exploration that enables students to pursue lifelong learning and currency in their careers in mathematics, statistics, education, high-tech and bio-tech industries.

Faculty

Ivona Grzegorczyk, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics, Chair, Mathematics and Applied Physics Programs, Academic Advisor for Mathematics and Single Subject Credential in Mathematics
Bell Tower West, Room 2275
(805) 437-8868
ivona.grze@csuci.edu

Geoffrey Buhl, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Bell Tower West, Room 2235
(805) 437-3122
geoffrey.buhl @csuci.edu

Geoffrey Dougherty, Ph.D., Professor of Physics, Applied Physics Coordinator
Aliso Hall, Room 101
(805) 437-8990
geoff.dougherty@csuci.edu

Jesse Elliott, Ph.D., MS in Mathematics Graduate Program
Director, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Bell Tower West, Room 2215
(805) 437-2768
jesse.elliott @csuci.edu

Jorge Garcia, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics, Developmental Mathematics Coordinator
Bell Tower West, Room 2219
(805) 437-2769
jorge.garcia @csuci.edu

Kathryn Leonard , Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Bell Tower West, Room 2245
(805) 437-3127
kathryn.leonard @csuci.edu

Gregory Wood, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics
Bell Tower West, Room 2295
(805) 437-3279
gregory.wood @csuci.edu

Cindy Wyels, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
Bell Tower West, Room 1191
(805) 437-3260
cynthia.wyels@csuci.edu

Contact Information

http://math.csuci.edu

(Offered through CSU Channel Islands’ Extended University Program)

Our MS in Mathematics program is interdisciplinary and innovative in nature, and offers a flexible schedule with highly qualified faculty. It is designed to address the global need for people with advanced mathematical, computational, and computer skills throughout the industry, high-tech, and educational systems. Students will acquire a strong background in mathematics, and computer software, as well as the skills to conduct independent applied research or develop independent projects. The program will stress interdisciplinary applications, for example in Actuarial Sciences, Cryptography, Security, Image Recognition, Artificial Intelligence, and Mathematics Education, and will give students a valuable opportunity to gain teaching experience on the university level. Students’ specializations depend on the final project/thesis and the electives chosen under the supervision a Mathematics advisor. An individual study plan can be designed to meet entry requirements for Ph.D. programs in Mathematical Sciences.

Admission Requirements

Application — Apply to both the University and the Mathematics Program. Forms are available at the Extended University office and on-line at http://math.csuci.edu/.
Recommendation — At least two letters of recommendations from academia or professional supervisors.
Subject Matter Preparation — Applicants are expected to hold BS degree in mathematics. However students with other degrees (or equivalent coursework) maybe considered and admitted conditionally (subject to completing relevant undergraduate mathematics courses).
GPA of 3.0 in Mathematical Sciences — If applicant does not have the required GPA, conditional admission maybe available on a limited bases.
GRE — (general and mathematics) scores are recommended, but not required.

Faculty

Ivona Grzegorczyk, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Chair, Mathematics Program
Bell Tower West, Room 2275
(805) 437-8868
ivona.grze@csuci.edu

Jesse Elliott, Ph.D., MS in Mathematics Graduate Program
Director, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Bell Tower West, Room 2215
(805) 437-2768
jesse.elliott @csuci.edu

Cindy Wyels, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
Bell Tower West, Room 1191
(805) 437-3260
cynthia.wyels@csuci.edu

Programs

Major(s)

Minor(s)

Master(s)

Mathematics, M.S.