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Mathematical Sciences
Fast Facts:
- Graduates of the past 10 years include teachers, doctors, engineers, actuaries, system analysts and programmers, pilots and others.
- A high percentage of Bethel mathematical sciences graduates choose to do voluntary service after graduation.
- Bethel College fields teams each year in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition.
- The Bethel Mathematical Sciences Club sponsors a variety of educational, recreational and social events.
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Pure mathematics is the study of abstract structures and the beauty of mathematics can be studied for its own sake as an important area of human thought. The mathematical sciences also serve the needs of students in the physical, social and life sciences as well as in engineering, actuarial science, computer science, operations research, statistics and teacher education. The Bethel College department of mathematical sciences seeks to combine these approaches.
As a student of mathematical sciences, you will be immersed in a number of subfields of mathematics. All courses for the major include use of computers and some discussion of the historical development of the subject. The liberal arts emphasis of the college will ensure that you receive a diverse, well-rounded education. You will develop good communication skills and general knowledge in several different disciplines, skills and information that will help you no matter what your career aspirations. This department strives to integrate the discipline with other aspects of life, faith and society. You will be well-prepared for entry into a wide range of careers as well as graduate school if that is your choice.
The department is a charter member of the Mathematical Association of America, belonging to the Kansas Section of that organization.
Bethel College and Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan., participate in a cooperative program in the mathematical sciences, with upper-level courses shared by the colleges and taught on one or the other campus, depending on student needs and numbers.