Department of Mathematics and Physics

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Mathematics (MT)

The mathematics program at Rockhurst University provides a set of courses ranging from theoretical to the applied to meet the professional and graduate school needs of mathematics majors. The mathematics program is also committed to providing relevant and practical mathematics courses to satisfy the University’s proficiency requirement and to support coursework in other disciplines.

There are many career paths open to students graduating with a degree in mathematics. Some of the fields that students may choose upon graduation are: teaching and theoretical research in mathematics; scientific work; theoretical computer science work; business problem-solving through operations research; and management of risks through actuarial work.

Physics (PH)

An understanding of physical phenomena is essential in all fields of science, engineering, medicine, and technology. It follows that one objective of the physics program is to provide students with a competence and base of knowledge sufficient for their specific requirements. Physics, however, is more than the basic science: it is an art combining techniques (including logical and analytical reasoning, careful observation, experimentation and mathematical model-building) that can be valuable assets in any field of endeavor.

A second objective, then, is to educate the student in the basic art of formulating and solving problems. Finally, the basic theories of physics provide a way of perceiving the natural world. Thus, the ultimate objective of the study of physics is to provide the student with a way to appreciate and engage the world with greater understanding.

Programs

• Mathematics, B.S.
• Physics, Medical Physics Track, B.S.
• Physics, Traditional Physics Track, B.S.

• Mathematics Minor, Applied Mathematics Track
• Mathematics Minor, Classical Mathematics Track
• Physics Minor
• Physics of Medicine Minor

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