Department of Mathematics

Mission

 

The Department of Mathematics  offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Mathematics, and Mathematics Education (both temporarily suspended until Spring 2023).1. The Department also provides, for all undergraduate  programs, service courses in mathematics .

 

Computing Resources: The Department has two  computer laboratories equipped with over 30  PCs each. These computer facilities and several other campus wide computer facilities are available for all students. Students in  undergraduate  courses benefit from the wide variety of computing resources made available at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as a member of the University System of Maryland.  Windows-based systems provide a rich computing environment both for majors and for students in service courses.

Library facilities are extensive and are supplemented each year. Opportunities exist for student participation in faculty research projects. 

 

Objectives

 

The Department seeks to:

 

1. Attract and retain students in Departmental programs by providing current and challenging curricula, effective advisement, and innovative instructional strategies;

2. Attract and retain well qualified faculty dedicated to preparing students, both academically and socially, to be competitive in the global workforce environment;

3. Develop and implement up-to-date curricula that provides a balance between theory and practice;

4. Develop and maintain up-to-date computing facilities and other learning/instructional environments;

5. Provide co-curricular opportunities for students via participation in faculty/student research projects, professional or student organizations, and pre-professional internships;

6. Encourage undergraduate  students to participate in inter-disciplinary research activities and industry- funded design projects; and

7. Develop and maintain mutual cooperation and partnerships with area industries.

 

General Program Requirements

 

Prospective freshmen students must have earned a high school diploma from an accredited school or have completed the requirements for and have received the GED. Additionally, students must have successfully completed the following: four years of English; three years of social science/ history; two years of a laboratory-based science; three years of mathematics, including Algebra I, II and Geometry; and two years of a foreign language.

 

Departmental Requirements

 

Mathematics (Temporarily Suspended Until Spring 2023) – This program is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers in mathematical analysis or modeling in government, industrial, financial, consulting, or academic settings. The content of this program covers a broad spectrum of pure and applied mathematics. Courses are offered in a variety of topics including Calculus, Real and Complex Analysis, Number Theory, Topology, Linear Algebra, Modern Algebra, Statistics, Numerical Analysis, and Probability. It is highly recommended that students take 300 and 400 upper level computer science, natural science, and engineering and technology courses relevant to their field of interest. The program requires 120 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in required major and elective courses.

Mathematics Education (Temporarily Suspended Until Spring 2023) - This program is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers in secondary mathematics education. The content of this program is similar to that of Mathematics. It is supplemented by professional education coursework. The program requires 130 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in the required major courses, electives, and professional education courses. Students should consult the Department of Education about the minimum GPA requirement for admission into education programs.

 

Minor Programs (Temporarily Suspended Until Spring 2023)

 

The Department offers  minors in  Mathematics.  A grade of “C” or better is required in the courses taken to satisfy the minor. In accordance with the particular guidelines given below, a specific minor program for individual students will be set up and approved by the Chair of the Department, or a designee, in consultation with the student involved. Students in a program (like computer science directed toward science or business) that requires Calculus I or the first computer science course cannot do any of our minors since all these specifically require MATH 112  or CSDP 221.  For double majors, students are allowed to substitute other upper-level courses, approved by the chair, for such duplicate required courses.

 

DIRECTORY OF FACULTY

 

Chapin, Jr., Edward William, Assistant Professor

B.S., Trinity College at Hartford, M.A. and Ph.D., Princeton University

 

Chi, Albert, Assistant Professor

M.A. Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

 

Cornelius, Jason, Assistant Professor

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Delaware State University

Cornelius, Tiara, Associate Professor

B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ph.D., Delaware State University

Elbeshir, Manal, Lecturer

B.S., University of Khartoum, M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

 

Johnson, Robert, Associate Professor

B.S., University of Louisiana, Ph.D., St. Louis University

 

Kohl, Russell W., Associate Professor 

B.S., Ph.D., Delaware State University

 

Malik, Bashir Malik, Associate Professor

B.S., University of Khartoum, Ph.D., University of Essex, England

 

Offen, Keith, Lecturer

B.A., Rhode Island College, M.S., Delaware State University

 

Ridlon, Candice, Professor

B.S. Florida State University, Ph.D. Florida State University

 

Salamabi, Manal, Lecturer

B.S., University of Khartoum, M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

 

Williams, Mark, Associate Professor

B.A., Oakland University, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati