Doctor's degree Mathematics - Brigham Young University - Provo

Doctor's degree Mathematics from Brigham Young University - Provo is a Campus Ph.D Mathematics degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Purpose As the language of science, mathematics pervades modern life. It is present in technological advances as diverse as computers, automobiles, space travel, music CD's, communications, transportation, genealogy, food preparation, and all other products of modern science. In addition to its practicality, mathematics involves fundamental ways of thinking about and examining truth. The reasoning necessary to succeed in mathematics provides an important way of examining the universe and discerning truth from falsehood. The specific purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy program in Mathematics is to prepare students for a career in research and teaching at the university level, as well as to prepare them for professions that require independent mathematical research, advanced mathematical knowledge, critical analysis, thoughtful synthesis, and insightful and independent problem solving. It also gives students an opportunity to become full contributors to the important and exciting process of extending the frontiers of mathematical knowledge. The underlying philosophy of the program is that graduate-level mathematics is both enabling and ennobling. Mathematical knowledge, logical reasoning, and the ability to solve problems and discover mathematical truth are powerful and important skills that allow students success in a wide range of academic, professional, or business-related careers. But more importantly, deep and careful mathematical thought expands both the mind and the soul. It increases our understanding of many things, both physical and spiritual. Our purpose in this program is to enrich the spiritual and temporal lives of our students by sharing the beauty and power of mathematics with them. Expected Learning Outcomes Students who graduate from this program will: 1. Demonstrate competence in several of the core areas of Analysis, Algebra, Topology, and Applied Mathematics . This includes the ability to solve mathematical problems in these areas. This competence will be at a higher level than that expected for the M.S. degree . 2. Produce a piece of original mathematical research publishable in a high-quality mathematics journal. 3. Communicate mathematical ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. 4. Be prepared to work in a profession requiring sophisticated skills in the mathematical sciences. View more details on Brigham Young University - Provo, UT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Mathematics courses.