The goal of the mathematics department is to provide a quality educational experience in terms of student learning for general education and traditional transfer by offering a full range of mathematics and pre-engineering courses tailored to meet student needs and taught by a high-quality, professionally-current faculty.  It is our goal to continue to foster smooth articulation between the local high schools, the community college and the university system.

Our general education program will provide the student a comprehensive view of the concepts and process of mathematics and statistics that will enable the graduate to make informed decisions in the public arena that involve mathematics and technology. Additionally our courses are structured to assist the student in the development of critical thinking skills, producing mathematically literate graduates by embracing the goals of mathematics literacy and incorporating those learning outcomes into core curriculum offerings.

All of our courses seek to incorporate the use of "hands on" technology focusing on the infusion of conceptual understanding over strict knowledge of content.

When addressing transferring mathematics and engineering majors our goal is to provide students the foundations of knowledge and skills that will maximize their subsequent success in discipline-based courses at a four-year transfer institution. One resource used to accomplish this is the integration of MAPLE into the Calculus and Differential Equations series.  This incorporation of technology is intended to help enhance the development of analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in ones chosen field of study.