USNA Mathematics Department FAQ

1. Who are the members of the USNA Mathematics Department?
   There are 63 faculty billets, 46 for civilians with doctorates, and 17 for officers with at least masters degrees. Three officers in the Math dept are PMPs (permanant military professors, with PhDs).
2. What Mathematics courses do midshipmen take?
   All take 3 semesters of calculus, and then, depending on major, either differential equations or probability with naval applications. Additional mathematics courses are taken by some majors.
3. How many midshipmen major in mathematics?
   About 30-35 per year.
4. I have a math question and my Professor is not in his/her office, where can I go get help?
   During the day, try Math Lab, staffed by faculty every period M-F. At night, try MGSP, which has experienced midshipmen helping other students in Calculus I-III.
5. I'm taking a math course next semester and want to buy the book over the internet ahead of time, are you using the same book?
   That decision is made by the course coordinator about midway through the previous semester. You should ask him/her.
6. I'm thinking of becoming a Math major. Where can I find out more information?
   See math major (SMA) info, math honors program info, and Quantitative economics major (SQE) info. If you're interested in the honors program, you should also talk to your advisor about the Bowman scholar program and the Trident program.
7. I want to learn more about operations research. Where can I find out more?
   The Navy has a sub-specialty code for qualified midshipmen. The Math Dept also offers a variety of courses in this area. (Search the courses for courses coded with "SA" instead of "SM".)
8. My math course final is coming up and I'd like to study an old final to help me better understand the "big picture". Where Can I find more information?
   You can check out old finals or ask your instructor.
9. Are there any awards for undergraduate math majors?
   Yes. The USNA Math Dept has 4 specific awards. They are all awarded upon graduation. Some external Math contests have prizes as well.
10. I'm interested in grad school. Do you have any information for me?
    See grad school info. Also, you should talk to your advisor about the IGEP, VGEP, and Trident programs.

Department of Mathematics
572C Holloway Road
Chauvenet Hall
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
21402-5002
(410) 293-6700