# Mathematics

**Source**: https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs/mathematics-ab-scb
**Parent**: https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs

Mathematics is a grouping of sciences, including geometry, algebra, and calculus, that study quantity, structure, space, and change.

Degree Type

A.B., Sc.B.

department

[Department of Mathematics](https://mathematics.brown.edu/)

[More Information](https://mathematics.brown.edu/undergraduate-program)

[All Programs](https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs)

CIP Code

27.0101ℹ

The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to categorize educational programs in the U.S. for a variety of reporting purposes. Each program at Brown is assigned a CIP code that best matches its academic curriculum.

[Current STEM Eligible CIP Codes](https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub/additional-resources/eligible-cip-codes-for-the-stem-opt-extension)

- [Applied Mathematics](https://www.brown.edu/academics/applied-mathematics/)
- [Economics](https://www.brown.edu/academics/economics/)

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# Mathematics

Mathematics is a grouping of sciences, including geometry, algebra, and calculus, that study quantity, structure, space, and change.

Mathematics concentrators at Brown can explore these concepts through the department's broad course offerings and flexible concentration requirements. The concentration leads to either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree (the latter is strongly recommended for students interested in pursuing graduate study in mathematics or related fields). Concentrators begin their learning with multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and abstract algebra. Beyond these prerequisites, students take a variety of advanced topics on the 1000 and 2000 level based on their interests. Students also have the option of completing a thesis project.

- [List of requirements](https://bulletin.brown.edu/the-college/concentrations/math)

## Student Goals

Students in this concentration will:

- Develop foundational knowledge in algebra, geometry, and calculus
- Acquire advanced understanding of at least one subfield of mathematics, such as number theory or harmonic analysis
- Learn to construct rigorous proofs of mathematical theorems
- Develop creative approaches to quantitative problems
- Produce a body of original work

## Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)

Student Leaders: Jood Al Farsi, Grace Wang, Alice Wang

[Visit DUG website](https://mathematics.brown.edu/undergraduate/math-dug)

## Graduating Class

| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2021 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 21 | 3 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2 |
| 2024 | 33 | 4 |
| 2025 | 22 | 3 |

Recent Math concentrators work as actuaries, management consultants, investment bankers, computer programmers and software engineers, physicians, geologists, journalists, high school educators, attorneys, molecular biologists, university professors, and statisticians in the private and public sectors.

What are Mathematics concentrators doing…

The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.

- [Christine Breiner](mailto:christine_breiner@brown.edu)
- [Richard Schwartz](mailto:Richard_Schwartz@brown.edu)
- [Bena Tshishiku](mailto:Bena_Tshishiku@brown.edu)
- [Isabel Vogt](mailto:isabel_vogt@brown.edu)

- [Christine Breiner](mailto:christine_breiner@brown.edu)
- [Richard Schwartz](mailto:Richard_Schwartz@brown.edu)
- [Bena Tshishiku](mailto:Bena_Tshishiku@brown.edu)
- [Isabel Vogt](mailto:isabel_vogt@brown.edu)