Math Problem of the Week

The Department of Mathematics is sponsoring a "Problem of the Week" competition open to all WIU students. Problems will be posted each Tuesday and students will have until noon on the following Tuesday to submit their solutions. A prize of $15 will be awarded to the best solution each week.


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The Department of Mathematics

Ms. Penny Mulconrey

The study of mathematics cannot be replaced by any other activity that will train and develop man's purely logical faculties to the same level of rationality.
- C.O. Oakley

Various concepts of mathematics are useful to an increasing number of disciplines in which quantification and logical order are essential. Occupational fields open to students who have completed one of the department's programs include mathematical analysis in industry or government, teaching, computer-related employment, data analysis and other statistical work, and mathematical aspects of business and finance.

The Department of Mathematics provides course work for a major in Mathematics with options in mathematics, and Teacher Certification (for certification as secondary teachers). Requirements are sufficiently flexible to allow for individual interests and some specialization based upon career goals. Minors are offered in Mathematics and Statistics.

A concentration in mathematics which will meet the Illinois State Board of Education endorsement in mathematics for upper middle school and junior high teachers is also available for elementary education majors. Service courses are taught for students majoring in business, the physical sciences, and pre-engineering, and courses are available to meet the University General Education requirements.