Mathematics

The mission of the mathematics department is to provide high quality teaching in various fields of mathematics in order to prepare students for graduate studies or professional careers in mathematical sciences and related fields, and to provide service courses of mathematics to all university departments.

  • Provide a broad understanding of the major areas in mathematics.
  • Demonstrate the ability to think logically and critically.
  • Learn how to formulate, analyze, and solve problems.
  • Gain the ability of scientific judgment and applying mathematics to other fields.
  • Develop oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate sufficient preparation for graduate courses and high school level.
  • Know the fundamental facts, principles, and concepts of the discipline.
  • Perform the essential mathematical computations.
  • Explain the theory and applications of several mathematical areas.
  • Investigate and solve unfamiliar math problems.
  • Display and interpret data.
  • Summarize scientific and mathematical concepts for a general audience.
  • Read mathematics critically.
  • Create, analyze, and communicate rigorous proofs.
  • Utilize appropriate technology and instruments to solve problems.
  • Model a significant real world problem and solve it using mathematical techniques.
  • Use numerical techniques for solving mathematical problems.
  • Appreciation of the dynamic role of mathematics in science, society and history.
  • Employ mathematics in research and coursework.
  • Communicate mathematical ideas in appropriate contexts both orally and in writing.
  • Exhibit ethical and professional behavior.
  • Ministry of Education (Schools and administrative)
  • Palestine Monetary Authority.
  • Financial Establishments.
  • Palestinian Central Breuer of Statistics.
  • Research centers.
  1. Direct admission to the Department.
  2. In the case of indirect admission or transfer from other departments: passing MATH1411 and MATH1321 with a cumulative average of 70% or more, provided that the grade of any one of them is not less than 65%.
  3. Department’s approval based on its capacity.

The academic plan consists of at least 126 credit hours distributed as follows

Credit Hours

Requirements

19-20

University Requirements

21

Faculty Requirements

66

Specialization Requirements

19-20

Free Electives

126

Total