Mathematics
100 Campus Drive
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-3748
Fax: (580) 774-7045
math@swosu.edu
Mission
Mathematical
skills, knowledge, and abilities learned in mathematics courses are applied
in a variety of vocations to resolve challenging problems. A broad foundation
in basic mathematics courses, emphasizing concepts and problem solving
skills with in-depth knowledge in chosen areas from higher mathematics
prepares students to function successfully in their career fields. The
department firmly believes that a competent user of mathematics must
first be a good student of mathematics.
The Mathematics Department goals are:
- To provide the basic skills and Knowledge needed by all students who are preparing for a productive life in a rapidly changing technological world
- To strengthen and enrich the general education program
- To train quality mathematics teachers for the public schools
- To provide a solid foundation for students who will continue mathematics studies at the graduate level
- To prepare mathematics students for a wide variety of vocations in business, industry, and government service
- To provide a supportive second field of knowledge for students in other areas of study