BA Mathematics at Harvard University

Mathematics is the science of order, and mathematicians seek to identify instances of order and to find notions and tools to perceive order where it is a priori hidden from view. Perhaps the most important concept of mathematics is that of function, which provides us with the means to study dependence and change. The study of real functions of a real variable (and later complex functions), particularly in connection with the limit concept, is called analysis.

Faculty: Harvard College: Sciences  |  Department: Mathematics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

The concentration in Mathematics is designed to acquaint the student with the most important general concepts underlying the three over-arching areas of mathematics; analysis, algebra and geometry. Concentration in mathematics will provide an adequate basis for further study in either pure or applied mathematics. Gateway courses include First year potential concentrators should enroll in a math course at the appropriate level. This will determine which course should be considered. For almost all, it will be one of: Math Qa and Qb: Quantitative Analysis for Economics and the Social Sciences.

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