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Mathematics and Statistics
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Department Chair
Robert A. Mena
Undergraduate Associate Chair
Kent G. Merryfield
Graduate Associate Chair
Saleem H. Watson
Department Office
Faculty Offices (FO) 3 - 120
Telephone / FAX
(562) 985-4721 / (562) 985-8227
Website
www.csulb.edu/depts/math/
Faculty
Professors
Joseph Bennish, Linda H. Byun, Samuel G. Councilman (Emeritus, 2004), Linda J. DeGuire, Carl H. Dorn, Morteza Ebneshahrashoob, Yihnan David Gau, Melvin D. Lax, William G. Margulies, Robert A. Mena, Kent G. Merryfield, Angelo Segalla, James D. Stein, Lindsay A. Tartre, Robert C. Valentini, Ngo N. P. Viet, Derming Wang, Alan M. Safer, Saleem H. Watson, Arthur K. Wayman (Emeritus, 2005), William K. Ziemer
Associate Professors
Bruce J. Chaderjian, Scott W. Crass, Tangan Gao, Eun Heui Kim, Norma A. Noguera, YongHee Kim-Park,
Assistant Professors
Sung Eun Kim, Olga Korosteleva, William L. Murray, Florence A. Newberger, Wen-Qing Xu
Administrative Support Coordinator
Linda Dixon
ELM Coordinator
Larry Brownson
Undergraduate Advisors
Kent G. Merryfield
William L. Murray
Melvin D. Lax (Applied Math)
Alan M. Safer (Statistics)
Honors in the Major Advisor
Kent G. Merryfield
Credential Advisor
Angelo Segalla
Graduate Advisors
Norma A. Noguera (Mathematics Education)
Alan M. Safer (Statistics)
Ngo N. Viet
Students desiring information should contact the Department Office for referral to one of the faculty advisors.
Mathematics is fundamental to all scientific knowledge, including not only the traditional natural sciences but increasingly the social and economic sciences. The increasing applicability of mathematical methods has been enhanced and accelerated by the development of the computer. Mathematics is also a vital aid to critical and philosophical thinking and, at least to some, a thing of beauty in itself.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers instruction for students at all levels beyond high school mathematics. Its courses provide the computational and analytic skills needed for a variety of majors, as well as the advanced theoretical topics for specialists in mathematics. Its various degree options are intended to provide the student with the knowledge and techniques needed for scientific, management and statistical applications, and also the theoretical understanding needed for teaching, graduate study and lifelong professional growth. Beyond these, it hopes to instill a spirit of curiosity and healthy skepticism towards mathematical statements and results – a willingness to ask “is this true?” and “why?”, and to try to find the answers.
Students desiring information should contact the Department Office for referral to the appropriate faculty advisor: Undergraduate Advisor, Graduate Advisor, and/or Credential Advisor.
Concurrent and/or Summer Enrollment at Another College
Students who wish to take coursework at a community college or other college to meet curricular requirements while enrolled as undergraduates in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics must petition the appropriate department for prior approval to earn credit for specific courses. This policy applies to concurrent enrollment or summer enrollment. University policy must also be complied with. See ‘Concurrent Enrollment’ and ‘Transfer of Undergraduate Credit’ in this Catalog. Courses not receiving prior approval will not be accepted for credit by the Department.
Facilitated Enrollment into Classes
All entering students who declare a major in a degree program offered by this Department should participate in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ Science Safari to Success (for first-time freshmen) or EONS (Enrollment and Orientation in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics for transfer students) Program. These programs are held in June-July for those starting in the Fall Semester and in January for those starting in the Spring Semester. Department advisors will be available to provide an overview of the students’ chosen baccalaureate degree program, to assist with academic advisement, to provide information on the many career opportunities available, and to aid students in enrolling in classes. Contact the Jensen Student Access to Sciences and Mathematics Center (FO5-109) or Department Office for additional information.