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Mathematics

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School of Humanities and Sciences

Provide students with a broad understanding of mathematics encompassing logical reasoning, generalization, abstraction, and formal proof. 

What You'll Study

The mission of the undergraduate program in Mathematics is to provide students with a broad understanding of mathematics encompassing logical reasoning, generalization, abstraction, and formal proof. Courses in the program teach students to create, analyze, and interpret mathematical models and to communicate sound arguments based on mathematical reasoning and careful data analysis. The mathematics degree prepares students for careers in the corporate sector and government agencies, and for graduate programs in a variety of quantitative fields.

Degrees Offered

  • Honors

More Information

Learn more about Mathematics in the Stanford Bulletin

Exploratory Courses

MATH 101

Math Discovery Lab

MATH 56

Proofs and Modern Mathematics

MATH 87Q

Mathematics of Knots, Braids, Links, and Tangles