Department of Mathematical Sciences

Antecedent Departments

Mathematics (1954–1973)
Mathematical Sciences (1973–Present)

Department Heads 1954–1956 Col Archie Higdon 1956–1965 Col John W. Ault 1965–1966 Lt Col John B. MacWherter 1966–1967 Col Higdon Fall 1967 Col Roger R. Bate 1967–1970 Lt Col Monty D. Coffin 1970–1978 Col Robert R. Lochry 1978–1980 Lt Col Tony M. Johnson 1980–1985 Col Lochry Fall 1985 Lt Col Nelson S. Pacheco 1986–1991 Col Daniel W Litwhiler 1991–1993 Lt Col Steven C. Gordon 1993–1994 Lt Col Ronald J. Berdine 1994–2000 Col Litwhiler 2000–2001 Lt Col Gerald Diaz 2001–2005 Col Litwhiler 2005–2008 Col John M. Andrew 2008–2010 Dr Bradley A. Warner 2010–2016 Col Andrew 2016– Col Scott E. Williams		Permanent Professors Archie Higdon Roger Bate   Bob Lochry Dan Litwhiler   John Andrew Scott Williams

The Department Today:

The department offers a broad yet focused education in problem solving, analytical reasoning, and technical communication—skills that prepare cadets to tackle the complex operational, managerial, and technical problems that routinely challenge Air Force officers. The Operations Research major entails development and application of new quantitative modeling methods to solve real management and economics problems.

Curriculum:

The department offers 33 Mathematics and 5 Ops Research courses.
    Core Courses: 
         Math 141 & 142. Calculus I & II
         Math 300. Introduction to Statistics
         Math 243. Calculus III (Advanced STEM Choice)
         Math 245. Differential Equations (Advanced STEM Choice)
    Majors:  Mathematics
         Applied Mathematics
         Operations Research (Interdisciplinary)

Noteworthy:

The Mathematics degree focuses on classical and modern mathematics while leaving flexibility for cadets to tailor a program that meets individual interests. The Applied Mathematics degree features a focused four-course interdisciplinary concentration coordinated with other departments. The Math Department chairs the Operations Research Steering Group, which coordinates the interdisciplinary Operations Research major (jointly administered by the Departments of Computer Science, Economics and Geosciences, Management, and Mathematical Sciences).