Chronicles of the Department
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Early students of the college studied plane and spherical trigonometry as well as advanced algebra which included logarithms, the binomial theorem, other infinite series, and solutions of numerical equations of any degree. More... |
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Palmer originally had several lecture rooms designed in an amphitheatre style. One at the west end of the first floor (where Economics department offices are now. More... |
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The history of the mathematics department at the Colorado College is patterned with people whose stories add further insight into the development of the college and mathematics education in the West. More... |
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As can be expected in the early years of a college, the faculty filled many roles; they did what was needed to keep the college going. Frank Loud was librarian and director of both the meteorology station and the Wolcott observatory. More... |
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In 1931, the college hired consultants to review the curriculum and make appropriate recommendations. The result was a new plan that was implemented in 1933. More... |
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Early in the twentieth century, the college was offering masters degrees. From 1903 to 1948, 14 of 714 theses (catalogued in the library) were in mathematics. Of these 14, eleven were written by women. More...
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As expected, the size of the Mathematics Department (now the Mathematics and Computer Science Department) has grown over the years to match the growth in the student body. More... |
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By the end of the seventies, there were several forces shaping the curriculum in ever changing ways. More... |
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The Colorado College Mathematics Department has sponsored and supported a variety of mathematical meetings and programs over the years. More... |
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By 1999, the mathematics curriculum included both a standard degree in mathematics and a degree with emphasis in computer science. The computer science curriculum remained part of the mathematics department and, indeed, was heavily mathematical in scope. More... |