MATHEMATICS — INFO & AWARDS

Transfer Credit and Math Placement Test Policy

Students with questions about transfer credit, CLEP and math placement test policy should consult the associate chair of the department. In general, however, no student is allowed to take a math course for credit if he/she has already successfully completed a course for which that math course is a prerequisite.

Preparation and Fundamental Skills

The Office of Academic Support Services offers several courses that carry no graduation credit: MATHSK 097, MATHSK 098, and MATHSK 099. Their purpose is to prepare students for MATH Q114 and MATH 115 and to provide instruction in elementary mathematics. For details, consult the “Academic Support” section of this publication.

Juan Carlos Merlo Prize

This prize is awarded annually to a graduating mathematics student for outstanding achievement. The prize honors the memory of Professor Juan Carlos Merlo, a distinguished teacher and scholar who died in 1974 while in the service of the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Taffee Tanimoto Award for Service

This prize is awarded annually to a graduating senior who has particularly distinguished him or herself by being of service to classmates and the department. The prize honors Professor Taffee Tanimoto, who founded the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at UMass Boston in 1965 and was its chair for 11 years.

Litton Industries Scholarship

Two scholarships established by Litton Industries are awarded to undergraduate students who will be at the junior or senior level in the coming fall semester. Prospective candidates should see the department chairperson.

Alton J Brann Scholarship

Two scholarships established by Alton J Brann are awarded to undergraduate students who have a minimum of 30 credits but no more than 90 credits. Prospective candidates should see the department chairperson.