Profile of the programme Mathematics lies at the basis of almost every fundamental science and thereby also for practically all technological and applied scientific aspects of our society.  Laws of physics, processes in chemistry, models in biology, statistical analysis, these are all expressed in a mathematical language, using mathematical methods and models.  It is the mathematician’s task to use these methods and models where necessary, and to develop them further.  In the bachelor programme Mathematics the main subjects are algebra, analysis, geometry and applied mathematics. Secondary subjects include informatics, physics, fundamental mathematics, financial mathematics. The programme contains several general subjects and offers a wide variety of elective subjects. Occupational profiles of graduates This programme can lead to a position in the following areas: teaching at secondary school level, the private sector, software companies, SME’s, banks, Insurance companies, and scientific research. Department of Mathematics-Information Sciences Head of Department: G. Van Steen Deputy head: F. Arickx Campus Middelheim, G Middelheimlaan 1 2020 Antwerpen Lydia Janssens lydia.janssens@ua.ac.be T +32/3 265 39 01 The Department of Mathematics-Information Sciences falls under the Faculty of Sciences. Dean: Herwig Leirs Vice-dean: Nick Schryvers Groenenborgerlaan 171 2020 AntwerpenT + 32/3 265 33 07