The Department of Mathematical Sciences provides each cadet the opportunity to gain the mathematical education essential to progressive and continuing development throughout a career as a Regular Army officer. Emphasis is placed on achieving intellectual discipline, mastery of reasoning, understanding of mathematical concepts, skill in practical applications of mathematics and appreciation for the role of mathematics in the military. The core requirement in mathematics is satisfied by successful completion or validation of the standard program. Cadets with weak backgrounds in algebra and trigonometry will be required to complete a course in pre-calculus prior to undertaking the standard program. In addition to the core program, the Department of Mathematical Sciences has responsibility for a major in the mathematical sciences and, in conjunction with the Department of Systems Engineering, a major in operations research. Also, the department offers two minors: Network Science and Applied Statistics.