DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Caraga State University
Ampayon, Butuan City
About the Department
The University has six existing colleges, one of which includes the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). One of the departments of CAS is the Mathematics Department which serves as the home department for the offering of the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Program (BS Math). The program aims to prepare the student to take graduate studies either in Pure and Applied Mathematics, to teach Mathematics up to the junior undergraduate level and to take immediately Mathematics-oriented job in business, industry, or in the government sector.
The University has been awarded by the Commission on Higher Education as Center of Development in Mathematics effective October 2, 2009 to October 2, 2014. This award is retained effective January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018. Moreover, through the continuous upgrade of resources of the University it is now one of the 20 SUCs in the country awarded with Level IV status.
Program Offering
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program in Caraga State University consists two (2) majors, namely; Pure and Applied Mathematics. The program has the following well-defined objectives that are relevant to the development and implementation of its curriculum and instruction. Program objectives hone the students in terms of:
- Formulating mathematical models based on real-life situations;
- Analysing a mathematical statement and construct its proof/solution;
- Constructing or investigating a conjecture and/or provide a proof;
- Analysing data using appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques, and presenting results logically and orderly;
- Effectively employing technology using computer programs and algorithms to obtain approximate solutions to mathematical problems;
- Aligning the acquired mathematical knowledge to economic and social issues, challenges, and applications;
- Making the best use of their creative potentials and become self-reliant; and
- Recognizing the need to take measures in promoting cultural diversity.
The present BS Math program adheres to CHED Memorandum Order No 48, Series of 2017 which is the PSG for the BS Math and BS Applied Math Programs. The curriculum exceeds the CHED Minimum requirements.
Important Milestones of the Program
- In 2001, offering of BS Math was approved through BOT Res. No. 38-06, s.2001
- In 2005, BOT Res. No. 61-04, s.2005 was passed approving in principle the proposed revision of programs and unification and renumbering of courses
- In 2009, BS Mathematics program of the university was granted Center of Development (COD) by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
- In 2010, the program was again revised in accordance to the provision of Republic Act No. 7722, known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994”
- In 2016, the university was granted Center of Development in Mathematics by CHED
- In 2018, the program was given Level III Accreditation Status by AACCUP
Carreer Opportunities for BS Math Graduates
What can you do with a BS Math Degree?
Graduates with well-grasped mathematical skills are in demand in all kinds of industries all around the country, and even abroad. Since studying math helps one to develop skills in logical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, graduates of the program will have access, but not limited, to the following job opportunities:
- Careers in academia and research
- Careers in accountancy and finance
- Careers in banking
- Actuarial careers
- Statistician careers
Employability of the Graduates
Reports of the 2016 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Graduates Tracer Study showed that the implementation of the BS Mathematics program remained responsive and relevant to the demand of the present times. Here are some highlights of the study:
- 92% of the BS Mathematics graduates are currently employed, in which 58.33% of their jobs are related to the program they’ve finished
- 79.17% of these employed graduates waited three (3) months before getting their first job after graduation and 20.83% of them took more than three (3) months to get their first job
- 66.67% of the BS Math graduates consider the program to be very competitive in the job market.
Faculty Profile
BREIX MICHAEL AGUA
Assistant Professor I | CAS Extension Coordinator
MS in Mathematics (CSU, 2016); BS in Mathematics (CSU, 2012); Specialization: Topology, Applied Statistics, Mathematics Education
JAKE A. ALBIA
Associate Professor I
PhD in Mathematics (ADMU, CAR) MS in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2006) BS in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2003) Specialization: Graph Theory
JAYROLD P. ARCEDE
Professor III
PhD in Mathematics (Sandwich Program : ADMU & NUS, 2010) MS in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2004) BS in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2001) Specialization: Mathematical Modeling
ERWIN N. ARLAN
Assistant Professor I
MS in Mathematics (MSU Main 2015) BS in Mathematics (MSU Main 2010) Specialization: Number Theory, Combinatorics
RACHEL C.BASANEZ-APDO
Instructor I
MS Mathematics (CSU, 2019) BS Mathematics (CSU, 2014) Specialization: Mathematical Modeling
KAREN B. BURDEOS
Assistant Professor I | Director, MSCRC
MS Statistics (UPLB, 2014) BS Mathematics (CSU, 2011) Specialization: Statistics, Environmental Statistics, Educational Statistics
EDILBERTO C. CUARESMA
Assistant Professor I
PhD in Mathematics (ADMU, CAR) MS in Mathematics (CSU, 2014) BS in Mathematics (MSU Main, 2007) Specialization: Graph Theory
ABIGAEL J. DANGATE
Instructor III
MS Mathematics (CSU, 2016) BS Mathematics (MSU Main, 2004) Specialization: Copula
JOB H. DOMINGO
Associate Professor IV
PhD in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2013 ) MS in Mathematics (DLSU, 1997) BS in Mathematics (MSU Main, 1990) Specialization: Linear Programming
GENEVIEVE B. ENGALAN
Instructor I
MS Mathematics (CSU, ongoing) BS Mathematics (CSU, 2016) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MSU-IIT, 2012) Specialization: Linear Programming
FERNANDO T. HERRERA
Professor I
PhD in Mathematical Sciences (MUST, 2007 ) MST in Mathematics (MUST, 2003) BS in Civil Engineering (MSU Main, 1992) Specialization: Math Education
MIRALUNA L. HERRERA
Professor VI
PhD in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2005) MS in Mathematics (MUST, 2000) BSEd Mathematics (MSU Main) Specialization: Combinatorics, Math Education
MARY JOY D. LATAYADA
Associate Professor II
PhD in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2019) MS in Statistics (MSU IIT, 2014) BS in Mathematics (MSU Main, 2000) Specialization: Combinatorics
MERLIZA F. LIBAO
Associate Professor I
PhD in Math Sci - Applied Mathematics (USTP, 2018) MS in Mathematics (UP Baguio, 2008 ) BS in Electrical Engineering (DMMSU, 1998) Specialization: Dynamical System
JUNAR T. LINGO
Instructor I
MS in Mathematics (CSU, 2019) BS in Mathematics Major in Applied Statistics (CSU,2013) Specialization: Mathematical modeling, Statistics
ANGELA FEL PADECIO
Assistant Professor III
PhD in Statistics (UPLB, ongoing) MS in Statistics (MSU IIT, 2013) BS in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2011) Specialization: Statistics
JAY MICHAEL R.MACALALAG
Assistant Professor II
PhD in Mathematics (ADMU, 2019) MS in Mathematics (CSU, 2013) BS in Mathematics (CSU, 2010) Specialization: Math Modeling, Topology
MILBURN O. MACALOS
Instructor I
MS Mathematics (CSU, ongoing) BS Mathematics (CSU, 2015) Specialization: Copula
CHERYL Q. MENTUDA
Assistant Professor I
MS in Mathematics (MSU Main 2015) BS in Mathematics (MSU Main 2010) Specialization: Topology
MARILOU T. NEPA
Assistant Professor III
PhD in Mathematics (MSU-IIT, ongoing) MS in Mathematics (CSU, 2016) BS in Mathematics (MSU Main, 2000) Specialization: Copula
FELIX R. OCAREZ
Associate Professor V
PhD in Educational Management and Supervision (CSU, 2013) MS in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2002) BS in Mathematics (MSU Main, 1989) Specialization: Graph Theory, Mathematics Education
KAYE Y. PAJARON
Instructor I
MS Mathematics (CSU, on-going) BS Mathematics (MSU-IIT, 2016) Specialization: Graph Theory
ESAMEL M. PALUGA
Professor VI | College Dean
PhD in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2005) MS in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 1997) BS in Mathematics (MSU Main, 1993) Specialization: Graph Theory
ROLANDO N. PALUGA
Professor V | VP for Academic Affairs
PhD in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 2002) MS in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 1996) BS in Mathematics (MSU IIT, 1987) Specialization: Graph Theory, Topology
AIRISH P. PELEMENIANO
Instructor III
MS Mathematics (CSU, 2016) BS Mathematics (CSU, 2010) Specialization: Topology, Graph Theory
SHEILA RAE E. PERMANES
Instructor III
MS Mathematics (CSU, 2016) BS Mathematics (CSU, 2011) Specialization: Topology
JERIEL S. RENDEZA
Instructor I
MS Mathematics (CSU, 2019) BS Mathematics (MSU-Main, 2014) Specialization: Mathematical Modelling
JAN NINO G. TINIO
Instructor II
MS Statistics (MSU-IIT, 2016) BS Statistics (MSU-IIT, 2014) Specialization: Statistics, Time Series Modelling, Bayesian Analysis
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