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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Mathematics (MATH) Major

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Kurt Cogswell, Head
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Harding Hall 101
605-688-6196
e-mail: kurt.cogswell@sdstate.edu
website: http://mathstat.sdstate.edu

Requirements for Mathematics Major - Bachelor of Science in the College of Engineering:

Freshman Year:

Fall

  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*
  • Electives Credits: 3

Spring

  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Spring

  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences/Diversity (not ECON) Credits: 3*
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/ Diversity Credits: 3*
Choose the following:
Or:
Or:

Junior Year:

Fall

  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2**
  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 8
Choose one from the following:

Spring

  • Mathematics or Statistics Electives (300 level or above) Credits: 6
  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 7
Choose one from the following:
  • IGR Goal 3: Option 1, Social Responsibility Credits: 3**
  • IGR Goal 3: Option 2, Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

Senior Year:

Fall

  • Mathematics or Statistics Electives (300 level or above) Credits: 3
  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 9
Choose one from the following:

Spring

  • Mathematics or Statistics Electives (300 level or above) Credits: 3
  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 12

Notes:

  1. A grade of “C” or above is required in all Math courses.
  2. Two sequences must be completed. Possible sequences include: MATH 413-414, MATH 425-426, MATH 253-316, MATH 261-361, STAT 381-482, MATH 355-355L/492 (Teaching Capstone), or other sequences approved by the department.
  3. Mathematics Majors who are not pursuing an Education Specialization are encouraged to choose an Emphasis Area as early as possible. Possible Emphasis Areas are Actuarial, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Biology, Pure Mathematics, and Statistics. Associated with each Emphasis Area is a group of courses defined below:

Actuarial Emphasis:

Applied Mathematics Emphasis:

Choose 4 out of 5 of the following courses:

Mathematical Biology Emphasis:

Choose one from the following:

Pure Mathematics Emphasis:

Choose 4 out of 6 of the following courses:

Requirements for Statistics Specialization

Freshman Year:

Fall

  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*
  • Electives Credits: 3

Spring

  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Spring

  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences/Diversity (not ECON) Credits: 3*
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/ Diversity Credits: 3*
Choose the following:
Or:
Or:

Junior Year:

Fall

  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2**
  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 6
Choose one from the following:

Spring

  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 4
Choose one from the following:
  • IGR Goal 3: Option 1, Social Responsibility Credits: 3**
  • IGR Goal 3: Option 2, Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
Choose two from the following:

Senior Year:

Fall

  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 12
Choose one from the following:

Spring

  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 12
Choose one from the following:

Requirements for Teacher Education in Mathematics Specialization:

Bachelor of Science in the College of Engineering

See advisor for most up-to-date teacher certification requirements.

Freshman Year:

Fall

Choose one from the following:

Spring

  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 3*

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Spring

  • Electives Credits: 2
Choose one from the following:

Junior Year:

Fall

  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
  • Electives Crediits: 3
Choose one from the following:

Spring

Choose the following:
Or:

Senior Year

Fall

  • Electives Credits: 3
Choose one from the following:

Spring

Requirements for Mathematics Major - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences:

Freshman Year:

Fall

Choose from the following:

Spring

  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Spring

  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences/Diversity (not ECON) Credits: 3*
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/ Diversity Credits: 3*
Choose the following:
Or:
Or:

Junior Year:

Fall

  • Arts and Sciences Biological Science Credits: 3
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2**
  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 5

 

Choose one from the following:

Spring

  • Mathematics or Statistics Electives (300 level or above) Credits: 6 
  • Arts and Sciences Biological Science Credits: 3
  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 4
Choose one from the following:
  • IGR Goal 3: Option 1, Social Responsibility**
  • IGR Goal 3: Option 2, Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

Senior Year:

Fall

  • Mathematics or Statistics Electives (300 level or above) Credits: 3
  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credis: 9
Choose one from the following:

Spring

  • Mathematics or Statistics Electives (300 level or above) Credits: 3
  • Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 12

Notes:

  1. A grade of “C” or above is required in all Math courses.
  2. Two sequences must be completed. Possible sequences include: MATH 413-414, MATH 425-426, MATH 253-316, MATH 261-361, STAT 381-482, MATH 355-355L/492 (Teaching Capstone), or other sequences approved by the department.
  3. Mathematics Majors who are not pursuing an Education Specialization are encouraged to choose an Emphasis Area as early as possible. Possible Emphasis Areas are Actuarial, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Biology, Pure Mathematics, and Statistics. Associated with each Emphasis Area is a group of courses defined below the listing of Requirements for the Mathematics Major in the College of Engineering.

Requirements for Teacher Education in Mathematics Specialization:

Bachelor of Science in the College of Arts & Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

Choose one from the following:

Spring

  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 3*

Sophomore Year:

Fall

  • Arts and Sciences Biological Science Credits: 3

Spring

  • Arts and Sciences Biological Science Credits: 3

 

Choose one from the following:
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 3
  • IGR Goal 3: Option 2, Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

Junior Year:

Fall

Choose one from the following:

Spring

Choose the following:
Or:
Choose one from the following

Senior Year:

Fall

Choose one from the following:
Choose one from the following:

Spring

Curriculum Notes:

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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