Mathematics (MATH) Major

Requirements for Mathematics Major

Bachelor of Science in the College of Engineering

System General Education Requirements*: 33

• Goal #1 Written Communication:
  ENGL 101
   , and
  ENGL 201
    Credits: 6
• Goal #2 Oral Communication:
  SPCM 101*
    Credits: 3
• Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity:
  ECON 202
    Credits: 6
• Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity  Credits: 6
• Goal #5 Mathematics:
  MATH 123
    Credits: 4
• Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
  PHYS 211-211L
   , and
  PHYS 213-213L
   , or
  CHEM 106-106L
   , or
  CHEM 112-112L
    Credits: 8

Institutional Graduation Requirements** Credits: 8-9

• Goal #1 Land and Natural Resources
    Credits: 3
• Goal #2 Personal Wellness
    Credits: 2-3
• Goal #3 Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness
    Credits: 3

Major Requirements: 34

•  
  MATH 401 Senior Capstone and Advanced Writing (AW) Credits: 1
   
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  MATH 401 Senior Capstone and Advanced Writing (AW) Credits: 1
   

• CSC 150 - Computer Science I (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 198 - The Mathematics Profession Credits: 1
• MATH 125 - Calculus II * (COM) Credits: 4
• MATH 225 - Calculus III * (COM) Credits: 4
• MATH 215 - Matrix Algebra Credits: 2
• MATH 253 - Logic, Sets, and Proof Credits: 3
• MATH 315 - Linear Algebra (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 321 - Differential Equations (COM) Credits: 3
• STAT 381 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 425 - Real Analysis I (COM) Credits: 3

Electives: 53

• Mathematics or Statistics Electives (300 level or above) Credits: 14
• Electives (consider Emphasis Area or Minor courses) Credits: 39

Total Required Credits: 128

Notes:

Notes: A grade of “C” or above is required in all Math courses.

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.

Teaching Specialization Requirements: 50

•  SEED 499, General Methods Credits: 2

• PSYC 101 - General Psychology * ** (COM) Credits: 3

• Or

• SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * (COM) (G) Credits: 3

• Or

• SOC 150 - Social Problems * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3

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• ANTH 421-521 - Indians of North America ** Credits: 3

• Or

• HIST 368 - History and Culture of the American Indian ** (COM) Credits: 3

• Or

• INED 411/511 - South Dakota Indian Studies (COM) Credits: 3

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• MATH 316 - Discrete Mathematics (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 261 - Geometry for Teachers Credits: 3
• MATH 371 - Technology for Mathematics Educators Credits: 3
• MATH 433 - Capstone: Mathematics Education Credits: 3
• MATH 355-355L - Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Lab Credits: 3
• EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education (COM) Credits: (1-2)
• EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology (COM) Credits: 3
• EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology and Learning (COM) Credits: (2)
• EDFN 475 - Human Relations (COM) Credits: 3
• EDFN 427-527 - Middle School: Philosophy and Application Credits: 2
• SEED 450 - 7-12 Reading and Content Literacy (COM) Credits: 2
• SEED 314 - Supervised Clinical/Field Experience Credits: 1
• SEED 410 - Social Foundations, Management and Law Credits: 2
• SPED 401 - Introduction to Educating Secondary Students with Disabilities (COM) Credits: 1
• SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching (COM) Credits: (2-16)

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.

Actuarial Emphasis:

• ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics * (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 440 - Mathematics of Finance Credits: 3
• MATH 441-541 - Applied Probability Theory Credits: 3
• STAT 460-560 - Time Series Analysis Credits: 3
• STAT 482-582 - Statistics for Physical Science Credits: 3

Applied Mathematics Emphasis:

 Choose 4 out of 5 of the following courses:

• MATH 316 - Discrete Mathematics (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 431-531 - Partial Differential Equations Credits: 3
• MATH 435-535 - Complex Variables I Credits: 3
• MATH 471-571 - Numerical Analysis I (COM) Credits: 3

Mathematical Biology Emphasis:

• MATH 457-557 - Ecological Modeling Credits: 3
• MATH 459-559 - Bioinformatics Credits: 3
• STAT 482-582 - Statistics for Physical Science Credits: 3

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• BIOL 311 - Principles of Ecology **(COM) Credits: 3
• BIOL 311L - Principles of Ecology Lab Credits: 1

• Or

• BIOL 371 - Genetics (COM) Credits: 3
• BIOL 202-202L - Genetics and Organismal Biology and Lab Credits: 4

Pure Mathematics Emphasis:

 Choose 4 out of 6 of the following courses:

• MATH 361 - Modern Geometry (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 411 - Theory of Numbers (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 414 - Abstract Algebra II (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 426 - Real Analysis II (COM) Credits: 3
• MATH 435-535 - Complex Variables I Credits: 3
• MATH 461-561 - Introduction to Topology (COM) Credits: 3