Mathematics (MATH) Major

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Requirements for Mathematics Major

Bachelor of Science in 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:** 5

Goal #1 First Year Experience
GE 109-109L**
Credits: 2
Goal #2 Culture Awareness and Social and Environmental Responsibility Credits: 3

Major Requirements: 48

CSC 150-150L - Computer Science I (COM)
Credits: 3
MATH 125 - Calculus II * (COM)
Credits: 4
MATH 225 - Calculus III * (COM)
Credits: 4
MATH 253 - Logic, Sets, and Proof
Credits: 3
MATH 315 - Linear Algebra (COM)
Credits: 4
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
MATH 401 Senior Capstone and Advanced Writing (AW) Credits: 1
MATH 401 Senior Capstone and Advanced Writing (AW) Credits: 1
Mathematics or Statistics Electives* (300 level or above) Credits: 16
*Two sequences must be completed such as
- MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I (COM)
  and
  MATH 414 - Abstract Algebra II (COM)
  Credits: 6
- MATH 425 - Real Analysis I (COM)
  and
  MATH 426 - Real Analysis II (COM)
  Credits: 6
- MATH 253 - Logic, Sets, and Proof
  and
  MATH 316 - Discrete Mathematics (COM)
  Credits: 6
- MATH 261 - Geometry for Teachers
  and
  MATH 361 - Modern Geometry (COM)
  Credits: 6
- STAT 381 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (COM)
  and
  STAT 482-582 - Probability and Statistics II
  Credits: 6
- MATH 355-355L - Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Lab
  and
  MATH 492-592 - Topics (COM)
  (Teaching Capstone) Credits: 6
- or other sequences approved by the department.

Electives: 34

Students are encouraged to use elective credits to complete one or minors.

Total Required Credits: 120

Curriculum Notes

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

* 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 a 5 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.