Mathematics Major

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Program Contact/Coordinator
Kurt Cogswell, Head
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Harding Hall 228
605-688-6196
e-mail: kurt.cogswell@sdstate.edu
http://mathstat.sdstate.edu
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Program Descriptions
The Mathematics degree program provides an outstanding educational experience to students interested in any of the wide range of excellent career or graduate school choices available in the mathematical sciences. The undergraduate mathematics curriculum is organized into three cores: the General Education Core, the Mathematics Core, and the Professional Core. Options for the Professional Core are the Computational Science Concentration, the Financial Engineering Curriculum, the Open Concentration, the Statistics Concentration, and the Mathematics Education Specialization. The flexible, specialized paths are available that lead to the best career options open to mathematicians and statisticians.

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

Course Delivery Format
Program courses are delivered on campus, in classroom and laboratory settings, online, and at off campus attendance centers.

Requirements for Mathematics Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

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 (G)
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 Seminar:
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)
Credit: 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 433 - Capstone: Mathematics Education
  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

* 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.