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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog Program: Mathematics, BS Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Mathematics, BS

Contact Information

Travis Kowalski, Department Head
Mathematics
McLaury 206C
(605) 394-2471
E-mail: Travis.Kowalski@sdsmt.edu
Department Website: https://www.sdsmt.edu/math/

The BS degree in Mathematics emphasizes the theoretical and computational skills needed to solve 21st century problems in mathematics, science, and engineering. To learn more about the degree and the department,  https://www.sdsmt.edu/math/.

MATH Flowchart 

Mathematics Curriculum/Checklist

The following shows one example of a path towards the Mathematics degree.  Students can tailor their degree with a variety of electives to meet their areas of interest and emphasis. Students in the program will work with their advisor for a more personalized course of study designed to help them meet their professional or academic goals. Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Freshman Year

 

First Semester

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 110 Survey of Computer Science and Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
CSC 115 Test-Driven Software Development 2 Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 123 Calculus I (Goal 5) 1 Credits: (4-0) 4
ENGL 101 Composition I (Goal 1) 1 Credits: (3-0) 3
  • General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 1
    • Total: 14

    Second Semester

     

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
    CSC 215 Programming Techniques 2 Credits: (4-0) 4
    PHYS 211 University Physics I (Goal 6) 1 Credits: 3 to 4
  • General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 1
    • Total: 14

    Sophomore Year

     

    First Semester

     

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
    MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
    ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace (Goal 1) 1 Credits: (3-0) 3
  • General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 1
  • Free Elective(s) Credits: 3
    • Total: 16

     

    Second Semester

     

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
    CSC 251 Finite Structures Credits: (3-0) 3
    ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Communications (Goal 2) 1 Credits: (3-0) 3
  • Science Elective and Lab Credits: (3-1) 4 (Goal 6) 1, 3
  • General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 1
    • Total: 16

     

    Junior Year

     

    First Semester

     

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
    MATH 373 Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
  • Free Elective(s) Credits: 9
    • Total: 15

     

    Second Semester

    • MATH Sequence Elective Credits: 3 4
    • MATH Upper-Level Elective Credits: 3 5
    • Free Elective(s) Credits: 9
    Total: 15

     

    Senior Year

     

    First Semester

     

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    MATH 423/523 Advanced Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4
    MATH 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: (1-0) 1
  • MATH Department Approved Elective(s) Credits: 3 6
  • Free Elective(s) Credits: 6
    • Total: 14

    Second Semester

     

    Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    MATH 413/513 Abstract Algebra I Credits: (3-0) 3
    MATH 402 Communicating Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
  • MATH Department Approved Elective(s) Credits: 3 6
  • Free Elective(s) Credits: 9

    •  

    Total: 16

    120 credits required for graduation

     

    Curriculum Notes

    All baccalaureate degrees must satisfy the general education requirements mandated by the Board of Regents; see the General Education Requirements in this catalog.  Additionally, students earning a Mathematics degree must have a departmental grade point average of at least 2.00 in all mathematics courses 300-level or higher.

    Course requirements for the program also include the total number of credits per course. Any student that transfers a course that is approved for transfer will fulfill the course requirement, but if the transferred course does not meet the total credit hour requirement, then the program committee will decide on the proper accommodation for meeting the credit requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to get clarification on the necessary accommodation.

    None of the following classes may be counted towards the Mathematics degree:​ CHEM 106, CSC 105, MATH 021, MATH 101, MATH 114, MATH 116/116L, MATH 120, PHYS 111, and PHYS 113. 

    Elective Notes

    Students should work with their advisors to customize their elective credits, especially free electives, to meet their academic and professional goals. This might include pursuing a minor or technical specialization. 

    1 Fulfills General Education requirement. This includes include 6 hours in Humanities (in two disciplines or in a sequence of foreign language courses) and 6 hours in Social Sciences (in two disciplines) to fulfill the Board of Regents General Education Requirements.  Students should consult the “Bachelor of Science General Education Requirements” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

    2 The CSC 115 requirement can also be fulfilled by either CSC 150/150L or CSC 170/170L. The CSC 215 requirement can be fulfilled by CSC 250.

    3  The Science Elective consists of one course from among:

    • BIOL 151 General Biology I  
    • BIOL 153 General Biology II 
    • CHEM 112 General Chemistry I 
    • CHEM 114 General Chemistry II 
    • GEOL 201 Physical Geology 
    • PHYS 213 University Physics II  

    plus the lab associated with that course: BIOL 151L, BIOL 153L, CHEM 112L, CHEM 114L, GEOL 201L, or PHYS 213L.

    ​4 The MATH Sequence Elective consists of one course from among:

    • MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II 
    • MATH 415/515 Advanced Linear Algebra  

    ​​5  The MATH Upper-Level Elective consists of one course from among:

    • MATH 415/515 Advanced Linear Algebra 
    • MATH 421/521 Complex Analysis 
    • MATH 424 Advanced Calculus II 
    • MATH 432/532 Partial Differential Equations 
    • MATH 443/543 Data Analysis 
    • MATH 447/547 Design of Experiments 
    • MATH 451/551 Math Modeling 
    • MATH 452/552 Advanced Studies in Mathematics 

    Note that MATH 415/515 cannot count for both the MATH Sequence Elective and the MATH Upper-Level Elective.

    6  The MATH Department-Approved Electives include any of the following:

    Any MATH Upper-Level Elective as listed above

    AES: AES 401/501, AES 404/504, AES 419/519, AES 430/530, AES 455/455L/555/555L 

    BIOL: BIOL 480/580 

    BME: BME 300, BME 302, BME 303, BME 304, BME 305, BME 306, BME 402/402L, BME 403, BME 404/404L 

    CBE: CBE 317, CBE 318, CBE 321, CBE 343, CBE 417, CBE 424/524, CBE 433, CBE 444/544, CBE 445/545, CBE 450/550, CBE 484/584, CBE 488/588 

    CEE: CEE 336/336L, CEE 433/533, CEE 457/557, CEE 468/568, CEE 475/475L/575/575L 

    CENG: CENG 320/320L, CENG 420/420L, CENG 421/421L/521/521L, CENG 444/444L/544/544L, CENG 452/452L  

    CHEM:CHEM 342, CHEM 344  

    CSC: CSC 315, CSC 372, CSC 412/512, CSC 414/514, CSC 416/516, CSC 433/533, CSC 424/524, CSC 445/545, CSC 448/548, CSC 449/549, CSC 454/554  

    EE: EE 313,  EE 314/314L, EE 362, EE 381, EE 382, EE 404/504, EE 421/421L/521/521L, EE 447/547, EE 448/548, EE 449, EE 451, EE 452/452L/552/552L, EE 453/453L/553/553L, EE 456/456L/556/556L, EE 481/481L/581/581L, EE 483/483L/583/583L 

    EM: EM 321, EM 328, EM 331  

    ENGM: ENGM 435/535 

    GEOE:  GEOE 475/475L/575/575L 

    GEOL: GEOL 419/519, GEOL 450 

    IENG: IENG 362, IENG 415/515, IENG 425, IENG 441  

    ME: ME 312, ME 313, ME 316, ME 331, ME 352, ME 402/502, ME 404, ME 419, ME 423, ME 425, ME 428/428L/528/528L, ME 430, ME 444/544, ME 453/453L/553/553L, ME 455/455L, ME 457/557, ME 460  

    MEM: MEM 410/510, MEM 425/525, MEM 445/545/445L/545L, MEM 450/550  

    MET: MET 310, MET 320, MET 321/321L, MET 330, MET 422, MET 433, MET 440/540, MET 443, MET 445/545  

    NANO: NANO 401, NANO 445/545, NANO 571  

    PHYS: PHYS 341, PHYS 343, PHYS 361, PHYS 404/504, PHYS 421/521, PHYS 439/539, PHYS 445/545, PHYS 451/551, PHYS 471/571, PHYS 481/581  

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