Mathematics Department

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Contact Information

Dr. Travis Kowalski
Interim Head
Department of Mathematics
Foundation 120
(605) 394-2471
E-mail: Travis.Kowalski@sdsmt.edu
Department website: https://www.sdsmt.edu/math/

Faculty

Professors Braman, Johnson, Kowalski, and Teets; Associate Professors Caudle, Garlick, Kliche and Riley; Assistant Professors Dahl, Deschamp, and Fleming; Lecturers Bienert, Richard-Greer, Grieve, Leonard; Instructors Lehmann, and Rudy-Hinker; Emerita Professor Logar; Emeritus Professors Carda, Corwin, and Opp.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a language and methodology for classifying, studying, and predicting patterns of quantity, of structure, of change, and of logic. Mathematics plays a fundamental role in science and engineering. It provides both applicable models with which to explain observable real phenomena, and logical frameworks from which to abstract and predict them. Industry and government need mathematicians to analyze complex data and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems. 

Applied and Computational Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics offers a BS degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics, a math degree specifically designed for the 21st century.  It combines foundational mathematics and advanced computing skills for a degree rigorous enough to continue to graduate education, and flexible enough to pursue careers in STEM fields. 

Applied and Computational Mathematics, BS   

Details on the mission, learning outcomes, and course assessment can be found on the Mathematics Department website, https://www.sdsmt.edu/math/.

Any student who is pursuing a departmental major should consult their advisor in the Mathematics Department at each registration.

Laboratories

The School of Mines has a variety of computing platforms available. Resources include an extensive PC network, a Linux lab, a Tablet PC lab, the L-3 Communications Embedded Systems and Robotics Lab, a 3D Printing Lab, Robotics Lab, and a Mobile Computing Lab. The Linux lab is fully equipped with multi-core desktops and other computing resources may be accessed via the Internet. The institution encourages its students to use the computer facilities in the creative and efficient solution of scientific and engineering problems.

Prerequisite and Placement Information

Before registering for any course, a student must either have met all prerequisites and be enrolled in all co-requisites, passed the appropriate placement examinations, or have obtained permission from the head of the mathematics department. Placement examinations, however, may only be used for initial mathematics course placement. Please see the course descriptions in this catalog for all information related to prerequisites and placement.

Students transferring from other institutions or returning to the School of Mines after interrupting studies for a period of one year or more should consult the head of the Department of Mathematics to discuss proper placement.

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