Applied and Computational Mathematics, BS

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Contact Information

Dr. Kyle Riley
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
McLaury 308
(605) 394-2471
E-mail: Kyle.Riley@sdsmt.edu

Faculty

Professors Braman, Johnson, Kowalski, McGough, 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.

To learn more about the department and the major then please check out the department webpage at http://www.sdsmt.edu/MCS.

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Applied and Computational Mathematics Curriculum

For the bachelor of science in mathematics, a student must:

Take all of the courses listed in the applied and computational mathematics curriculum checklist;
Take 3 emphasis area courses (information about emphasis areas and supporting courses is available from the department); and
Have a departmental grade point average of at least 2.00 in all mathematics courses 300 level or higher.
All baccalaureate degrees must satisfy the general education requirements mandated by the Board of Regents. Please see the General Education Requirements in this catalog.
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.

Applied and Computational Mathematics Curriculum/Checklist

It is the student’s responsibility to check with his or her advisor for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Freshman Year

First Semester

ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1) ²
MATH 110 Survey of Computer Science and Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 (Goal 5) ²
CSC 150/150L Computer Science I/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Humanities/Social Science Elective(s) Credits: 3 (Goal 3 or 4) ²

Total: 14

Second Semester

MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
Science Elective/Science Lab Credits: 4 (Goal 6) ^1,2
CSC 215 Programming Techniques Credits: (4-0) 4
Humanities/Social Science Elective(s) Credits: 3 (Goal 3 or 4) ²

Total: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ENGL 279 Technical Communications I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1) ²
MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
PHYS 211/211A University Physics I/Recitation Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 6) ²
Humanities/Social Science Elective(s) Credits: 3 (Goal 3 or 4) ²

Total: 16

Second Semester

MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 251 Finite Structures Credits: 2 or 4 ⁴
ENGL 289 Technical Communications II Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 2) ²
PHYS 213/213-A University Physics II/Recitation Credits: (3-0) 3
Humanities/Social Science Elective(s) Credits: 3 (Goal 3 or 4) ²

Total: 16

Junior Year

First Semester

MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 373 Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 452/552 Advanced Studies in Mathematics Credits: (3-0) 3
Elective/Emphasis Credits: 2 ³

Total: 14

Second Semester

MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 443/543 Data Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 421 Complex Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
Elective/Emphasis Credits: 5 ³

Total: 14

Senior Year

First Semester

MATH 423 Advanced Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 432/532 Partial Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: (1-0) 1
Elective/Emphasis Credits: 8 ³

Total: 16

Second Semester

MATH 424 Advanced Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 451/551 Math Modeling Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 402 Communicating Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
Elective/Emphasis Credits: 7 ³

Total: 15

120 credits required for graduation

Curriculum Notes

¹The science requirement for this major consists of PHYS 211/211A , PHYS 213/213-A , one course from among BIOL 151 , CHEM 112 , GEOL 201 , plus a lab associated with one of the science courses taken - either BIOL 151L , CHEM 112L , GEOL 201L , or PHYS 213L .

²Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requiements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements. Math majors are additionally required to take a total of at least 15 semester hours of electives in humanities and social sciences. At least three credits of humanities/social sciences must be at the 300 level or above.

³Math majors must complete at least 9 credits in coursework in a science or engineering emphasis area. Any dual or double major automatically satisfies this emphasis area requirement with their other major. Further information about possible emphasis areas is available from the department. Math majors are also required to complete at least three credits in a nontechnical elective. Nontechnical elective courses include: PE, Music, MSL, Humanities, or Social Sciences. Please note the nontechnical elective is in addition to the 15 credits of Humanities and Social Sciences that are required for the major.

⁴CSC 251 must be taken for four credits to apply towards the Applied and Computational Mathematics major.

⁵CHEM 106 , CSC 105 , MATH 021 , MATH 101 , MATH 102 , MATH 120 , PHYS 111 , and PHYS 113 may not be counted towards the degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics.