Mathematics, BS

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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

MATH 110 Survey of Computer Science and Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
CSC 115 Test-Driven Software Development Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 (Goal 5) ¹
ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1) ¹
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3¹

Total: 14

Second Semester

MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
CSC 215 Programming Techniques Credits: (4-0) 4 ²
PHYS 211 University Physics I Credits: 3 to 4 (Goal 6) ¹
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

Total: 14

Sophomore Year

First Semester

MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1) ¹
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹
Free Elective(s) Credits: 3

Total: 16

Second Semester

MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 251 Finite Structures Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Communications Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 2) ¹
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

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

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

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: