Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Mathematics (B.S.)


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49 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Students in this major must also complete requirements for a degree in the College of Arts & Sciences .

Nondepartmental Requirements (8 hours)


*Non-Departmental requirements may also be applied toward a minor or second major.

Note


PHYS 211 is recommended for the first semester sophomore year and can be taken by first-year students who have a sufficient calculus background.

Secondary Education-Mathematics Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)


See Secondary Education-Mathematics Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)  for program requirements.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs


USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan. 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Math majors will demonstrate proficiency in writing proofs and be able to utilize the mathematical software Latex or equation editor in WORD to do so.
  2. Math majors will demonstrate proficiency in solving math application problems using the software MAPLE or MATLAB.
  3. Math majors will demonstrate knowledge and skill of the subject matter in their introductory course, Calculus I.
  4. Mathematics majors will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the subject matter in their second course for the major, Calculus II.  
  5. Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
  6. Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.
  7. Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
  8. Students will connect ideas and experiences in order to synthesize and transfer learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus. 
  9. Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live


If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference the State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

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