Mathematical Sciences Department

Catalin Georgescu, Chairperson
Patterson Hall, Room 132
(605) 658-5970
math@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/math

FACULTY

Professors:

José Flores, Numerical Analysis
Nan Jiang, Numerical Analysis
Yuhlong Lio, Stochastic Processes
Dan Van Peursem, Applied Mathematics
Gabriel Picioroaga, Operator Algebras and Wavelets

Associate Professors:

Catalin Georgescu, Dynamical Systems
Ramiro Lafuente-Rodriguez, Ordered Algebraic Structures and Lattice Theory; Mathematics Education

Instructors:

Clark Bennett, Core Mathematics
Teresa Chasing Hawk, Core Mathematics
Kyle Greywall, Core Mathematics
Shannon Kortan, Core Mathematics
Angela Keith, Core Mathematics USDSF
Kristen Maxon, Core Mathematics
Jessica Muehlbeier, Core Mathematics
Sally Schmidt, Core Mathematics
Sandra Shumaker, Business Mathematics
Kelly Mason, Core Mathematics USDSF
Nick Wulf, Core Mathematics

Emeritus Faculty:

José Flores

MAJOR:

Mathematics, B.S.

MINORS:

Mathematics
Mathematics: Composite
Statistics

Mathematics has been called the universal language of the world. This language is used to describe and model phenomena in the sciences, humanities, and arts. Even more exciting than the questions that have been answered by mathematicians are the questions that have yet to be answered or have yet to be posed. To provide students with the foundation and skills for pursuing those questions, the mathematical sciences department provides courses in both pure and applied mathematics, as well as in statistics. Mathematics majors choose diverse career directions, including but not limited to, mathematics education, positions in business and industry, professional schools, and graduate studies in mathematics or statistics. The undergraduate program in mathematics reflects the diversity of student interests as well as the diverse nature of the mathematical sciences. In their study of mathematics, students will develop and hone their problem solving and critical thinking skills that will “open doors wider”, serving well both society and the students in all aspects of their lives.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Please contact the department for additional information about available scholarships and awards. Also see College of Arts & Sciences for college/school level scholarships.

Bessie Kimball Thurber Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Cleland Cook Math Scholarship
Dr. Curtis & Lynda Olson Mathematics Scholarship
David Walish Scholarship (Honor Bill Ekman)
David Walish Scholarship (Honor Howard Connors)
Dr. Alexander Pell Scholarship
Dr. Andy E. Karantinos Scholarship
Dr. Marjorie H. Beaty Math/Computer Science Scholarship
Dr. Wayne W. Gutzman Family Scholarship in Mathematics
Ekman Gutzman Leadership Coyote Commitment Scholarship
Ellen Connaugh Lang
Even & Anne Larson Scholarship
Gutzman Family Scholarship
Harrington Book Award
Howard Connors Math Scholarship
L. Fred & Rose E. Hart Scholarship
Lt. Colonel Vernon E. Staum Scholarship
Math Scholarship-Clearing
Merten M. Hasse Scholarship
Merten M. Hasse-Math Contest Scholarship
Nelontine Maxwell Larsen Award
Paul and Dora Bitsos Scholarship
Pi Mu Epsilon/Thomas Emery McKinney Mathematics Award
Quantitative Business Sciences Scholarship
Ralph Richardson Memorial Scholarship
Reise Officer Math Scholarship
Rene E., Marilyn S., & Sara Vivian Grace Scholarship
Robert L. Walter Scholarship
Royal & Cora Scott Family Scholarship
Thomas Emery McKinney
Wallace Raab
Wayne H. and Linda K. Cramer
William E. Ekman Scholarship
John A. Smedsrud

Student Learning Outcomes for Mathematics (B.S.)

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.
Math majors will demonstrate proficiency in solving math application problems using the software MAPLE or MATLAB.
Math majors will demonstrate knowledge and skill of the subject matter in their introductory course, Calculus I.
Mathematics majors will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the subject matter in their second course for the major, Calculus II.  
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.
Students will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.
Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Students will connect ideas and experiences in order to synthesize and transfer learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus. 
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.

Mathematical Sciences Department

FACULTY

SCHOLARSHIPS

Student Learning Outcomes for Mathematics (B.S.)

Programs