Program: Mathematics (B.S.) - THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Apr 10, 2025

2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog

47 MAJOR HOURS, 128 DEGREE HOURS

Departmental Requirements (39 hours)

Additional mathematics courses numbered 300 or above including:

Nondepartmental Requirements (8 hours)

PHYS 211 - University Physics I (C)
PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory (C)
Computer Programming Course 3cr

Four-year plan

The following is an example of a four-year plan. Students may have individual reasons for changing the order of the following curriculum. Students must consult their advisors before completing their schedules.

FIRST YEAR

First Semester 15 credit hours

Second Semester 17 credit hours

ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature (C)
MATH 125 - Calculus II (C)
MATH 125L - Calculus II Laboratory (C)
SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech (C)
Aesthetic Experience 3cr
Social Sciences 3cr

SECOND YEAR

First Semester 15 credit hours

MATH 225 - Calculus III (C)
MATH 412 - Linear Algebra
PHYS 211 - University Physics I (C)
PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory (C)
Advanced Composition 3cr

Second Semester 18 credit hours

THIRD YEAR

First Semester 15 credit hours

MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I (C)
Elective 3cr
Humanities (Non-English) 3cr
Social Sciences 6cr

Second Semester 16 credit hours

XDIS 310 - The Challenge: Success and Happiness
MATH Electives 6cr
Electives 4 cr
Humanities 3cr

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester 16 credit hours

Second Semester 16 credit hours

Electives 13cr
MATH Elective 3cr

Note

The 2-semester lab science sequence in one discipline requirement could be fulfilled with the sequence PHYS 211/213. PHYS 211 is recommended for the first semester sophomore year and can be taken as a first-year student for those who have a sufficient calculus background.