Department of Mathematics
Undergraduate Programs
Director of Undergraduate Programs and Chief Advisor:
| Mary Wright Office: Neckers 357 Phone: (618) 453-6582 E-mail: mwright@math.siu.edu |
Other Mathematics Advisors:
| Abdel-Razzaq Mugdadi Office: Neckers 281 Phone: (618) 453-6502 E-mail: amugdadi@math.siu.edu |
Marvin Zeman Office: Neckers 263 Phone: (618) 453-6506 E-mail: mzeman@math.siu.edu |
- Undergraduate course descriptions
- Degree requirements: B.S. in College of Science
- Degree requirements: B.A. in College of Liberal Arts
- Degree requirements: B.S. in College of Education and Human Services
- Double majors
- Minor in mathematics
- Statistics option
- Honors
- Placement
- Proficiency credit
- Calculators
- Undergraduate Admissions
Opportunities for mathematics majors have expanded greatly in recent years. Mathematics majors become actuaries, statisticians, mathematical computer scientists, applied mathematicians, operations research analysts and mathematical researchers. Mathematics is growing and changing and holds fascinating challenges for inquiring minds.
As an undergraduate mathematics major at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, you may work toward a Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Science or the College of Education and Human Services, or a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Liberal Arts. The classes in the mathematics major curriculum are small and are taught by senior faculty members. A strong support system of college and departmental advisement is available to you at SIUC throughout the year.
A student planning for employment with a bachelor’s degree should consider a minor or a second major in some field in which mathematics is applied. Many students earn a double major in mathematics and computer science. All of the bachelor’s degree programs in mathematics, including the Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Education and Human Services, have sufficient flexibility to allow you to prepare for alternate career possibilities.
To prepare to major in mathematics at SIUC, you should have a solid high school preparation in algebra, geometry in two and three dimensions, and trigonometry, including a substantial study of functions and graphing. Students transferring to SIUC after two years at a community college should have completed the calculus sequence and, if possible, linear algebra and a course in a high-level computer programming language.
As a mathematics major at SIUC, you will meet with a Department of Mathematics advisor at least once each semester for planning and departmental approval of courses appropriate to your goals and interests.
A grade of C or better is required in every mathematics course used to satisfy departmental requirements. A student cannot repeat a course or its equivalent in which a grade of B or better was earned without the consent of the department.
Double majors in mathematics and related fields
Special provisions are made for students to earn a double major in mathematics and a field in which mathematics is extensively applied. The courses Math 447, 449, 471, 472 and 475 carry credit in both mathematics and computer science. See Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Science for specific requirements in mathematics for students who also earn a major or minor in computer science.
For students pursuing a double major in math and engineering, physics, or chemistry, the mathematics requirements are Math 150, 250, 251, 305 and five additional mathematics courses numbered above 300, including at least three courses above 400, and including two of the three areas of algebra, analysis, probability and statistics. A mathematics department advisor must approve the courses.
Students majoring in business and administration with a secondary concentration in mathematics may obtain a second major in mathematics. The requirements are Mathematics 150, 221, 250, 251 and five approved mathematics courses at the 300-400 level, of which at least four are at the 400-level. Recommended courses for this program include Mathematics 471, 472, 475A, 483, 484, Management 352, 360, 456; Economics 315, 465; Finance 310, 331 and 341.
Option in Statistics
A student majoring in mathematics in the College of Science or the College of Liberal Arts may choose to concentrate in statistics. For this option, the 300- and 400-level course requirements include: 417; 305 or 472; one of 352, 450, 452 or 455; 380 or 480; 483; and at least two of 473, 481, 484, 485.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, College of Science
- University Core Curriculum Requirements ------ 41 credit hours
- College of Science Academic Requirements ------ (6) + 141 credit hours
- Supportive Skills: a two semester sequence in
a foreign language,
or three years of one foreign language in high school with no
grade lower than C ------ 8 credit hours - Biological Sciences (not University Core) -- (3) + 3 credit hours
- Physical Sciences (not University Core) ---- (3) + 3 credit hours
- Requirements for Major in Mathematics ------ (3) + 421 credit hours
- Mathematics 150, 221, 250, 251 ------ (3) + 11 credit hours
- Computer Science 202 or approved substitute ------ 4 credit hours
- At least one course from each of the
following groups: ------ 12 credit hours
(One group may be waived for students who have a minor in Computer Science) - Group A: Algebra/Discrete Math/Linear Algebra: 319, 349, 421
- Group B: Analysis: 352, 450, 452, 455
- Group C: Applied Math/Numerical Analysis: 305, 471, 472, 475a
- Group D: Probability/Statistics: 380, 480, 483
- Five additional courses in mathematics numbered above 299 (excluding 300I, 311, 314, 321, 322, 411, 412, 458) ------ 15 credit hours
- Electives to make a total of 120 credit hours ------ 23 credit hours
- Total ------ 120 credit hours
- Each student's program must include at least 5 mathematics courses at the 400 level.
- The selected courses must include at least one of Math 302, 319, 352.
- Courses taken pass/fail will not count toward the major.
- Mathematics majors are required to meet with a departmental advisor for approval of their courses prior to registering each semester.
1Credit hours in parentheses are hours which may be substituted into the University Core Curriculum.
Mathematics Suggested Curricular Guide, College of Science
| FIRST YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
|
SECOND YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| MATH 1111 |
4 |
- |
|
MATH 221, Humanities |
3 |
3 |
| MATH 150 |
- |
4 |
|
MATH 250, 251 |
4 |
3 |
| CS 202 |
- |
4 |
|
MATH 302 or 305 |
- |
3 |
| ENGL 101, 102 |
3 |
3 |
|
Human Health, Social Science |
2 |
3 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
- |
|
SPCM 101 |
3 |
- |
| Foreign Language |
4 |
4 |
|
PLB 200 or ZOOL 118 |
4 |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
Biology |
- |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
15 |
|
Total |
16 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| THIRD YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
|
FOURTH YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Two 300-400 level Math3 |
6 |
6 |
|
Two 300-400 level Math3 |
6 |
6 |
| Humanities, Social Science |
3 |
3 |
|
Multicultural |
3 |
- |
| PHYS 205a, 255a2 |
4 |
- |
|
Interdisciplinary (Math 300I recommended) |
- |
3 |
| PHYS 205b |
- |
3 |
|
Elective |
6 |
6 |
| Elective |
2 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
15 |
15 |
|
Total |
15 |
15 |
___________________
1Fulfills University
Core Curriculum foundation skills
2Fulfills University
Core Curriculum science requirement
3Must be approved
by a mathematics advisor
Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Liberal Arts
- University Core Curriculum Requirements ----- 41 credit hours
- College of Liberal Arts Academic requirements
----- 11 credit hours
- English Composition (beyond the Core requirement) ----- 3 credit hours
- One approved writing intensive course (consult Liberal Arts advisement) ----- 3 credit hours
- Foreign language ------ 8 credit hours
- Requirements for a Major in Mathematics
----- (3) + 421 credit hours
- Mathematics 150, 221, 250, 251 ----- (3) + 11 credit hours
- Computer Science 202 or approved substitute ----- 4 credit hours
- At least one course from each of the following
groups: ----- 12 credit hours
- (One area may be waived for students who have a minor in computer science)
- Group A: Algebra/Discrete Mathematics/Linear Algebra: 319, 349, 421,
- Group B: Analysis: 352, 450, 452, 455
- Group C: Applied Math/Numerical Analysis: 305, 471, 472, 475a
- Group D: Probability/Statistics: 380, 480, 483
- Five additional courses in mathematics numbered above 299 (excluding 311, 314, 321, 322, 400, 411, 412, 458) ----- 15 credit hours
- Secondary Concentration requirements -----
6-9 credit hours
Six to nine hours approved by the Department of Mathematics in one of the following areas: engineering, computer science, physics, economics, business and administration. A minor in any department of the college of Liberal Arts or the College of Science may be substituted for this requirement. - Electives to make a total of 120 hours ----- 14-17 credit hours
- Total ----- 120 credit hours
- Each student's program must include at least 5 mathematics courses at the 400 level.
- The selected courses must include at least one of Math 302, 319, 352.
- Courses taken pass/fail will not count toward the major.
- Mathematics majors are required to meet with a departmental advisor for approval of their courses prior to registering each semester.
1Credit hours in parentheses are hours which may be substituted into the University Core Curriculum.
Mathematics suggested Curricular Guide, College of Liberal Arts
| FIRST YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
|
SECOND YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| MATH 1111, 150 |
4 |
4 |
|
Math 221, English Comp |
3 |
3 |
| CS 202 |
- |
4 |
|
MATH 250, 251 |
4 |
3 |
| ENGL 101, 102 |
3 |
3 |
|
Humanities |
3 |
3 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
- |
|
SPCM 101, Math 302 or 305 |
3 |
3 |
| Social Science |
3 |
3 |
|
Science |
3 |
3 |
| Human Health |
2 |
- |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
15 |
14 |
|
Total |
16 |
15 |
| THIRD YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
|
FOURTH YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Two 300-400 level Math2 |
6 |
6 |
|
Two 300-400 Level Math2 |
6 |
6 |
| Secondary Concentration |
3 |
3 |
|
Secondary Concentration |
3 |
- |
| Multicultural, Interdisciplinary (Math 300I recommended) |
3 |
3 |
|
300-400 level elective |
3 |
8 |
| Foreign Language |
4 |
4 |
|
Additional Science w/lab |
3 |
- |
| Total |
16 |
15 |
|
Total |
15 |
14 |
______________________________
1Fulfills University
Core Curriculum Foundation Skills
2Must be approved
by a mathematics advisor
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, College of Education and Human Services
- University Core curriculum Requirements to include Mathematics 300i ----- 41 credit hours
- Requirements for Major in Mathematics
------ (12) + 76 credit hours
- Content Courses ------ (3)1 + 39 credit hours
- Mathematics 150, 221, 250, and 251 or 305 ----- (3)1 + 11 credit hours
- Computer Science 202 or approved substitute ----- 4 credit hours
- Mathematics 302, 319, 335, 349, and 352 or 452 ----- 15 credit hours
- At least 3 additional 400-level mathematics courses excluding 4582 ----- 9 credit hours
- Methods Courses ------ 4 credit hours
- Math 311
- Professional Education and Certification Requirements
------ (9)1 + 33
- Professional Education Requirements -----
28 credit hours
Education 308, 311, 313, 314, 316, 317, 401 - Courses required for the TEP ----- (9)1
credit hours
English 101, 102 (with C or better) and Psychology 102 - EDUC 210, as prerequisite for admission to TEP ------ 2 credit hours
- CI 360 ------ 3 credit hours
- Professional Education Requirements -----
28 credit hours
- Electives to make a total of 120 hours
- The student's program must include a course in statistics (Math 282 or 483)
______________________________
1Numbers in parentheses
are hours which may be substituted into the University Core Curriculum
2At least one course
in probability and statistics musts be included
Unconditional admission to the Teacher Education Program requires a 2.5 average in math 150, 221, 250 and 251 or 305 (in addition to College of Education and Human Resources requirements). Retention in the Teacher Education Program and approval for student teaching requires a 2.75 average in the major and departmental approval.
Mathematics majors are required to meet with a departmental advisor for approval of their courses prior to registering each semester.
Concentration in Mathematics for Elementary Education
Consult with College of Education and Human Services and with Mathematics advisors about the latest requirements.
Mathematics Suggested Curricular Guide, College of Education and Human Services
| FIRST YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
|
SECOND YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| MATH 150, 250 |
4 |
4 |
MATH 305 or 251, CS 202 |
3 |
4 |
|
| ENGL 101, 102 |
3 |
3 |
MATH 302, 483 |
3 |
4 |
|
| Science core1, PSYC 102 |
3 |
3 |
|
Humanities Core, Human health1
|
3 |
2 |
| Science Core1, MATH 221 |
3 |
3 |
|
SPCM 101 |
3 |
- |
| Fine Arts, Humanities Core1 |
3 |
3 |
|
EDUC 210, Science Core1 |
2 |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
16 |
|
EDUC 314, EDUC 311 |
2 |
3 |
| |
|
|
|
Total |
16 |
16 |
| THIRD YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
|
FOURTH YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| MATH 319, 352 |
3 |
3 |
|
MATH 311 |
4 |
- |
| MATH 349, 335 |
3 |
3 |
|
MATH 400-level2 |
3 |
- |
| EDUC 313, 308 |
3 |
3 |
|
MATH 400-level2 |
3 |
- |
| Elective, EDUC 316 |
2 |
3 |
|
EDUC 317, 401 |
2 |
12 |
| CI 360, Multicultural1 |
3 |
3 |
|
MATH 300i 1 |
3 |
- |
| Total |
14 |
15 |
|
Total |
15 |
12 |
_________________________
1Consult with College
of Education and Human Services academic advisor for appropriate course
2Must be approved
by mathematics department advisor.
Minor
A non-teaching minor consists of Mathematics 150 and 12 hours of mathematics courses at the 200-level or above, including at least three hours at the 400 level (excluding 220, 257, 282, 300I, 311, 314, 321, 322, 411, 412, and 458). All courses used for the minor must be completed with a grade of C or better. The 400-level mathematics course must be taken at SIUC. The departmental advisor must approve the student's minor program. Elementary and secondary