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Department of Mathematics

Undergraduate Programs

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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

Don Redmond
Office: Neckers 259
Phone: (618) 453-6509
E-mail: dredmond@math.siu.edu

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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¹Credit hours in parentheses are hours which may be substituted into the University Core Curriculum.

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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

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¹Fulfills University Core Curriculum foundation skills
²Fulfills University Core Curriculum science requirement
³Must be approved by a mathematics advisor

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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.

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¹Credit hours in parentheses are hours which may be substituted into the University Core Curriculum.

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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

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¹Fulfills University Core Curriculum Foundation Skills
²Must be approved by a mathematics advisor

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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
- 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
Electives to make a total of 120 hours
- The student's program must include a course in statistics (Math 282 or 483)

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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.

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Concentration in Mathematics for Elementary Education

Consult with College of Education and Human Services and with Mathematics advisors about the latest requirements.

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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

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¹Consult with College of Education and Human Services academic advisor for appropriate course
²Must be approved by mathematics department advisor.

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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 education students interested in adding a certification or endorsement in mathematics should see a mathematics department advisor to obtain a list of specific requirements.

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Honors

Mathematics 395 and 495 are used for individual honors work for upper level undergraduates in mathematics.

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Placement

In addition to having taken the prerequisite mathematics, new students are required to present a satisfactory placement score as a condition for registration in mathematics courses. Please read Department of Mathematics guidelines on placement or contact the Department of Mathematics for current information regarding placement.

Proficiency credit

Credit for many mathematics courses is available through proficiency examinations. The interested student must make an appointment with a departmental proficiency advisor to assess preparation. If appropriate, a proficiency examination will be set up. Proficiency credit is not permitted for courses in which the student has been enrolled for two or more weeks.

Calculators

A hand-held calculator with function keys appropriate to the course is required of each student in 109, 111, 139, 140, 141, 150, 250, 251, and 282. NO calculators are allowed for the final exam in Math 107 and 108. ONLY an approved scientific calculator will be permitted for the final examination in Math 109, 111, 139, 140, 150 and 250. The student should consult the course instructor about which calculators are permitted.

Department of Mathematics home page: http://www.math.siu.edu/

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