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Mathematics (MATH) Undergraduate Programs

139 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING CENTER/(320) 308-3001
www.stcloudstate.edu/math

Also see College of Science and Engineering description and requirements.

Chairperson: Dale Buske
Faculty: Agre, Bahauddin, Braith, Branson, G. Buls, S. Buls, Buske, Chen, Cimperman, Fiala, Goerdt, Haller, Hanzsek-Brill, Houdek, Huang, Hubbard, Johnson, Kalia, Martig, Naraine, Nielsen, Nyholm, Scully, Vakil, Walk, Yourk, Zhao

Mathematics is a pervasive discipline. Students in a wide variety of fields must understand and apply the concepts in mathematics to solve real world problems. In addition to offering major and minor programs in mathematics, the Department of Mathematics also offers general courses for all students and specialized courses for students in business, science, engineering, and education programs. We also offer developmental and general education courses.

Students planning to major in mathematics must have strong aptitudes in mathematics and are encouraged to take MATH 221 as soon as possible. They are expected to have learned advanced algebra, trigonometry, and precalculus mathematics in high school or have completed MATH 112 and 113 or MATH 115 with grades of "C-" or better. All major and minor programs in mathematics must be approved by the Mathematics and Statistics Department before a student may be accepted into that program.

Prospective majors are eligible to apply for admission to major programs in mathematics when MATH 221, 222, and at least three additional program credits have been completed, with at least six credits of mathematics coursework at St. Cloud State University. All students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.40 in all program courses before being accepted into a mathematics major or minor. Students are urged to apply for admission to their major as soon as they become eligible.

A student who fails or withdraws from 3 or more mathematics classes may be denied entry into a mathematics major or minor. A student who fails or withdraws from 5 or more mathematics classes may be dropped from a mathematics major or minor. A GPA of 2.25 is required for all major and minor programs for graduation.

Prerequisites

A recent satisfactory ACT math score, a sufficient score on a mathematics placement test, or prerequisite coursework is required for enrollment in MATH 072, 112, 113, 115, 171, 193, 196, 211, and 221. For more information and placement advice, students are encouraged to visit www.stcloudstate.edu/mathplacement.

Note that in MATH 070 and MATH 072 course credits apply towards financial aid requirements and GPA (grade point average), but do not count towards graduation.

Because mathematics builds from previous knowledge, the Department of Mathematics requires a grade of "C-" or better in all major and minor program courses and in all prerequisite courses. (For example, if a student receives a "D" in MATH 221, he/she cannot take MATH 222 because MATH 221 is a prerequisite).

The Common Core Requirements
All students majoring in mathematics must complete the following core requirements:

MATH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5 cr.)
MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4 cr.)
MATH 252 Mathematical Problem Solving with MATLAB (3 cr.)
MATH 273 Discrete Mathematics I (3 cr.)
MATH 312 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
MATH 321 Vector and Multivariable Calculus (4 cr.)
MATH 373 Discrete Mathematics II (3 cr.)
MATH 461 Modern Algebra I (4 cr.)

CSCI 201 may be substituted for MATH 252 in the common core requirements.

Bachelor of Arts

Major (41)

1. The Common Core Requirements
2. MATH 325
3. Nine credits of electives from MATH 353, 421, 422, 423, 427, 452, 453, 462, 465, 480, and STAT 447.
4. To satisfy the Upper Division Writing Requirement, students must complete MATH 461 with a grade of  "C-" or better.

The B.A. mathematics major is required to complete one of the following options:

1. A minor from the College of Science and Engineering or a minor from Economics or Information Systems.
2. The Philosophy Minor for Mathematics Majors.
3. A second major, or
4. 12 additional credits in mathematics or science that are approved by the Mathematics and Statistics Department.

 

Minor (25)
MATH 221, 222, 312, plus 13 additional credits chosen from 273, 321, 325, 353, 373, 421, 422, 423, 427, 452, 453, 461, 462, 480.
At least six credits must be completed at SCSU, and at least one course must be taken at the 400 level.

Bachelor of Science

Mathematics - Teaching
All but one required mathematics course in the B.S. program must be completed prior to student teaching. MATH 431, 432, and 482 must be completed at St. Cloud State University. CSCI 201 may be substituted for MATH 252 in the common core requirement.

Major (50)

1. The Common Core Requirements
2. MATH 431, 432, 465, 482; STAT 447
3. Six credits of electives from MATH 325, 353, 421, 422, 423, 427, 452, 453, 462, 480.
4. To satisfy the Upper Division Writing Requirement, students must complete MATH 431, 432, and 461 with grades of  "C-" or better.

Minor (35)
MATH 221, 222, 273, 312, 373, 431, 432, 461, 465, and STAT 447.

Elementary Education/Mathematics Specialty (Inactive)
MATH 112*, 171, 211, 336, 337, 431.

Middle School Mathematics Minor (30-31)
MATH 201, 301, 221, 222, 273, 431

Choose one of STAT 229, 353, 417, 447

Choose two of MATH 312, 325, 321, 465

*College Algebra will be waived if, based on placement test exam or prior coursework, the student is placed into and successfully completes a higher-level (Math 115, 211, 221) math class. Math 112 (or higher-level math class) should be used as the prerequisite for Math 330 and should be taken instead of Math 193 by students who opt to earn the elementary education math minor.