Degree Requirements
All programs offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics require completion of the mathematics core, which consists of the following courses:
- Mathematics 150, 152, 165, 223, 250, 305, 321, and 350
- Statistics 380
- Completion of Physics 151 and 151L (with grades of C or better) also are required for all programs
These courses total 39 hours, of which 13 hours are applicable to general education requirements. (Mathematics 150 meets the quantitative reasoning requirement, Physics 151 satisfies the physical science breadth area requirement, Physics 151L satisfies the laboratory requirement, and Statistics 380 satisfies the information and communication in society breadth area and the second laboratory experience requirement.)
All seniors are required to take MATH 498 and 499 (senior seminar and senior project), which carry two credits each. MATH 499 is graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Passing this course is required for graduation. The student is required to consult with a member of the mathematics/statistics faculty to prepare a proposal for a culminating project. The undergraduate program committee must approve all proposals. The completed project is evaluated by a project evaluation committee and includes both the documentation and an oral presentation by the student. Members of the faculty are invited to attend the oral presentation.
Degree Requirements BA or BS in Mathematical Studies with a Specialization in Actuarial Science
- MATH 150, 152, 165, 223, 250, 305, 321, 340, 350, 498, 499
- STAT 380, 480A, 480B, 482, 486A
- PHYS 151
- PHYS 151L
- ECON 111, 112
- ACCT 200
- FIN 320
Six hours of MATH, STAT or OR electives selected from STAT 478, STAT 485, STAT 489, or (OR 441 or OR 442).
Nine hours of computer management and information systems or finance electives
Degree Requirements BA or BS Mathematical Studies with a Specialization in Applied Mathematics
- MATH 150, 152, 165, 223, 250, 305, 321, 350, 462, 464, 498, 499
- STAT 380
- PHYS 151, 151L
- CS 140, 150, 240
Fifteen hours of MATH, STAT or OR electives
Degree Requirements BA or BS in Mathematical Studies with a Specialization in Pure Mathematics
- MATH 150, 152, 165, 223, 250, 305, 320, 321, 350, (420 or 451), 421, 435, 450, 498, 499
- STAT 380
- PHYS 151, 151L
Six hours of MATH electives at the 400 level
12 hours of MATH, STAT, or OR electives, courses from the School of Engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics at the 200 level or above
Degree Requirements BA or BS in Mathematical Studies with a Specialization in Statistics
- MATH 150, 152, 165, 223, 250, 305, 321, 350, 498, 499
- STAT 380, 480A, 480B, 482
- PHYS 151, 151L
12 hours of MATH, STAT, or OR electives (any four courses chosen from STAT 478, 481, 483, 484, 485, 486A, 488, 489; OR 440, 441, 442; MATH 462, except that only one of OR 440 or MATH 462 may be counted toward this requirement).
18 hours of supporting courses (either a minor, or nine additional hours of MATH, STAT, or OR and nine hours of supporting courses approved by the faculty mentor.)
Requirements for Students Seeking Professional Educator Licensure
- MATH 150, 152, 165, 223, 250, 305, 311, 320, 321, 350, 400, 411, 435, 498, 499
- STAT 380
- PHYS 151, 151L
- CIED 302, 303, 304, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 323, 455N, 456
- IT 300
- SPE 400
General Education Requirements for the Major
Students seeking majors in this department may choose to be awarded the Bachelor of Arts rather than the Bachelor of Science, provided the electives include eight hours of credit in a foreign language as well as six courses in fine and performing arts or humanities.
Students must choose from one of the five programs described above, which include four specializations in mathematical studies and a major in mathematics for secondary school teachers. Through a choice of electives, students may adjust these programs to their goals and interests.
Retention
In order to be retained, students must:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in mathematics, statistics and operations research courses.
- Maintain a term GPA above 1.0 in every term.
- Not have withdrawn, received incomplete grades, or a combination of failing grades in 50% or more of the courses for which the student is registered during two successive terms.
- Not have any combination of three grades of D, F, UW, WP or WF in any single required course in mathematics, statistics or operations research.
For purposes of this department, the GPA in university mathematics/statistics/operations research courses will be computed on the basis of all courses attempted. In the case of repeated attempts on the same SIUE mathematics/statistics/operations research course, the grades for the second and all subsequent attempts will be used in computing the GPA.
For purposes of computing the GPA, the student may not use credit hours earned through proficiency, transfer, CLEP or from a course, after credit has been received for similar or more advanced coursework in the subject at SIUE or elsewhere. For readmission to the department, students must have a C or better in MATH 223, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all university mathematics courses, and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all SIUE courses taken. A student who has been dropped from the department may be readmitted at most once.
