Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Statistics at SIUE
The Department of Mathematics and
Statistics offers programs leading to the bachelor and master degrees in
mathematics.
The strong mathematics background
and accompanying communication and teaching skills prepare students for
jobs in government, business and industry. Students are also qualified
to pursue a higher degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics,
mathematical education, actuary, and other areas.
Educational Preparation
To be admitted to the mathematics
and statistics program, a student must satisfy the requirements for admission
to a program in the College of Art and Sciences and must satisfy one of
the following:
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Complete MATH 120 and 125 or mathematics courses having these courses
as prerequisites (or equivalent courses at another accredited institution
of higher education), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all college mathematics,
and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all college courses taken.
-
Complete, in high school, seven semesters of college preparatory mathematics
including a course in trigonometry, and have no semester grade lower than
a C in those courses.
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High school deficiencies and AD (academic development) courses must
be completed before admission.
Typical Program of Study
| Freshman Year |
Semester Hours |
| MATH 135 - Elementary Vector Algebra |
1 |
| MATH 150 - Calculus I |
5 |
| CS 140 or 141 - Introduction to FORTRAN or C++ |
3 |
| General Education |
6 |
|
15 |
| MATH 151 - Calculus II |
4 |
| PHYS 211a - University Physics |
5 |
| General Education |
9 |
|
18 |
| Sophomore Year |
Semester Hours |
| MATH 250 - Calculus III |
4 |
| MATH 223 - Inroduction to Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
| General Education |
9 |
|
16 |
| MATH 350 - Introduction to Analysis |
3 |
| MATH 321 - Linear Algebra I |
3 |
| General Education |
9 |
|
16 |
| Junior Year |
Semester Hours |
| MATH 320 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra |
3 |
| STAT 480a - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
| Supporting courses |
3 |
| General Education |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
|
15 |
| STAT 480b - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
| Supporting courses |
6 |
| Electives |
6 |
|
15 |
| Senior Year |
Semester Hours |
| Statistics electives |
9 |
| Supporting courses |
3 |
| Electives |
9 |
|
15 |
| STAT 482 - Regression Analysis |
3 |
| Statistics electives |
3 |
| Supporting courses |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
|
15 |
| Total hours for graduation |
124 |
For more information:
Chairperson
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Art and Science, Box 1653
SIUE
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1653
Phone: (618)650-2382
URL:
http://www.siue.edu/MATH/
Published by: SIUE Department of Mathematics &
Statistics
Last updated: May 28, 1999
Webmaster: kjarosz@siue.edu