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| - | In terms of the difference between a BA and BS in Mathematics, a brief summary is that the BA program provides undergraduate students with a broad knowledge of mathematics and statistics emphasizing on their practical applications. The BS degree, on the other hand, offers a rigorous program tailored to undergraduates who intend to continue graduate school. BS is a more demanding degree (with more math courses and some very challenging proof-oriented courses required). Both degrees require the same number of total credits, although the BS degree does require more math courses. Some students seem to think that the BA in Mathematics is an inferior degree. However, that is not true. The BS degree includes a selection of courses which will best prepare students for graduate school in Mathematics, Statistics, or other related fields. The BS curriculum narrows the selection of courses to focus on that target. In addition to those who want to go to graduate school, the actuarial track in our BS degree also serves students who would like to take more classes that potentially help them pass more actuarial exams. The BA degree requires fewer math courses and hence students have the flexibility to take courses from other fields, including, for example, arts, languages, linguistics, natural science, philosophy, and social sciences. The BA is the most efficient way (though it is not the only way) for a student to get a dual degree or a double major in mathematics and another discipline. | + | In terms of the difference between a BA and a BS in Mathematics, a summary is that the BA program provides undergraduate students with a broad knowledge of mathematics and statistics emphasizing their practical applications. The BS degree, on the other hand, offers a rigorous program tailored to undergraduates who intend to continue graduate school. BS is a more demanding degree (with more math courses and some very challenging proof-oriented courses required). Both degrees require the same number of total credits, although the BS degree does require more math courses. Some students seem to think that the BA in Mathematics is an inferior degree. However, that is not true. The BS degree includes a selection of courses that will best prepare students for graduate school in Mathematics, Statistics, or other related fields. The BS curriculum narrows the selection of courses to focus on that target. In addition to those who want to go to graduate school, the actuarial track in our BS degree also serves students who would like to take more classes that potentially help them pass more actuarial exams. The BA degree requires fewer math courses and hence students have the flexibility to take courses from other fields, including, for example, arts, languages, linguistics, natural science, philosophy, and social sciences. The BA is the most efficient way (though it is not the only way) for a student to get a dual degree or a double major in mathematics and another discipline. |
| To know more details about the three different tracks and their future career paths, | To know more details about the three different tracks and their future career paths, | ||
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| ===== 2. Degree Requirements ===== | ===== 2. Degree Requirements ===== | ||
| - | <WRAP rounded center important > Read the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/bulletin/2023-24/acadprogs/harpur/mathematics.html/|University Bulletin]] for a very comprehensive and detailed official description about the program requirements for each of the six degree options. In addition to the major/minor requirements, the Harpur College requirements can be found on [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/advising/requirements-policies/degree-requirements.html|this webpage]]. | + | <WRAP rounded center important > Read the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/bulletin/2023-24/acadprogs/harpur/mathematics.html/|University Bulletin]] for a very comprehensive and detailed official description of the program requirements for each of the six degree options. In addition to the major/minor requirements, the Harpur College requirements can be found on [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/advising/requirements-policies/degree-requirements.html|this webpage]]. |
| - | Please be careful about the [[ug:grade_req|Grade Requirements]] for degree and prerequisite of registering courses. | + | Please be careful about the [[ug:grade_req|Grade Requirements]] for the degree and prerequisite of registering courses. |
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| - | ====== ====== | + | ====== 4. Forms for Undergraduates ====== |
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| - | ===== 3. Course Selection and Registration ===== | + | ===== 5. Course Selection and Registration ===== |
| - | To plan coursework effectively, students should consider both **prerequisite** dependencies between courses and the **semester** in which a course is offered. Prerequisites are particularly important in our department, and some courses are only available in certain semesters. Failing to account for these details could result in a student being unable to take required courses and potentially delaying graduation. In exceptional cases when prerequisite courses are in progress in current semester without knowing grades, students may request a temporary waiver of prerequisites during the advance registration period using the [[https://www2.math.binghamton.edu/lib/exe/fetch.php/forms/math_prereq_exception_form.pdf?cache=nocache|Prerequisite Exception Request Form]]. However, the proof of passing the prerequisite course is required at the start of the semester to remain enrolled in the class. | + | To plan coursework effectively, students should consider both **prerequisite** dependencies between courses and the **semester** in which a course is offered. Prerequisites are particularly important in our department, and some courses are only available in certain semesters. Failing to account for these details could result in a student being unable to take required courses and potentially delaying graduation. In exceptional cases when prerequisite courses are in progress in the current semester without knowing grades, students may request a temporary waiver of prerequisites during the advance registration period using the [[https://www2.math.binghamton.edu/lib/exe/fetch.php/forms/math_prereq_exception_form.pdf?cache=nocache|Prerequisite Exception Request Form]]. However, proof of passing the prerequisite course is required at the start of the semester to remain enrolled in the class. |
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| - | ===== 4. Information Regarding Calculus ===== | + | ===== 6. Information Regarding Calculus ===== |
| * [[:Calculus|The Calculus Overview]] | * [[:Calculus|The Calculus Overview]] | ||
| * [[calculus:placementtest:start|Calculus placement test]] | * [[calculus:placementtest:start|Calculus placement test]] | ||
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| - | ===== 5. Credits Transfer ===== | + | ===== 7. Credits Transfer ===== |
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| * Fill out the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/advising/forms/docs/transfer-credit-petition-major-updated-1.31.23.pdf|Harpur College Transfer Credit Petition form]]. Save the completed form as an **editable PDF file**; images/snapshots are discouraged. | * Fill out the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/advising/forms/docs/transfer-credit-petition-major-updated-1.31.23.pdf|Harpur College Transfer Credit Petition form]]. Save the completed form as an **editable PDF file**; images/snapshots are discouraged. | ||
| - | * Send an email with the completed form to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Prof. Guifang Fu (gfu@math.binghamton.edu) for review and approval. Include in the email: Current syllabus of the course; Website of the department/university that offers the transfer course; and Information on when you plan to take the transfer course. | + | * Send an email with the completed form to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Prof. Guifang Fu (gfu@math.binghamton.edu) for review and approval. Include in the email the current syllabus of the course; the website of the department/university that offers the transfer course; and Information on when you plan to take the transfer course. |
| Online courses (especially asynchronous ones) are generally **not** approved for transfer (in some cases, transfer credits may be granted after passing our final exam with a grade of C or better.) | Online courses (especially asynchronous ones) are generally **not** approved for transfer (in some cases, transfer credits may be granted after passing our final exam with a grade of C or better.) | ||
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| - | ===== 6. Faculty Advisors ===== | + | ===== 8. Accelerated Programs ===== |
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| - | Students can seek advices from the following faculty members: | + | |
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| - | * Every major is assigned a **faculty advisor** at the time of the major declaration. Students should meet regularly with the faculty advisor to discuss course selection and career goals. Students are free to choose another advisor after they get to know the faculty better. | + | |
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| - | * Students can also seek help from **Advising Liaison**, David Biddle (biddle@math.binghamton.edu). The Advising Liaison is the //de facto// advisor for students who are interested in math but has not declared the math major as well as those math majors who are still taking lower-level courses. | + | |
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| - | * Additionally, any issue related to the major/minor can be discussed with the **Director of Undergraduate Studies** (the current Director of Undergraduate Studies is Prof. Guifang Fu, gfu@binghamton.edu). Among other responsibilities, the Director of Undergraduate Studies is in charge of transfer course approvals, prerequisite exceptions, DegreeWork exceptions, and so on. | + | |
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| - | ===== 7. Accelerated Programs ===== | + | |
| An accelerated program allows a student to obtain a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in five years. You complete most of the coursework for your Bachelor's degree in your first three years. In your fourth year, you take both Bachelor's- and Master's-level courses, graduate with your Bachelor's degree, and formally apply to the Graduate School. In your fifth year, you are admitted to Graduate School and focus solely on graduate coursework. Check the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/degrees/4-plus-1.html|Combined Degree Programs (4+1)]] for more details. | An accelerated program allows a student to obtain a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in five years. You complete most of the coursework for your Bachelor's degree in your first three years. In your fourth year, you take both Bachelor's- and Master's-level courses, graduate with your Bachelor's degree, and formally apply to the Graduate School. In your fifth year, you are admitted to Graduate School and focus solely on graduate coursework. Check the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/degrees/4-plus-1.html|Combined Degree Programs (4+1)]] for more details. | ||
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| We offer the following three accelerated 4+1 Master programs, allowing students to obtain a //Bachelor's degree// and a //Master's degree// in five years. | We offer the following three accelerated 4+1 Master programs, allowing students to obtain a //Bachelor's degree// and a //Master's degree// in five years. | ||
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| * [[https://www.binghamton.edu/som/graduate-programs/mba/harpur.html|Harpur/MBA 4+1 program]] | * [[https://www.binghamton.edu/som/graduate-programs/mba/harpur.html|Harpur/MBA 4+1 program]] | ||
| * [[https://www.binghamton.edu/tlel/academics/accelerated/index.html|BA in Mathematical Sciences/ MAT Math Adolescent Education]] | * [[https://www.binghamton.edu/tlel/academics/accelerated/index.html|BA in Mathematical Sciences/ MAT Math Adolescent Education]] | ||
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| - | ===== 8. Mathematics Teachers ===== | ||
| - | For students who are interested in becoming math teachers, Binghamton offers: | + | ===== 9. Faculty Advisors ===== |
| - | * Either the BA (Mathematics Track) or BS (Mathematics Track) is suitable preparation for a Masters in Teaching program, | + | |
| - | * An [[https://www.binghamton.edu/tlel/academics/minor/index.html|undergraduate minor]] in Education | + | Students can seek advices from the following faculty members: |
| - | * A [[https://www.binghamton.edu/tlel/academics/degrees/initial-preparation/adolescence-education/index.html|Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics Adolescent Education]] | + | |
| - | * Here is a [[ug:new_teachers_recommended_courses|list of recommended courses]] for future math teachers. | + | * Every major is assigned a **faculty advisor** at the time of the major declaration. Students should meet regularly with the faculty advisor to discuss course selection and career goals. Students are free to choose another advisor after they get to know the faculty better. |
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| + | * Students can also seek help from **Advising Liaison**, David Biddle (biddle@math.binghamton.edu). The Advising Liaison is the //de facto// advisor for students who are interested in math but have not declared the math major as well as those math majors who are still taking lower-level courses. | ||
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| + | * Additionally, any issue related to the major/minor can be discussed with the **Director of Undergraduate Studies** (the current Director of Undergraduate Studies is Prof. Guifang Fu, gfu@binghamton.edu). Among other responsibilities, the Director of Undergraduate Studies is in charge of transfer course approvals, prerequisite exceptions, DegreeWork exceptions, and so on. | ||
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| - | ===== 9. Honors, Awards and Scholarships ===== | + | ===== 10. Honors, Awards and Scholarships ===== |
| - | Every semester, we grant to our best graduating majors a distinction called "honors". Learn about [[:ug:honors|graduation with honors]]. The department hosts a [[http://people.math.binghamton.edu/alex/Pi_Mu_Epsilon_at_Binghamton_University.html|local chapter]] of [[http://www.pme-math.org/|Pi Mu Epsilon]], the National Mathematics Honor Society. In addition to departmental graduation honors, the department grants several awards and scholarships each year to students who have made outstanding achievements in mathematical sciences. Many awards are made possible because of donations from our alumni and friends. These awards include the following. | + | Every semester, we grant our best graduating majors a distinction called "honors". Learn about [[:ug:honors|graduation with honors]]. The department hosts a [[http://people.math.binghamton.edu/alex/Pi_Mu_Epsilon_at_Binghamton_University.html|local chapter]] of [[http://www.pme-math.org/|Pi Mu Epsilon]], the National Mathematics Honor Society. In addition to departmental graduation honors, the department grants several awards and scholarships each year to students who have made outstanding achievements in mathematical sciences. Many awards are made possible because of donations from our alumni and friends. These awards include the following. |
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| * **Lawrence I. Wilkins Scholarship** -- awarded to a Harpur student majoring in math with academic excellence. Recipients are selected in the Spring for the following academic year. | * **Lawrence I. Wilkins Scholarship** -- awarded to a Harpur student majoring in math with academic excellence. Recipients are selected in the Spring for the following academic year. | ||
| * **Miguel Arcones Memorial Award** -- established in 2013 to honor the memory of Professor Miguel Arcones. Awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student in the actuarial program. | * **Miguel Arcones Memorial Award** -- established in 2013 to honor the memory of Professor Miguel Arcones. Awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student in the actuarial program. | ||
| - | * **Award for Putnam Competition and Problem Solving** -- presented to undergraduate majors in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who participated in and received good results in the Putnam Mathematics Competition and/or the Problem of the Week problem-solving series. | + | * **Award for Putnam Competition and Problem-Solving** -- presented to undergraduate majors in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who participated in and received good results in the Putnam Mathematics Competition and/or the Problem of the Week problem-solving series. |
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| - | ===== 10. Student Organizations and Activities ===== | + | ===== 11. Student Organizations and Activities ===== |
| The students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics frequently participate in the following organizations and in a wide range of activities. | The students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics frequently participate in the following organizations and in a wide range of activities. | ||
| * [[https://sites.google.com/binghamtonsa.org/binghamtonmathclub/home|The Undergraduate Math Club and MAA student chapter]] | * [[https://sites.google.com/binghamtonsa.org/binghamtonmathclub/home|The Undergraduate Math Club and MAA student chapter]] | ||
| - | * [[https://sites.google.com/binghamton.edu/bingawm/home|The Association for Women in Mathematics Student Chapter]] | + | * [[https://bengaged.binghamton.edu/awm/home/|The Association for Women in Mathematics Student Chapter]] |
| * [[https://budatascienceandanalytics.github.io/|The Data Science and Analytics Club]] | * [[https://budatascienceandanalytics.github.io/|The Data Science and Analytics Club]] | ||
| * [[actuary:actassn|The Actuarial Association]] | * [[actuary:actassn|The Actuarial Association]] | ||
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| - | ===== 11. Additional Resources ===== | + | ===== 12. Additional Resources ===== |
| * [[http://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/advising/|Harpur College Student Advising Office]] | * [[http://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/advising/|Harpur College Student Advising Office]] | ||
| * [[https://www.binghamton.edu/registrar/|Student Records and Registrar Services]] | * [[https://www.binghamton.edu/registrar/|Student Records and Registrar Services]] | ||
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| - | ===== 12. For Prospective Students ===== | + | ===== 13. For Prospective Students ===== |
| If you are new to the Math major/minor, please spend a few minutes to read answers to [[http://people.math.binghamton.edu/qiao/advising.html|some Frequently Asked Questions]]. | If you are new to the Math major/minor, please spend a few minutes to read answers to [[http://people.math.binghamton.edu/qiao/advising.html|some Frequently Asked Questions]]. | ||
| If you are a prospective student who is interested in visiting the department and talking with our faculty members, you can make an appointment with the [[https://www2.math.binghamton.edu/p/contact/|department secretary]]. | If you are a prospective student who is interested in visiting the department and talking with our faculty members, you can make an appointment with the [[https://www2.math.binghamton.edu/p/contact/|department secretary]]. | ||
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