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| - | <WRAP centeralign>=======Overview of the Degree Tracks =======</WRAP> | + | <WRAP centeralign>=======Overview of the Major Tracks =======</WRAP> |
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| Mathematics belongs both to liberal arts and to sciences. It is not only the language of science (including social science), but also studied for its own beauty. It is therefore one of the most vital and lively subjects in the University curriculum. | Mathematics belongs both to liberal arts and to sciences. It is not only the language of science (including social science), but also studied for its own beauty. It is therefore one of the most vital and lively subjects in the University curriculum. | ||
| - | The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include five degree options that lead to the following three different tracks. | + | The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include five major degree options that lead to the following three major tracks. |
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| - | The common preliminary lower-level courses required for all math majors are calculus I--III (Math 224/225, Math 226/227 or Math 230, and Math 323) , linear algebra (Math 304), and number systems (Math 330). | + | |
| + | The common preliminary lower-level courses required for all the five math major options are calculus I--III (Math 224/225, Math 226/227 or Math 230, and Math 323) , linear algebra (Math 304), and number systems (Math 330). 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 coursework requirements for each of the five major degree options. | ||
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| ===== Mathematics Tracks (BA/BS) ===== | ===== Mathematics Tracks (BA/BS) ===== | ||
| - | The BA in Mathematical Sciences allows each student to flexibly fashion a course of study to meet his or her individual needs and interests. The BA track in Mathematics emphasizes both the //breadth// and //depth//. The student is encouraged to experience different areas in mathematical sciences. Core areas of Mathematics include Analysis, Algebra and Geometry/Topology. Other areas include Actuarial Science, Statistics, Combinatorics, Computer Science, and others. A student is required to finish one upper-level course from each of the three core areas, and two additional upper-level courses. The five upper-level courses must include a pairing of two courses in the same area to be selected from a list, according to the student's interests. | + | The BA in Mathematical Sciences allows each student to flexibly customize a course of study to meet his or her individual needs and interests, emphasizing either the //breadth// or //depth//. The student is encouraged to gain experience in different areas of mathematics. Core areas of Mathematics include Analysis, Algebra and Geometry/Topology. Other areas include Actuarial Science, Statistics, Combinatorics, Computer Science, and others. A student is required to finish one upper-level course from each of the three core areas, and two additional upper-level courses. To obtain a BA degree in in mathematical sciences with a mathematics track, a student must complete a minimum of 40 credits of coursework. |
| - | The challenging BS degree program provides excellent preparation for graduate studies. Students considering a BS degree should seek advice from their academic advisors as early as possible and plan their schedules carefully to meet the demanding requirements. In addition to the five lower-level courses, the BS degree requires 11 upper-level courses, include six courses from the core areas, and five upper-level elective courses. | + | The challenging BS degree program provides excellent preparation for graduate studies. Students considering a BS degree should seek advice from their academic advisors as early as possible and plan their schedules carefully to meet the demanding requirements. To obtain a BS degree in mathematical sciences with a mathematics track, a student must complete a minimum of 64 credits of coursework. |
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| ===== Statistics Track (BA) ===== | ===== Statistics Track (BA) ===== | ||
| - | Statistics is the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data, in the context of uncertainty. Statistics is primarily mathematical in nature but has grown through applications in the social sciences, natural sciences, as well as business and engineering, to become its own separate, though closely allied, field. | + | Statistics is the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data, in the context of uncertainty. Statistics is primarily mathematics in nature but has grown through applications in the social sciences, natural sciences, as well as business and engineering, to become its own separate, though closely allied, field. |
| - | The BA track in Statistics is designed to provide a solid mathematical and statistical foundation for a successful career in statistics, data analysis, and data science. It offers students the possibility of expanding the interdisciplinary aspect of the program by completing a second major. For example, students may combine statistics with computer science, biology, psychology, economics, accounting, finance, management science, or social science. | + | The BA track in Statistics is designed to provide a solid mathematical and statistical foundation for a successful career related to statisticians, data analysts, and data scientists. It offers students the possibility of expanding the interdisciplinary aspect of the program by completing a second major. For example, students may combine statistics with computer science, biology, psychology, economics, accounting, finance, management science, or social science. |
| - | In addition to the five lower-level courses, the BA track in Statistics requires 12.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences (that is 12 full-semester courses and one half-semester course). | + | To obtain a BA degree in mathematical sciences with a statistics track, a student must complete 50 credits of coursework. |
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| Refer to the [[https://www2.math.binghamton.edu/p/actuary/start|Math department section on actuarial sciences for more detailed information.]] | Refer to the [[https://www2.math.binghamton.edu/p/actuary/start|Math department section on actuarial sciences for more detailed information.]] | ||
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| + | Professional advancement results from passing a series of examinations administered by the actuarial societies and by the completion of specific courses approved by the actuarial societies. The BA track in Actuarial Science requires 10.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences (that is 10 full-semester courses and one half-semester course) and 2 courses in Economics. | ||
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| + | To obtain a BA degree in mathematical sciences with an actuarial science track, a student must complete 42 credits of coursework, including 10.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences and two courses in Economics. The BS | ||
| + | degree with an actuarial science track requires 58 credits of coursework, including 14.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences and 4 courses in Economics. | ||
| - | The BA/BS tracks in Actuarial Science are designed to prepare students for an actuarial career. Professional advancement results from passing a series of examinations administered by the actuarial societies and by the completion of specific courses approved by the actuarial societies. The BA track in Actuarial Science requires 10.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences (that is 10 full-semester courses and one half-semester course) and 2 courses in Economics. The BS track is designed for students who may wish to pursue a graduate degree in Actuarial Science or related fields, and it entails 14.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences and 4 courses in Economics. | ||
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