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MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES bachelor of arts COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

What can I do with this degree? One of the oldest and most fundamental sciences known to humankind is still a basic Our graduates have found careers in tool for understanding the world and solving the planet’s economic, scientific, mathematics, operations research, and engineering, physics and business problems. It is also a living, dynamic subject. statistics in the fields of teaching, research, Mathematicians today use computational techniques, algorithms, and the latest industry, insurance, state government, and computer technology to meet the ever-increasing demand for diverse quantitative skills. management. Because many public and private sector positions require master’s In this program, you’ll learn the fundamentals, but will also choose electives that prepare and Ph.D. degrees, many of our students you for advanced study or one of dozens of careers in this challenging field. go on to graduate study in specialized areas such as statistics, bio-statistics, ADVANTAGE UIS mathematical biology, and industrial and ■ Faculty depth and breadth. No giant lecture halls. No teaching assistants. Classes are taught applied mathematics. by UIS’ math professors, who hold Ph.D.s from institutions such as Yale University, University of Wisconsin, Southern Illinois University, and Oklahoma State University. Learn from the pros. Recent employers include: ■ Theory or Applied. The work of mathematicians falls into two broad classes — theoretical Horace Mann Educational Solutions, Inc. (pure) mathematics and applied mathematics. These classes, however, are not sharply Illinois Department of Insurance defined, and often overlap. Generally, if you plan to teach mathematics or work in engineering Lo ckheed Martin or the physical sciences, you should choose mathematics courses as electives. If you wish to Michigan State University Springfield School District #186 apply mathematical methods to life sciences, social sciences, or business fields, you should IBM Global Service, Hong Kong choose operations research or statistics courses. Fe deral Highway Administration Oracle, Inc. Software A mathematician by any other Those who can, teach. Talk about job John Deere Life Insurance Co. National Computer Systems Pearson name . . . Because mathematics is the security. There is a critical shortage of qualified foundation upon which so many other elementary and academic disciplines are built, secondary math Practically speaking. the number of professionals teachers in Illinois If it’s running smoothly, chances are, a using mathematical and throughout the mathematician was involved. Techniques techniques is much nation. In 2004, UIS such as mathematical modeling and greater than the number received a federal grant to computational methods are used to formally designated as offer its bachelor’s degree, analyze the most efficient way to schedule mathematicians. A math along with Illinois teacher airline routes between cities, the effect degree often launches the certification preparation, to and safety of new drugs, the aerodynamic careers of engineers, computer students who have already earned their characteristics of an experimental scientists, physicists, economists, A.A. or A.S. degree at a community college. automobile, or the cost-effectiveness of statisticians, actuaries, operations research You can complete the degree entirely online alternative manufacturing processes. analysts, even astronauts. The sky is no as well as in the classroom. Choose to longer the limit with this degree. teach and count on being in demand. Bill Bade Chair, Mathematics & Engineering Hot, hot, hot. A successful math major represents a Sciences Department combination of creativity and analytic rigor that is respected Lincoln Land Community College worldwide. Some of the hottest fields today include biostatistics, mathematical biology, technical “Graduating in 1992, I earned a degree consulting, pharmaceutical research and in Mathematical Sciences, which opened development, aerospace, and cryptanalysis, in doors for me and allowed me to advance which you design, analyze and decipher to my current position. Looking back, I encryption systems to transmit military, think the accessibility and genuine care political, financial, or law enforcement- expressed by my professors played a large related information in code. part in my success.”

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The bachelor of arts in mathematical sciences is designed to prepare students for careers using mathematics, operations research, and statistics in the fields of teaching, research, industry, insurance, and management or for graduate study in mathematical sciences or related areas. By making different choices from technical electives, students can tailor their degrees to prepare for these various careers.

Faculty Hei-Chi Chan, Yuichi Iwashita, Program Requirements C. Statistics specialization requires: Mahdi Majidi-Zolbanin, Tung Nguyen, Communication Skills Requirement MAT 330 Entrance Assessment 0 Hrs. MAT 421 Statistical Methods 4 Hrs. Carol Saltsgaver, Chung-Hsien Sung, Larry Required Mathematical Sciences Courses MAT 431 Mathematical Statistics I 4 Hrs. Stonecipher, Richard Ringeisen Core Concentration Courses One elective from A 4 Hrs. MAT 332 Linear Algebra 4 Hrs. Total 12 Hrs. bachelor of arts MAT 415 Advanced Calculus 4 Hrs. Entrance Requirements MAT 431 Mathematical Statistics I 4 Hrs. Students wishing to minor in mathematical A. Admission to UIS. MAT 444 Operations Research Methods 4 Hrs. Total 16 Hrs. sciences should select an adviser from among B. Completion of campus assessment test and entrance assessment test for majors. (Both One of the following clusters: 16 Hrs. the mathematical sciences faculty who will Cluster A help ensure that all requirements for the tests are given at the beginning of each MAT 403 Abstract Algebra 4 Hrs. semester.) MAT 404 Geometry 4 Hrs. minor are met. C. Matriculation into the mathematical sciences Two MAT elective courses 8 Hrs. Visit our website for more program. Requirements for matriculation are Cluster B information on 1) selection of a mathematical sciences faculty MAT 421 Statistical Methods 4 Hrs. MAT 432 Mathematical Statistics II 4 Hrs. ■ Engaged Citizenship requirement adviser, 2) completion of three semesters of Two MAT elective courses 8 Hrs. ■ Prerequisites calculus (MAT 115, MAT 116, MAT 217), Engaged Citizenship Coursework 13 Hrs. 3) ability to write computer programs in a General Electives 16 Hrs. To view course descriptions procedural language, and 4) enrollment in Total 61 Hrs. uis.edu/uiscatalog MAT 330 Entrance Assessment. Mathematical Sciences Minor Note: Courses taken to satisfy matriculation To earn a minor in mathematical sciences, CONTACT INFORMATION requirements are not counted as part of the students must complete a minimum of 24 Mathematical Sciences 61 credit hours of upper division work needed semester hours, at least 12 hours of which for graduation. Students may begin work must be upper division course work taken at Phone (217) 206-8405 toward a degree before matriculation into the UIS. Transfer credit for lower division course Fax (217) 206-6110 program, but matriculation should be work and for upper division mathematics completed before the last 16 semester hours of courses is evaluated on a case-by-case basis Website MAT courses needed for graduation. through the student petition process. Core uis.edu/math Entrance Requirements for courses include MAT 115 Calculus I, MAT Online Program 116 Calculus II, and MAT 332 Linear Office of Admissions (217) 206-4847 A. Earned a minimum of 30 credit hours at Algebra, or its equivalent. Students must or Toll free (888) 977-4847 the lower-division level. then select an area of specialization [email protected] B. GPA of 2.00 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) (mathematics, operations research, or uis.edu/admissions from an accredited college or university. statistics) and complete 12 semester hours as MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES MATHEMATICAL IMPORTANT! — Information effective fall 2009. Subject to change without notice. The information is not to be considered C. Completion of 3 semesters of calculus. follows: final, nor does it constitute a contract between the student and D. Ability to write computer programs in UIS. See uis.edu/uiscatalog for current program requirements. procedural language. A. Mathematics specialization requires:

MAT 403 Abstract Algebra 4 Hrs. Courses taken to satisfy matriculation MAT 404 Geometry 4 Hrs. requirements are not counted as part of the One elective from B or C 4 Hrs. Total 12 Hrs. 61 credit hours of upper-division work needed for graduation. B. Operations research specialization requires: Check the program’s website often for MAT 442 Probability Modeling and Computer announcement of new online courses, or visit Simulation 4 Hrs. http://online.uis.edu MAT 444 Operations Research Methods 4 Hrs. One elective from A 4 Hrs. Total 12 Hrs. Printed by Authority of the State Illinois-2/08-600-45179

The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the world 22 bachelor’s, 20 master’s, and the Doctorate of Public Administration. The class University of Illinois. Located on 746 picturesque acres in the state university has a special mission in public affairs and is known for extraordinary capital, UIS is a small, public liberal arts university where you learn in small internships, extensive online offerings, and a commitment to engaging classes with professors who know you. UIS offers 43 degree programs – students in the community and the world. Enrollment is 4,961 (fall 2009).