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 ====== Undergraduate Program ======
-**See the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/math/undergraduate/|undergraduate page]] on the University website.**
+===== Start here =====
+This page is for current and incoming Binghamton students who need the practical details of the Mathematics & Statistics majors and minor: forms, policies, and course-planning tools. For an overview of the program and tracks, see [[ug:overview|Overview of the Major Tracks]] and the University's [[https://www.binghamton.edu/math/undergraduate/|Undergraduate Programs in Mathematical Sciences]] page.
+If you are:
+  * **Thinking about declaring, dropping, or changing a major or minor in Math/Statistics.**
+    Go to Section 3, **“Declare, Drop, and Change Major/Minor”**, which includes the Google form and instructions.
+  * **Already a Math/Statistics major or minor and planning your courses.**
+    Go to Section 5, **“Course Selection and Registration”**, where you’ll find the prerequisite infographic, unofficial course schedules, and links to past syllabi.
+  * **A prospective student or still exploring whether to study Math/Statistics at Binghamton.**
+    Go to Section 13, **“For Prospective Students”**.
 ===== 1. Degree Options =====
-The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has the following **six degree options**: three BA major tracks, two BS major tracks, and one minor, covering a wide range of topics in mathematics and statistics.
+The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has the following **seven degree options**: three BA major tracks, three BS major tracks, and one minor, covering a wide range of topics in mathematics and statistics.
   * **Bachelor of Arts** in **Mathematical Sciences** with
      * a track in **Mathematics**,
-     * a track in **Statistics**, and
+     * a track in **Data Science and Statistics (DSS)**, and
      * a track in **Actuarial Science**.
   * **Bachelor of Science** in **Mathematical Sciences** with
      * a track in **Mathematics**, and
+     * a track in **Data Science and Statistics (DSS)**, and
      * a track in **Actuarial Science**.
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+=== BA vs. BS in Mathematics ===
+  * **BA in Mathematics:** Broad exposure to mathematics and statistics with an emphasis on practical applications. Requires fewer math courses, giving you flexibility to explore other fields (e.g., languages, arts, natural and social sciences). It’s often the most efficient path to a double major or dual degree.
+  * **BS in Mathematics:** More demanding, with additional upper-level and proof-oriented coursework. Designed for students aiming at graduate study in mathematics, statistics, or related fields. Our BS also includes an actuarial track for those who want more preparation toward actuarial exams.
+  * **Both degrees:** Require the same total number of credits; the BS simply includes more math courses. The BA is not an inferior degree—it’s a different pathway aligned with different goals. Choose the option that best fits your interests and plans after graduation.
+/*
 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,
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 ===== 2. Degree Requirements =====
-<WRAP rounded center important > Read the [[https://catalog.binghamton.edu/index.php?catoid=2|University Bulletin]] ([[https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=170|BA]], [[https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=171|BS]], and [[https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=172|Minor]]) 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]].
+<WRAP rounded center important > Read the [[https://catalog.binghamton.edu/index.php|Academic Guide]] ([[https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=1025&returnto=209|BA]], [[https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=1026&returnto=209|BS]], and [[https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=1027&returnto=209|Minor]]) for a very comprehensive and detailed official description of the program requirements for each of the seven 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 the degree and prerequisite of registering courses.
 </WRAP>
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-====== 4. Forms for Undergraduates ======
+===== 4. Forms for Undergraduates =====
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   * [[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzaRe4lA3keJNy1MOEpwWlliM2s?resourcekey=0-Y8AehC-s_jroa55SIY-VXQ&usp=sharing|Past course syllabi by semesters]]
+  * **In-person final exams for Summer/Winter online math courses.** Some Winter/Summer online math courses require an on-campus, in-person final exam at Binghamton. A very limited off-campus, in-person proctoring exception may be approved in advance by the Department. No remote/virtual proctoring.          {{https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRXbuOyAvTfeAtvvzOS165eXK8JLmlis8Wij3bgmXXptUFHv-IU70JrLbYLE9EWCaR1VLdTGZsk7GU8/pub | Details and exception request form.}}
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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.
-  * 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.
+  * Send an email with the completed form to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Prof. Vladislav Kargin, vkargin@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.)
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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.
-  * 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.
+  * 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. Vladislav Kargin, vkargin@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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