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| - | ~~META:title=Undergraduate Program~~ | + | ~~META:title=Math: Undergraduate Program~~ |
| ====== Undergraduate Program ====== | ====== Undergraduate Program ====== | ||
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| ===== Start here ===== | ===== 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 the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/math/undergraduate/|university program page]]. | |
| - | 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 [[https://www.binghamton.edu/math/undergraduate/|Undergraduate Program Overview]] and [[https://www.binghamton.edu/math/undergraduate/tracks/|Overview of Major Tracks]], | + | |
| If you are: | If you are: | ||
| - | + | * **A prospective student or still exploring whether to study Math/Statistics at Binghamton.** | |
| - | * **Thinking about declaring, dropping, or changing a major or minor in Math/Statistics.** | + | Start with the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/math/undergraduate/|program overview on the university site]]. To visit the department and talk with faculty, contact the [[https://www2.math.binghamton.edu/p/contact/|department secretary]]. |
| - | Go to Section 3, **“Declare, Drop, and Change Major/Minor”**, which includes the Google form and instructions. | + | * **Thinking about declaring, dropping, or changing a major or minor in Math/Statistics.** |
| - | + | Go to Section 3, **"Declare, Drop, or Change Major/Minor"**. | |
| - | * **Already a Math/Statistics major or minor and planning your courses.** | + | * **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. | + | Go to Section 5, **"Course Selection and Registration"**. |
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| - | * **A prospective student or still exploring whether to study Math/Statistics at Binghamton.** | + | |
| - | Go to Section 11, **“For Prospective Students”**. | + | |
| Need non-department help? See [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/advising/|Harpur Advising]] (general advising) and [[https://www.binghamton.edu/registrar/|Registrar]] (records/transcripts). | Need non-department help? See [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/advising/|Harpur Advising]] (general advising) and [[https://www.binghamton.edu/registrar/|Registrar]] (records/transcripts). | ||
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| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
| - | To **declare** or **drop** a major or minor, fill in [[https://docs.google.com/a/binghamton.edu/forms/d/1zNGh0jFPR0hSkc3YRJMiq1mn9FmqgpmrMPsMsP1PCjg/viewform|this Google Form]]. | + | To **declare** or **drop** a major or minor, fill in [[https://docs.google.com/a/binghamton.edu/forms/d/1zNGh0jFPR0hSkc3YRJMiq1mn9FmqgpmrMPsMsP1PCjg/viewform|this Google Form]]. |
| **BS majors:** Before declaring, you must meet with a faculty member. If you haven't done so yet but need to declare now, consider declaring a BA first and switching to BS later. | **BS majors:** Before declaring, you must meet with a faculty member. If you haven't done so yet but need to declare now, consider declaring a BA first and switching to BS later. | ||
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| * {{:forms:independent-study-course-registration-form_497.pdf?nocache|Undergraduate Independent Study (Math 497) Form}} — Find a faculty member willing to supervise, then visit the math department office. Note that there is a limit on how many independent study credits can count toward the major. | * {{:forms:independent-study-course-registration-form_497.pdf?nocache|Undergraduate Independent Study (Math 497) Form}} — Find a faculty member willing to supervise, then visit the math department office. Note that there is a limit on how many independent study credits can count toward the major. | ||
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| ===== 5. Course Selection and Registration ===== | ===== 5. Course Selection and Registration ===== | ||
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| * [[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzaRe4lA3keJNy1MOEpwWlliM2s?resourcekey=0-Y8AehC-s_jroa55SIY-VXQ&usp=sharing|Past course syllabi by semester]] | * [[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzaRe4lA3keJNy1MOEpwWlliM2s?resourcekey=0-Y8AehC-s_jroa55SIY-VXQ&usp=sharing|Past course syllabi by semester]] | ||
| - | ===== 5. Summer and Winter Sessions ===== | + | |
| + | ===== 6. Summer and Winter Sessions ===== | ||
| The department offers online math courses during summer and winter sessions. All courses are **synchronous** (live scheduled meetings, not self-paced). See the [[http://matrix.math.binghamton.edu/d/cgi-bin/schedule/course_schedule_form|department course schedule]] for current offerings and session dates. | The department offers online math courses during summer and winter sessions. All courses are **synchronous** (live scheduled meetings, not self-paced). See the [[http://matrix.math.binghamton.edu/d/cgi-bin/schedule/course_schedule_form|department course schedule]] for current offerings and session dates. | ||
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| - | + | ===== 7. Information Regarding Calculus ===== | |
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| - | ===== 6. Information Regarding Calculus ===== | + | |
| * [[:Calculus|The Calculus Overview]] | * [[:Calculus|The Calculus Overview]] | ||
| * [[calculus:placementtest:start|Calculus placement test]] | * [[calculus:placementtest:start|Calculus placement test]] | ||
| - | * [[math_227_place-out_exam| Math 227 place-out exam]] | + | * [[math_227_place-out_exam|Math 227 place-out exam]] |
| * [[calculus:how_to_register|How to register for calculus classes]] | * [[calculus:how_to_register|How to register for calculus classes]] | ||
| * [[helprooms:start|Help room schedules]] | * [[helprooms:start|Help room schedules]] | ||
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| - | More details about some important Calculus courses | + | More details about some important Calculus courses |
| - | * [[calculus:math_223_224|Introduction to Calculus (Math 223)]] | + | * [[calculus:math_223_224|Introduction to Calculus (Math 223)]] |
| - | * [[calculus:math_224_225:start|Calculus I (Math 224/225)]] | + | * [[calculus:math_224_225:start|Calculus I (Math 224/225)]] |
| - | * [[calculus:math_226_227:start|Calculus II (Math 226/227)]] | + | * [[calculus:math_226_227:start|Calculus II (Math 226/227)]] |
| - | * [[calculus:math_323:start|Calculus III (Math 323)]] | + | * [[calculus:math_323:start|Calculus III (Math 323)]] |
| - | * [[math220|Calculus for Business and Management (Math 220)]] | + | * [[math220|Calculus for Business and Management (Math 220)]] |
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| - | ===== 7. Credit Transfer and Exam Credit ===== | + | |
| + | ===== 8. Credit Transfer and Exam Credit ===== | ||
| ==== Exam Credit (AP / IB / CLEP) ==== | ==== Exam Credit (AP / IB / CLEP) ==== | ||
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| * **Online asynchronous courses** are generally not approved for transfer. | * **Online asynchronous courses** are generally not approved for transfer. | ||
| + | * **Upper-level courses** (Math 330 and above) are rarely approved for transfer. | ||
| * **Courses from non-US institutions** are generally not approved unless part of a regular degree-granting curriculum or an approved Binghamton-affiliated program (e.g., BU study abroad). Standalone summer or winter courses abroad are not accepted. | * **Courses from non-US institutions** are generally not approved unless part of a regular degree-granting curriculum or an approved Binghamton-affiliated program (e.g., BU study abroad). Standalone summer or winter courses abroad are not accepted. | ||
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
| + | ===== 9. Accelerated (4+1) Programs ===== | ||
| - | + | Binghamton's 4+1 programs let qualified students earn a bachelor's + master's degree in about five years. | |
| - | ===== 8. Accelerated (4+1) Programs ===== | + | |
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| - | Binghamton’s 4+1 programs let qualified students earn a bachelor’s + master’s degree in about five years. | + | |
| See [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/degrees/4-plus-1.html|Combined Degree Programs (4+1)]] for general eligibility and policies. | See [[https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/degrees/4-plus-1.html|Combined Degree Programs (4+1)]] for general eligibility and policies. | ||
| Math-related options include: | Math-related options include: | ||
| - | * [[https://www.binghamton.edu/math/graduate/4-plus-1.html|BA/BS Mathematical Sciences → MS in Data Science and Statistics (DSS)]] | + | * [[https://www.binghamton.edu/math/undergraduate/overview/4-plus-1.html|BA/BS Mathematical Sciences → MS in Data Science and Statistics (DSS)]] |
| * [[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 Mathematical Sciences → MAT Mathematics (Adolescent Education)]] | * [[https://www.binghamton.edu/tlel/academics/accelerated/index.html|BA Mathematical Sciences → MAT Mathematics (Adolescent Education)]] | ||
| - | ===== 9. Planning for Graduate School ===== | + | ===== 10. Planning for Graduate School ===== |
| If you are considering graduate school in mathematics, statistics, or a related field, start planning early. | If you are considering graduate school in mathematics, statistics, or a related field, start planning early. | ||
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| - | ===== 10. Faculty Advisors ===== | + | ===== 11. Faculty Advisors ===== |
| You can get advising in several ways, depending on the question: | You can get advising in several ways, depending on the question: | ||
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| * **Advising Liaison (especially for pre-majors / lower-division).** | * **Advising Liaison (especially for pre-majors / lower-division).** | ||
| - | * **David Biddle** (biddle@math.binghamton.edu) is the department’s Coordinator of Undegraduate Advising. | + | * **David Biddle** (biddle@math.binghamton.edu) is the department's Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising. |
| * He is the primary contact for students exploring the major (not yet declared) and for majors still completing mostly lower-level coursework. | * He is the primary contact for students exploring the major (not yet declared) and for majors still completing mostly lower-level coursework. | ||
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| - | ===== 11. Honors, Awards and Scholarships ===== | + | ===== 12. Honors, Awards and Scholarships ===== |
| We recognize students through **graduation with departmental honors** and several **annual awards/scholarships**. | We recognize students through **graduation with departmental honors** and several **annual awards/scholarships**. | ||
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| - | + | ===== 13. Student Organizations and Activities ===== | |
| - | ===== 12. 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. | ||
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| * [[https://bengaged.binghamton.edu/actuarial/home/|The Actuarial Association]] | * [[https://bengaged.binghamton.edu/actuarial/home/|The Actuarial Association]] | ||
| * [[http://people.math.binghamton.edu/alex/Pi_Mu_Epsilon_at_Binghamton_University.html|The Binghamton Chapter]] of [[http://www.pme-math.org/|Pi Mu Epsilon]], the National Mathematics Honor Society. | * [[http://people.math.binghamton.edu/alex/Pi_Mu_Epsilon_at_Binghamton_University.html|The Binghamton Chapter]] of [[http://www.pme-math.org/|Pi Mu Epsilon]], the National Mathematics Honor Society. | ||
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| - | ===== 13. For Prospective Students ===== | ||
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| - | 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]]. | ||
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| - | 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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