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Contact Information:
Department of Mathematical Sciences
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
phone: 605-677-5262
fax: 605-677-5263
usdmath@usd.edu
Last Modified: 02/01/08
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Mathematics
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Mathematics has been called the universal language. It's a language used in nearly every aspect of our lives, from balancing checkbooks to calculating the distance to the stars.
Part logic, part problem solving, part philosophy and part exploration, mathematics opens the door to an amazing world of questions still to be asked and answered. Mathematicians are increasingly in demand as teachers, statisticians, modelers, actuaries, researchers - any position requiring an analytical and quantitative thinker.
Mathematics and math-related careers are consistently rated among the top five best careers. Actuaries and statisticians are in demand in business, government and industry, while an increasing number of businesses and organizations rely on mathematical modeling to solve their most perplexing problems. A severe shortage of qualified K-12 math teachers makes education a good career choice, and math grads are sought after for graduate and professional programs.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers the BA, BS and MA degrees. Students can choose from traditional courses in pure mathematics and extensive studies in statistics - a rapidly growing field of applied mathematics.
Mathematics is a department within the College of Arts and Sciences, the University's oldest academic unit. The College of Arts and Sciences provides the foundation for all of the University's undergraduate students and offers outstanding preparation for graduate and professional programs. Faculty members are committed to their students and to their academic disciplines.
Dan Van Peursem, Department Chair
Mathematical Sciences
Department of Arts & Sciences
319 Dakota Hall
Telephone: 605-677-5262
Fax: 605-677-5263
Email: usdmath@usd.edu
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