Undergraduate Education
From modelling physical reactions to
quantifying force interactions to analyzing computer code, mathematics is
fundamental to the practice of science, engineering, and technology. Industry
needs highly skilled people to solve complex problems by analyzing them within
an appropriate mathematical framework. As a student at South Dakota Mines, you
will study the role mathematics plays in these disciplines and have many
opportunities to engage more deeply with it. Our math graduates enjoy a high
placement rate in a wide variety of careers or graduate programs.
South Dakota Mines offers a distinctive
mathematics degree that makes the most of its science and engineering mission.
Our degree in Mathematics strikes the perfect balance between
theoretical and applied mathematics, providing graduates the skills needed to
succeed in careers in industry or graduate education.
The degree includes a core of rigorous pure
mathematics, a foundation in statistics and computation, and a solid background
in programming. It is also infinitely customizable: working with your advisor,
you can specialize your mathematics degree to meet your professional and
personal goals, be they in science, engineering, or graduate school. There is a reason why mathematics is the most
popular double major on campus!
Finally, undergraduate math majors collaborate
with faculty on mathematical research, which at many institutions is an honor
reserved only for graduate students. Students engage in novel research, produce
a research paper, and present their work locally and regionally.
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Mathematical Minors
South Dakota Mines also offers two options for mathematical minors, which provide students in engineering or science majors a more complete background in mathematics to complement and enhance their professional degree. Learn more: