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Undergraduate Mathematics at
Penn State University
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First Things First…
Welcome!
We are truly glad you could visit our campus and our department today!
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About Our Department
Who we are…
~60 tenure/tenure-track faculty~25 instructors and lecturers~80 graduate students~190 undergraduate mathematics majors
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About Our DepartmentInternationally-recognized research in…
• Algebra and Number Theory • Computational and Applied Mathematics • Dynamics and Geometry • Fluid Mechanics (Pritchard Laboratory)• Geometry and Mathematical Physics • Geometric Functional Analysis • Mathematical Logic • Partial Differential Equations
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Undergraduate Math at PSU
Penn State offers two degrees in mathematics at the undergraduate level:
• Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.)• Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
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Undergraduate Math at PSU
Seven options within the B.S. degree in mathematics
Every option consists of …• Major Requirements - common to all • Option Requirements - vary by option• General Education Requirements
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Undergraduate Math at PSU
The seven options under the B.S. degree in mathematics are:
• Actuarial Mathematics• Applied Analysis• Computational Mathematics• General Mathematics• Graduate Study• Systems Analysis• Teacher Certification
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Advanced Placement Credit
• If you receive a grade of 4 or 5 on the Calculus AB exam or a grade of 3 on the Calculus BC exam, you receive credit for MATH 140.
• If you receive a grade of 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC exam, you receive credit for MATH 140 and 141.
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Your Academic “Package”
• Concurrent Major
• Minor(s)
• Cooperative Education or Internship www.science.psu.edu/coop/
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Your Academic “Package”
• Study Abroad www.science.psu.edu/scienceabroad
• Math Undergraduate Researchwww.math.psu.edu/ug/curm/
• MASS Program www.math.psu.edu/mass/
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Your Academic “Package”
• Join the Math Club www.clubs.psu.edu/up/math/
• Be a math tutor, grader, or exam proctor (for pay!)
• Participate in other clubs or activities
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Careers in Mathematics
A math major is a doorway to many different careers!
Some informational resources …• Dr. Sellers’ Career Website www.math.psu.edu/UG/careers.htm
• MBNA Career Services www.sa.psu.edu/career
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Several Career Examples
• Research Mathematician
• College Professor• High School Teacher• Actuary• Statistician• Research Scientist• Software Analyst• Computer Programmer• Financial Planner• Stockbroker
• Cryptoanalyst• Mortgage Broker• Data Analyst• Technical Writer• Insurance Broker• Budget Analyst• Operations Research
Analyst• Information Scientist• IRS investigator
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Contact Information
If at any time you have further questions about our program …
•Contact us at [email protected]•Call our Undergraduate Mathematics
Office at 814-865-7528•Visit our website at www.math.psu.edu