Mathematics

Dr. Omar Hijab, Chair

Dr. Boris Datskovsky, Director of Undergraduate Studies
215-204-7847
632 Wachman Hall
bdats@temple.edu

Mathematics majors may select either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program.

The B.A. program is a traditional program in pure mathematics. It is intended for students who plan to go to graduate school or to teach mathematics at a college or high school level after graduation. While the B.A. program has relatively few required courses, the required courses are academically demanding. The lack of heavy requirements is intended to provide students with an opportunity to explore their interests in and out of mathematics.

The B.S. program, which has more required courses, has an applied flavor. It is intended for students who plan to seek employment in a mathematics-related field or join a graduate program in applied mathematics or a mathematics-related field upon graduation.

Either program can be combined with the department's M.A. program, leading to the M.A. degree after five years of study.

The department offers a joint program with the Department of Physics leading to the B.S. degree and a joint program with the Department of Economics leading to the B.A. degree. Students who plan careers as secondary school mathematics teachers may choose to take a five-year interdisciplinary program, offered jointly with the College of Education, that leads to a bachelor's degree in mathematics, teaching certification, and a Master's degree in Education.

Basic Courses:  Three semesters of calculus:  Math C085/H095, Math 0086/H096, Math 0127; linear algebra: Math 0147; and Math 0247, Math 0248, Math 0251, Math 0347, Math W363.

Mathematics, B.A. Requirements

In addition to the basic courses, one of the following courses in Computer and Information Sciences:  CIS C061, CIS 0067, CIS 0068, CIS C071; and Math W141 or Math 0200 or above (Math W141 can only count if it is taken prior to Math W205 and Math 0247), Math W205, Math 0305, Math 0365 or Math 0377; and one additional mathematics elective course numbered 0200 or above.

Mathematics, B.S. Requirements

In addition to the basic courses, Calculus-based Physics I, II; two of the following courses from Computer and Information Sciences:  CIS C061, CIS 0067, CIS 0068, CIS C071; and Math W205, Math 0233, Math 0253; and two science/mathematics electives taken from the following list:  Actuarial Science 0305, Actuarial Science 0306; Chemistry 0231, Chemistry 0232; CIS 0211, CIS 0242; Economics 0241; Physics 0187, Physics 0188, Physics 0201, Physics 0202, Physics 0211, Physics 0231, Physics 0306; or any mathematics course numbered 0200 or above (Math W141 can count as one of the electives, provided it is taken prior to Math W205 and Math 0247); and one additional mathematics elective course numbered 0300 or above.

Intercollegial B.A. Degree in Mathematical Economics

Dr. Omar Hijab, Chair, Mathematics

Dr. Boris A. Datskovsky, Advisor, Department of Mathematics
Wachman Hall 632
215-204-7847
bdats@temple.edu

     or

Dr. William J. Stull, Chair, Economics

Dr. Dimitrios Diamantaras, Advisor, Department of Economics
Ritter Annex 623
215-204-8169
dimitrios.diamantaras@temple.edu

The Departments of Economics and Mathematics offer the Mathematical Economics program as a platform for systematic concentration in the mathematical approach to economics. Economics has progressed in the last several decades by making extensive use of mathematical techniques. As a result, students who wish to pursue graduate study in economics, finance, accounting and other disciplines that make an extensive use of economics need a thorough grounding in both economics and mathematics. The Mathematical Economics curriculum provides this grounding with a broad selection of courses that cover all important areas of economics and the mathematical tools required for a critical, deep mastery of these areas. This program is especially recommended for those students who intend to pursue graduate studies in Economics. The program and its requirements are described in full in the "Intercollegial Programs" section of this Bulletin.

Interdisciplinary B.S. Degree in Mathematics and Physics

Dr. C. Jeff Martoff, Chair, Physics

Dr. Zbigniew Dziembowski, Undergraduate Majors Advisor, Physics
215-204-7639
zbig.dziembowski@temple.edu

Dr. Omar Hijab, Chair, Mathematics

Dr. Boris Datskovsky, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Mathematics
215-204-7847
bdats@temple.edu

Mathematics and Physics, B.S. Degree.

Calculus I, II, III; Calculus-based Physics I, II; Math W141, Math 0147, Math W205, Math 0233, Math 0247, Math 0248, Math 0251, Math 0253, Math 0347; Physics 0161, Physics 0171, Physics 0187 with lab, Physics 0188 with lab, Physics 0201, Physics 0202, Physics 0211, Physics W215, Physics 0231, Physics 0306; Math 0351 or Physics 0184.

The interdisciplinary program is jointly administered by the departments of Mathematics and Physics. For further discussion of the Interdisciplinary major, see www.temple.edu/physics/undergradprog.html under "dual major in physics and mathematics."

Five-year Master's Program

The Combined B.A. or B.S./M.A. Program

To participate in this five-year program, a mathematics major should be enrolled in either the B.A. or the B.S. program. Application to continue in the M.A. program must be made to the Graduate Chair of the department no later than the first semester of the senior year. To be accepted by the M.A. program, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.25 in Mathematics courses when the application is made. In addition to completing the B.A. or B.S. requirements, the student must complete four additional graduate-level mathematics courses (numbered 0400 and above) by the end of her/his senior year. If the Core and College requirements have also been met, the student will be awarded the B.A. or B.S. degree at the conclusion of this portion of the program. All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better, and no more than two graduate courses can carry a grade less than B- for the student to continue with the M.A. portion of the program.

Fifth-Year Course Requirements

The student will take a total of six graduate-level courses, selected to conform to the M.A. requirements. At the end of the fifth year, the student must either write a master's thesis or pass one of the following examinations:

• Master's Comprehensive Examination in Pure Mathematics
• Master's Comprehensive Examination in Applied Mathematics
• Ph.D. Combined Comprehensive Examination (M.A. level pass)
  For further details on the M.A. degree requirement see the Graduate Bulletin.

Five-Year Master’s/Secondary Education Certification Program

This is a combined program between the College of Science and Technology and the College of Education.  For more information, see the following website:

www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_programs/schools_colleges/ed/intro/generalinfo/ed_generalinfo.shtm#teacher

Minor Requirements

• Three semesters of calculus (Math C085, Math 0086, and Math 0127).
• One semester of computer programming (Computer and Information Sciences: CIS C061, or CIS 0067, or CIS 0068, or CIS C071 or Physics 0161).
• Linear algebra (Math 0147)
• Five additional mathematics courses numbered 0200 or above; or Math W141 and four mathematics courses numbered 0200 or above. (Math W141 must be taken prior to Math W205 or Math 0247.)

Distinction in Mathematics

To graduate with Distinction in Mathematics a student should meet the following requirements:

1. All requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Mathematics must be met with a GPA of at least 3.50 in the Mathematics courses.
2. At the time of graduation, the student's overall GPA, including all college-level courses must be at least 3.25.
3. A student must either have a GPA of 3.50 or higher in the following courses: Math 0247, Math 0248, Math W205, Math 0305, Math 0347 and any other 0300 level course other than individual study, or a student must complete a graduate math course (0400 level or higher) with a grade of B or better.