Mathematics Concentration
Mathematics Program Leader: Joseph Gaskin
Professors: Humberto Munoz-Barona
Associate Professor: Joseph Gaskin, Phyllis Okwan, Rachel Vincent-Finley
Assistant Professors: Katrina Cunningham, Kimyata Dilworth
Instructors: Kissie Anderson, Reginald Brown, Christopher Marshall, Tiffany Quiett, Kenuatra Smith, Tiffany Vappie, Phaedra Wells
Administrative Assistant: Paula Turner
The Department of Mathematics and Physics offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in mathematics that will enable graduates to secure employment or pursue further study and research. The program also offers an undergraduate minor in mathematics, and specialized training for high school and middle school teachers.
Additionally, the program offers a Master of Science Degree in Mathematics and Physics with a concentration in mathematics. Moreover, the program provides graduate courses in Mathematics for students enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Science/Mathematics Education in the event where they do not hold a Master of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics, with a Mathematics concentration, or equivalent. Further information on graduate offerings is available in the Southern University Graduate School Catalog or the Southern University Mathematics web page.
Mathematics Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
The mathematics curriculum at Southern University is dedicated to preparing students for productive careers in the state, nation, and the world. Graduates of the mathematics program will:
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PEO-1:
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Understand the fundamental principles, key theories, concepts and methods and their applications to science, engineering and technology, and be able to think critically and apply reasoning to analyze technical problems.
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PEO-2:
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Be prepared for graduate studies in mathematics and related areas or for other professional areas including teaching mathematics or mathematical sciences.
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PEO-3:
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Become effective collaborators and innovators, leading or participating in efforts to address social, technical and business challenges in a professional and ethical manner.
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Core Mathematics and Science Courses
Course Requirements
All students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all required and elective mathematics and physics courses presented to fulfill the major requirements in the curriculum. Further, students in the Mathematics concentration must take at least one Physics course (3 credit hours) as a free elective. Students must also meet all requirements for the college and the University.
Degree Requirements
First Year
First Semester
| FRMN 120B | College Success Skills | 2 |
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| FRMN 121B | College Success Skills w/Lab | 2 |
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| SENL 101B | English Composition I | 3 |
HIST
| History Requirement | 3 |
| SMAT 211B | Anal Geometry & Calculus I | 4 |
| Biology Requirement | 3 |
| Biology Requirement - Lab | 1 |
Second Semester
| SENL 102B | English Composition II | 3 |
HIST
| History Requirement | 3 |
| SMAT 212B | Anal Geometry Calculus II | 4 |
| Foreign Language Sequence I | 3 |
| Health-PE Elective | 1-2 |
Second Year
First Semester
| MATH 233B | Intro to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 364B | Anal Geometry & Calculus III | 4 |
| Foreign Language Sequence II | 3 |
ENGL
| Literature Requirement | 3 |
| Open Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
| MATH 250B | Introduction to Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 370B | Ordinary Differential Equation | 4 |
| ENGL 362B | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Arts Requirement | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
Third Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Fourth Year
First Semester
| MATH 462B | Real Analysis | 3 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
| PHYS 271B | Modern Physics | 3 |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
| Open Requirement | 3 |
| Open Requirement | 3 |
- Open Requirement: At least one open requirement will be a three (3) credit Physics course. All others may be selected from mathematics elective groups or in consultation with a mathematics faculty advisor.
- MATH (Math Requirement): At least one course from each of the mathematics elective groups must be selected.
Mathematics Elective Groups
Block 1 Elective Group
Block 2 Elective Group
Block 3 Elective Group
Minor in Mathematics
Requirements List
| MATH 233B | Intro to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| SMAT 211B | Anal Geometry & Calculus I | 4 |
| SMAT 212B | Anal Geometry Calculus II | 4 |
MATH
| Math Requirement Block 1 | 3 |
MATH
| Math Requirement Block 2 | 3 |
MATH
| Math Requirement Block 2 | 3 |
MATH
| Math Minor Requirement | 3-4 |
MATH
| Math Minor Requirement | 3-4 |
Minor in Mathematics Education
Physics Concentration
Physics Program Leader: Laurence Henry
Professors: Laurence Henry, Pui-Man Lam, J. Gregory Stacy, Guang-Lin Zhao
Professors Emeriti: Diola Bagayoko, Ali Fazely, Stephen McGuire
Associate Professor: Anthony Stewart
Assistant Professor: Feng Gao
Instructor: Marsha Robins
Lab Manager: Yuriy Malozovsky
Administrative Assistant: Sheryl Robinson
The Department of Mathematics and Physics provides students with a thorough background in general physics for science or technology majors and provides training in the elements of physics for secondary school science teachers. Mathematics and Physics majors, with a concentration in physics, are provided with a firm, effective foundation for graduate study, a successful career in high technology industries, and for a research career.
The versatility of physics, a foundation to many science, technological, engineering and interdisciplinary fields opens numerous options to a holder of the bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, with a Physics concentration. These majors can tailor their curriculum to prepare for a career or advanced studies and research in physics, quantum chemistry, most engineering fields (electrical, mechanical, or materials engineering), medicine (including biophysics), and patent law. Materials science, telecommunications, and many interdisciplinary sciences and technologies rest on physics. Students should consult their program advisors for the selection and proper sequencing of courses.
The program also offers the Master of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics, with a concentration in Physics. Further, it provides graduate courses in Physics for students enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Science and Mathematics Education in the event where they do not hold a Master of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics, with a Physics concentration, or equivalent.
Physics Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
The physics curriculum at Southern University is dedicated to preparing students for productive careers in the state, nation, and the world. Graduates of the physics program will:
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PEO-1:
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Understand fundamental concepts and principles of physics, and be able to transfer that knowledge to applications in the discipline and related areas, including engineering and technology.
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PEO-2:
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Be prepared to do graduate studies in physics or related areas, including the physical sciences and physics education.
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PEO-3:
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Be prepared to interact with scholars in the field, to become effective researchers, collaborators and innovators, leading or participating in efforts to address scientific, social, technical and business challenges in a professional and ethical manner.
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Core Mathematics and Science Courses
Degree Requirements
First Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Second Year
First Semester
| MATH 364B | Anal Geometry & Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 200B | Applied Prog In Physics | 3 |
| SCHE 133B | General Chemistry | 3 |
| SCHE 133LB | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
HIST
| History Requirement | 3 |
ENGL
| Literature Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
Third Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Fourth Year
First Semester
| PHYS 400B | Computational Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 435B | Quantum Physics I | 3 |
| Open Requirement | 3 |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
| Physics Requirement | 3 |
| Open Requirement | 3 |
| Arts Requirement | 3 |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 |
Physics Electives
Requirements List
Minor in Physics
Requirements List
*Open Requirement: At least one free elective will be a three (3) credit Mathematics course. All others may be selected from physics electives or in consultation with a physics faculty advisor.
**Physics Requirement: Select from the physics electives.