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MATH BULLETIN,
Announcements
and information for aspiring mathematicians |
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UNDERGRADUATE MATH MAJORS |
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Beginning Students
Math majors need
to start taking math classes immediately. Math
classes require that students pass prerequisite classes
with a C- or better before continuing with the program.
Typically, students start with Precalculus or Calculus I. Our
department administers a Mathematics Placement
test to determine eligibility for these courses. Special
registration procedures for these classes, transferring
credit for AP Calculus and exemptions
from the test are explained on the Calculus site. |
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Meet with your major advisor
Math majors
are assigned a major advisor based on their degree program and
their student ID numbers. All
students are encouraged to see an advisor at anytime that a
problem arises, anytime they have questions about what courses
to take, anytime they are having a problem in one or more of
their classes (before they are put on probation or
disqualified), or anytime they have questions about the degree
requirements for any of our programs.
New (freshmen and transfer) students are required to meet
their advisors during their first year at San Jose State.
Failure to do so will result in an advising hold placed on their
records and they will not be able to register until the hold is
removed. To avoid getting an advising hold (or to remove one),
students should meet with their advisors as soon possible.
It is recommended that all students meet with their
advisor 1-2 times a year, preferably before registering for
classes for the following semester.
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Transfer Students
Transfer students
should meet with their advisors early during
your first semester at SJSU to
discuss which courses they need to take to fulfill the major
requirements. Students who took courses at another college
that may satisfy requirements for their major should fill out an
equivalency form with your advisor during this initial visit.
[more on transfer students] |
| Tips for Success
Students must be prepared to work hard on
their homework to do well in a college level courses.
New students taking lower division courses in the
mathematics department often aren't prepared for the greater level of
difficulty and amount of work required for a college level math course.
It is of paramount importance to make sure that students start off in
the right class and in addition they must realize the need to do all of
the assigned homework so they can keep up with the increased pace of a
college level math course. Sources of help are available for students
having trouble (instructor's office hours, student study groups,
tutoring at the LARC center, AMP workshops for certain sections of
pre-calculus and calculus, DRC for students with
handicaps/learning disabilities) but the student is
usually required to take the initiative in getting
this help.
[more tips for success]
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Tutoring
Free tutoring is available at
the Learning Assistance Center (LARC). To find
a tutor or become a tutor at LARC, contact them
directly. The department also maintains a list
of private tutors. Neither the university nor
the deparment endorse anyone on that list; it
is merely a convenience that we provide for the
students. If you need a private tutor or would
like to become one, contact the Math
Department office in MH 308.
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Graduation
In
order to graduate from the university, students need
to apply for graduation provided they have completed
90 units. Fill out the Graduation Application
Form which is available at the Student
Services Center as well as online. For August
or December graduation, the form is due on March 1st
of the current calendar year. For May
graduation, the form is due on July 1 of the
preceding calendar year. At the same time,
fill out the major form with your math advisor.
Commencement
Although degrees are
conferred three times a year, May, August and
December, there is only one commencement ceremony.
It is usually held on Saturday morning of
Memorial Day weekend in late May. Arrangements
for commencement (cap and gown) are made through the
bookstore. The Math Department scholarship
winners, honor students and graduates are honored at
a reception which is usually held on
the afternoon of Study and Conference Day,
also known as Dead Day of the the Spring
Semester. |
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