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Minor in Math

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Why Minor in Math?

There are several reasons you might want to minor in math.

First, if you are interested or talented in math, the minor is an opportunity to explore your interests and talents, while also pursuing a major of interest.

Second, the math minor allows you to add breadth and marketability to your academic resume. The skills you'll gain from a math minor are ones that will certainly come in handy when applying for jobs:

  • Adept at solving quantitative problems
  • Ability to understand both concrete and abstract problems
  • Proficient in communicating mathematical ideas
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to make critical observations
  • Accurately organize, analyze, and interpret data
  • Extract important information and patterns
  • Assess and solve complex problems
  • Able to work independently and on a team

Undergraduate Math Minor

An undergraduate minor in mathematics may be obtained by successful completion of 19-20 hours in mathematics courses. For programs that require 14-20 credit hours of Math, it is possible to obtain a math minor relatively easily with very few additional courses.

Specific information about minoring in math with these majors can be found in the catalog:

  • Computer Science Majors
  • Engineering Majors
  • Secondary Education Majors with Math 7-12 Endorsement
  • Bioinformatics Majors in the College of IS&T

There are three Tracks available for the Mathematics minor. Any student may complete any track.

Requirements

All coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Students transferring in credit for the Mathematics minor must complete one Upper Division MATH or STAT course in residency to be awarded the minor.

Traditional Track

Code Title Credits
MATH 1950 Calculus I 5
MATH 1960 Calculus II 5
MATH 2030
or MATH 2230
Discrete Mathematics (or CSCI 2030 Math Foundations of CS)
or Introduction to Abstract Math
3
One 3000-4000 level MATH or STAT course1 3
One additional MATH or STAT course 1970 or above 3-4
Total Credits 19-20

1STAT 3000 does not count toward the math minor.

Cybersecurity Track

Code Title Credits
MATH 1950 Calculus I 5
MATH 2050 Applied Linear Algebra 3
MATH 2230 Introduction to Abstract Math 3
MATH/CSCI 4560 Number Theory and Cryptography 3
One additional MATH or STAT course 1960 or above1 3-5
Total Credits 17-19

1STAT 3000 does not count toward the math minor.

Applied Mathematics Track
Code Title Credits
MATH 1950 or MATH 1940 Calculus I or Calculus for Biomedicine 5
MATH/CSCI 3100 Applied Combinatorics 3
MATH 2030 Discrete Mathematics 3
Select two Mathematics courses from the following: 6
MATH 3640 Modern Geometry
MATH/CSCI 4010 Intro to Theory of Recursive Functions
MATH 4030 Modern Algebra
MATH/CSCI 4150 Graph Theory and Applications
MATH/CSCI 4560 Number Theory and Cryptography
MATH 4760 Topics in Applied Mathematics
MATH 4970 Seminar in Applied Mathematics
Total Credits 17

Graduate Math Minor

A graduate math minor in mathematics may be obtained by the successful completion of 9 hours of graduate mathematics courses, with at least a B average. At least six of the nine graduate credit hours must be from courses ending in zero.

Specific details about the requirements for obtaining a graduate minor in mathematics can be found in the graduate graduate catalog.

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Many students with majors from outside our college often find the minors available in Arts and Sciences exciting and engaging. A minor is a great way to explore a discipline you're curious about, while also adding breadth to your education.

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