Mathematics Minor
Acquire a solid foundation in mathematics theory, techniques, and applications that will inform work in your chosen career, and boost your résumé to help you get there.
Why Choose to Minor in Math?
The 15-credit Mathematics Minor is designed for students across all majors who enjoy and are proficient in math. Prospective employers value employees who have a formally demonstrated mathematical ability-and the credential of a minor in Mathematics on your resume will give you an advantage in the marketplace, no matter which career field you wish to enter.
- Acquire a solid foundation in the theory and techniques of at least three of the following four areas of mathematics: calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics and numerical methods.
- Interpret mathematical models in at least three of the areas listed above
- Apply mathematical techniques in at least one area of application, and formulate precise and relevant situational problems and determine valid methods of solving such problems.
- Achieve a greater level of confidence in approaching and solving problems from a mathematical perspective.
- Effectively communicate mathematical ideas and concepts and explain mathematical reasoning.
Courses in the Mathematics Minor
Pick at least one (1) of the following courses:
Math Minor Electives – Choose Two (2) that you have not already taken.
This list includes all 200-, 300-, and 400-level math courses.
- MTH 250: Matrices, Vectors & 3D Math
- MTH 270: Discrete Mathematics
- MTH 275: Mathematical Cryptography
- MTH 280: Applied Statistics
- MTH 305: History of Mathematics
- MTH 315: Survey of Geometrics
- MTH 340: Vector Calculus
- MTH 350: Numerical Methods
- MTH 380: Probability & Statistics
- MTH 400: Advanced Topic in Mathematics
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