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Minor in Mathematics

There is an increasing mathematization of the modern world. Not only the sciences and engineering but commerce, finance, and the social studies make use of a broad array of mathematical tools. This program is intended to recognize the work of many engineering and science students who now have extensive mathematics programs, while encouraging others to enlarge their mathematical horizons. It will provide an entry to mathematics that can deepen the understanding of their own fields for students in commerce and the social sciences while providing them with professional tools not commonly available to their peers. The minor also is an opportunity for students of liberal arts to explore an important and beautiful intellectual subject that has appealed to scholars over the millennia.

Students wishing to declare a Mathematics Minor must fill out a "Statement of Intent to Pursue a Campus-Approved Minor" which is available in the College Office or in the Undergraduate Mathematics Office (313 Altgeld Hall). This form requires the signature of the mathematics adviser in 313 Altgeld. Students should have completed the calculus successfully before applying.

Students are encouraged to consult with an adviser for guidance in selecting courses appropriate to their field of specialization.

REQUIREMENTS

(for students matriculating Fall 2007 or later)

I. Math 241, 4 credit hours

II. Students must take at least five courses totaling at least 15 hours (for grades), completed in one of two ways:

Math 347 and 12 hours of courses from at least two of the following lists of courses

OR

15 hours of courses chosen from at least two of the following lists.

Math 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 426, 427, 453 Algebra
Math 412, 413, 414, 482 Discrete Mathematics
Math 285/385, 286/386, 424, 425, 441, 442, 444, 446, 447, 448, 450, 484, 487, 489 Analysis
Math 428, 402, 403, 423, 432, 481 Geometry

Math 461, 463, 464*, 469*

*Note: Students may use only one of Math 464 or Math 469 towards a math minor.

 Probability & Statistics

ORIGINAL REQUIREMENTS

(for students matriculating before Fall 2007)

I. Math 241, 242, 243, or 245, 3-5 credit hours

II. Students must take at least five courses totaling at least 15 hours (for grades), completed in one of two ways:

Either Math 347 or 348, and 12 hours of courses from at least two of the following lists of courses

OR

15 hours of courses chosen from at least two of the following lists.

Math 426, 427, 415, 417, 418, 421, 453 Algebra
Math 412, 413, 414, 482 Discrete Mathematics
Math 380, 285/385, 286/386, 424, 425, 441, 442, 444, 446, 447, 448, 450, 484, 489 Analysis
Math 428, 402, 403, 423, 432, 481 Geometry
Math 461, 463, 464, 466 Probability & Statistics

 

Teacher Education Minor in Mathematics

For students in teacher education curricula other than mathematics who wish to be qualified to teach mathematics at the high school or middle school level.See program requirements for

Department of Mathematics
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