Mathematics Minor

The mathematics minor will introduce you to central fields of pure mathematics, such as algebra, analysis and geometry. You’ll be able to complement the core program requirements with an enticing selection of mathematics electives,including differential geometry, combinatorics, number and set theory, logic and topology. Tailor the minor to enhance a major such as business, economics, education or the sciences to prepare for your future career or graduate studies.

Students should declare their intent to earn a minor as early as possible and no later than the end of the junior year. During the final term, an application should be made to the dean of the student's major college to have the minor shown on the academic record. Students must consult with their major advisor and also the minor supervisor.

For further information, please contact the minor coordinator located on the department website.

The minor requires a minimum of five MATH courses as detailed in the requirements. No more than 8.0 credits (or two courses) used by the student to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor. Additional courses from the list of course electives may be utilized to meet the five-course minimum.

Credit toward the minor will be given only for courses passed with C- or better, and a 2.0 grade-point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Courses taken on the pass/fail basis may not be used for the minor.

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This requirement may be satisfied by MATH 525 Linearity I and MATH 526 Linearity II.