REQUIREMENTS FOR A MATHEMATICS MINOR

GEC Requirements

Mathematical methods are used today in the social sciences as well as the physical and biological sciences. A minor program in mathematics is a useful supplement to a major program in many widely differing areas.

The minor must include at least 20 hours of mathematics at the 200 level or above with grades of C- or better and a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA, beyond that which is required for the student's major.  Students pursuing an honors contract are required to take at least two honors math courses H263 or higher for a minor in math.

I. REQUIRED COURSES

1. Calculus sequence: 151, 152, 153, 254 (or the accelerated or honors sequence)
2. Differential Equations: 255 or 415 or H521
3. Foundations of Higher Mathematics: 345
4. Algebra: 568 or 571 or 580 or 566 or H520 or H590
5. Analysis: 547 or H190 or 651

II. ELECTIVE COURSES

To reach the 20 hour minimum, students may select courses from the following:

III. COMMENTS

--A maximum of 3 hours of 593 or 693 may he used on a minor.

--Math H487 may not be used on a minor.

--Courses used to fulfill a student's major requirements may not be used towards the 20 hour minimum; such courses may be used to fulfill the requirements in part I.