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Mathematics Minor

The minor in Mathematics is valuable to students who might wish to pursue studies in mathematics, physics or engineering, or who wish to be more competitive in the job market.

To obtain the mathematics minor, you must complete 20 credit hours in the three categories listed below:

Required Courses
Credits
MAT 151 Calculus I (Differential Calculus) *
4
MAT 152 Calculus II (Integral Calculus) **
4

Choose One of the Following
Credits
MAT 225 Applied Statistical Analysis 4
MAT 230 Differential Equations 4
MAT 340 Linear Algebra 4

Two Courses from the Following
Credits
MAT 253 Calculus III (Multivariate Calculus) 4
MAT 335 Mathematical Modeling 4
MAT 345 Introduction to Graph Theory
4
MAT 370 Applied Probability 4
MAT 380 Abstract Mathematics: An Introduction 4
MAT 401 Series and Boundary Value Problems 4
MAT 413 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science 4
MAT 420 Complex Variables and Their Applications 4
CSC 420 Numerical Computing 4
MAT 423 Vector and Tensor Calculus 4
MAT 425 Real Analysis 4
MAT 430 Number Theory and Its Applications
4
MAT 450 Partial Differential Equations 4
MAT 460 Numerical Differential Equations 4
PHY 401 Electromagnetism 4
MAT 490 Special Topics 4
MAT 491 Independent Study 4

The mathematics faculty will be glad to help interested students in developing a personalized program of study. The equivalent of up to three of the above courses can be used as transfer credit for the mathematics minor. A minimum grade of "C" is required in each course to qualify for the minor.

* MAT 121 may be subsituted
** MAT 122 may be substituted


If you would like more information regarding the mathematics minor, please feel free to contact us Bill Thistleton at: thistlet@sunyit.edu

 

Revised October 2004