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Minor in Mathematics

Minor Code OR3101

Why should you get a minor in Mathematics?

The primary reason to get a minor in Mathematics is that the skills that you learn will help you in whatever endeavors you undertake. The secondary reason is that employers value these skills, and will look favorably on your application.

Requirements

  • 30 credit hours in mathematics courses numbered above 200.
Included in these 30 credits, you must have
  • 10 credit hours in courses numbered 306 or above.

Suggested study plans

The requirements are very flexible, but consequently do not give you much guidance on what to take. To help you decide, here are some suggested study plans for various majors and interests. See the Classes page for descriptions of the Mathematics courses.

Biology Major

  • Calculus with Applications to Biology I and II (266A and B)
  • Calculus III and IV (263C and D)
  • Elementary Linear Algebra (211)
  • Differential Equations (340)
  • Mathematical Modeling and Optimization (443)
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics (486)
Other courses that may be of interest are:
  • Theory of Statistics (450ABC)
  • Stochastic Processes (451)

Civil or Mechanical Engineering Major

  • Calculus I, II, III, and IV (263A, B, C, and D)
  • Differential Equations (340)
  • Numerical Methods for Civil and Mechanical Engineers (344)
  • Matrix Theory (410)
  • Theory of Statistics (450A)
Other courses that may be of interest are:
  • Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations (441)
  • Theory of Statistics (450BC)
  • Stochastic Processes (451)

Computer Science Major

  • Calculus I, II, III, and IV (263A, B, C, and D)
  • Number Theory (307)
  • Elementary Abstract Algebra (314)
  • Theory of Statistics (450A)
  • Theory of Linear and Nonlinear Programming (442)
Other courses that may be of interest are:
  • Introduction to Algebraic Coding Theory (412)
  • Mathematical Modeling and Optimization (443)
  • Theory of Statistics (450BC)
  • Stochastic Processes (451)

Economics Major

  • Calculus I, II, III, and IV (263A, B, C, and D)
  • Matrix Theory (410)
  • Mathematical Modeling and Optimization (443)
  • Theory of Statistics (450A and B)
Other courses that may be of interest are:
  • Theory of Linear and Nonlinear Programming (442)
  • Stochastic Processes (451)
  • Statistical Computing (452)
  • Theory of Statistics (450C)
  • Basic Principles of Actuarial Science (455)

Electrical or Chemical Engineering Major

  • Calculus I, II, III, and IV (263A, B, C, and D)
  • Differential Equations (340)
  • Matrix Theory (410)
  • Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations (441)
  • Theory of Statistics (450A)
Other courses that may be of interest are:
  • Theory of Statistics (450BC)
  • Stochastic Processes (451)
  • Complex Variables (470)
  • Introduction to Waves and Wavelets with Applications (448)

Interest in Statistics

  • Calculus I, II, III, and IV (263A, B, C, and D)
  • Theory of Statistics (450A and B)
  • Stochastic Processes (451)
  • Statistical Computing (452)
Other courses that may be of interest are:
  • Elementary Linear Algebra (211)
  • Matrix Theory (410)
  • Theory of Statistics (450C)
  • Basic Principles of Actuarial Science (455)