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Minor in Mathematics

A minor in mathematics can be a valuable qualification for students concentrating in other areas. Students wishing to pursue a minor in mathematics should speak with their academic advisor and submit a request to add the minor via Workday Student.

Mathematics Minor Curriculum

Six courses are required as described below, with a minimum two-course overload.

Include two of the following three subject areas*

Differential Equations
MA 221Differential Equations

4
Multivariable Calculus
MA 225Infinite Series

2
And
MA 226Multivariable Calculus II

2

Or

MA 225Infinite Series

2
And
MA 231Nonlinear Optimization

2

Probability and Statistics
ENGR 241Probability and Statistics with Data Science Applications

4
Or
ENGR 243Probability and Statistics for Engineers

3
Or
MA 222Probability and Statistics

3

Plus

MA 232Linear Algebra

3

Plus three electives, at least two of which are at the 300-level or higher

200-Level Electives
MA 234Complex Variables with Applications

3
MA 236Introduction Mathematical Logic

3
MA 240Proofs and Refutations

3
300-Level Electives
MA 331Intermediate Statistics

3
MA 335Elementary Number Theory

3
MA 336Modern Algebra

3
MA 346Numerical Methods

3
MA 360Dynamical Systems

3
MA 361Partial Differential Equations

3
400-Level Electives
MA 410Differential Geometry

3
MA 441Introduction to Mathematical Analysis

3

MA 450Optimization Models in Finance

3
Or
MA 575Optimization Models in Quantitative Finance

3

MA 463Seminar in Mathematics I

3
MA 464Seminar in Mathematics II

3
500-Level Electives
MA 503Discrete Mathematics for Cryptography

3
MA 525Introduction to Computational Science

3
MA 526Foundations of computation and computational complexity

3
MA 544Numerical Linear Algebra for Big Data

3
MA 550Introduction to Lie Theory

3
MA 565Quantum Algorithms

3
MA 567Computational Algebraic Geometry

3
MA 575Optimization Models in Quantitative Finance

3

Course substitutions and courses not included in the list of electives are possible with the approval of the minor advisor. Completion of MA 126 is a prerequisite for undertaking the minor in mathematics.

For more information on the School of Engineering and Science requirements for minor programs, see the Guidelines for Science Minor Programs.

* All three choices can appear on the minor study plan only in cases where the major program does not include all three as required courses. These exceptions include Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Chemical Biology, Biology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quantitative Finance, and Business programs.