The minor in mathematics is easy to fit in because you just need to take two more math classes. These classes can double count towards your technical electives.
Go to the Registrar’s Office minor page for the most current list of requirements.
Choose one course in Calculus I
You are already required to take calc I.
Choose one course in Calculus II, Linear Algebra, or Statistics
You are already required to take calc II (and linear algebra, but calc II works better for completing the minor.)
Choose at least one of the following
You are already required to take multivariable calculus, which is on this list. This works best for completing the minor because then you only need 6 more credits.
Choose at least one course that emphasizes mathematical logic and reasoning
You’ll need to pick one of these classes. Brush off your mathematical proof skills!
- MA 3202 Introduction to Coding Theory
- MA 3210 Introduction to Combinatorics
- MA 3310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra
- MA 3450 Introduction to Real Analysis
- MA 3924 College Geometry with Technology
- MA 4908 Theory of Numbers with Technology
- MA 4330 Linear Algebra
- MA 4760 Mathematical Statistics I
Elective Course
For this last requirement you need to choose either another course from the mathematical logic and reasoning list or any 3 credit, 4000-level MA course (except not MA 4945 which is History of Math).
Dr. Morrison’s Recommendations
Among the mathematical logic and reasoning choices Dr. Morrison recommends:
- MA 3210 Introduction to Combinatorics
- MA 4760 Mathematical Statistics I, if you have the prereq which is MA 3720 Probability.
For the elective requirement, Dr. Morrison likes:
- MA 4525 Applied Vector and Tensor Mathematics
- MA 4515 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Two more possibilities recommended by Prof. Todd King are on the numerical side:
- MA 4610 Numerical Linear Algebra
- MA 4620 Numerical Methods for PDEs
In general, vector and tensor mathematics and PDEs have applications in transport phenomena; statistics is always a practical engineering subject; and combinatorics is a class that is accessible for chemical engineers.