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Mathematics Minor

Description

Mathematics is the science of shape, quantity, and patterns, and has evolved to encompass many different fields, including Algebra, Analysis, Geometry, Probability, Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, and Statistics. Studying mathematics trains students to think critically and to solve complex problems, preparing them for graduate study and/or a range of professions. A study of mathematics is a natural complement to the study of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, earth science, business, economics, computer science, philosophy, and the social sciences. 

The minor in mathematics consists of six mathematics courses and allows students choices that coherently complement their particular major.

Admission to the Program

Any undergraduate student with a major in a subject other than mathematics can declare this minor.

Program Requirements

At least nine credits toward the minor must be completed at Brockport. If a Brockport student wishes to fill some of the requirements of the minor through course work at an institution other than Brockport, the student must first obtain the approval of the department chairperson.

Students must complete a minimum of six courses in mathematics, as follows:

Core Courses (12 credits)

Elective Courses (at least 9 credits)

THREE courses in mathematics, chosen after consultation with the mathematics department advisor from:

A judicious choice of electives can lend a distinct focus to the mathematics minor. For example, a student with an interest in statistics might choose MTH 203 Calculus III, MTH 346 Probability and Statistics I, and MTH 446 Probability and Statistics II, while a student with an interest in physics might choose MTH 203 Calculus III, MTH 255 Differential Equations, and MTH 324 Linear Algebra. Many other choices are possible. The mathematics department advisor can assist in choosing electives to complement each student’s plan of study.