Mathematics Minor

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TOTAL MINOR HOURS: 27

The Mathematics minor offers a diversity of courses designed to emphasize the broad nature of modern mathematics and its close associations with the real world.

Minor Requirements

Minor Core (21 Credit Hours)

MAC 2311 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
or
MAC 2281 - Engineering Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MAC 2312 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
or
MAC 2282 - Engineering Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MAC 2313 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
or
MAC 2283 - Engineering Calculus III Credit(s): 4
MGF 3301 - Bridge to Abstract Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MAS 3105 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MAS 3156 - Vector Calculus Credit(s): 3

Minor Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Complete any two (2) Mathematics courses from the following list.

One course from another department which is of high mathematical content may also be taken as an elective, with the prior approval of the department chair.

COP 4313 - Symbolic Computations in Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MAA 4211 - Intermediate Analysis I Credit(s): 3
MAA 4212 - Intermediate Analysis II Credit(s): 3
MAA 4402 - Complex Variables Credit(s): 3
MAD 4203 - Introduction to Combinatorics Credit(s): 3
MAD 4301 - Introduction to Graph Theory Credit(s): 3
MAD 4401 - Numerical Analysis I Credit(s): 3
MAD 4402 - Numerical Analysis II Credit(s): 3
MAD 4472 - Modern Cryptography Credit(s): 3
MAD 4504 - Theory of Computation Credit(s): 3
MAD 4515 - Mathematics of Quantum Computing Credit(s): 3
MAD 4605 - Introduction to Coding Theory Credit(s): 3
MAP 2302 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MAP 4103 - Mathematical Modeling Credit(s): 3
MAP 4202 - Optimization Credit(s): 3
MAP 4341 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MAS 4301 - Elementary Abstract Algebra I Credit(s): 3
MAS 4302 - Elementary Abstract Algebra II Credit(s): 3
MTG 4214 - Modern Geometry Credit(s): 3
MTG 4254 - Differential Geometry Credit(s): 3
MTG 4302 - Introduction to Topology Credit(s): 3
STA 4321 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I Credit(s): 3
STA 4442 - Introduction to Probability Credit(s): 3
MAT 4930 - Selected Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-3 may be taken as an elective with the prior approval of the department chair.

Residency Requirement

A student wishing to receive a minor in Mathematics is required to take a minimum of eight (8) credit hours of required courses in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Tampa campus.

Other Information

The minor in Mathematics is open to all students. Students with majors in the sciences, engineering, business, and the social sciences are particularly encouraged to pursue the minor.

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