This minor allows academically strong students to supplement their major degree program with advanced knowledge of mathematics.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Students must earn a minimum 2.00 GPA in courses applied to the minor.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 21
Students should refer to the Admissions & Policies tab for specific policies related to this program.
Required Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 125 | Discrete Mathematics I (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MATH 203 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 213 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 3 |
| or MATH 215 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (Honors) | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Mathematical Reasoning Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Elementary Differential Equations | ||
or MATH 216 | Theory of Differential Equations | |
| Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (Mason Core) | ||
| Discrete Mathematics II | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Internship 1 | ||
| Reading and Undergraduate Research in Mathematics 1 | ||
| Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists I | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
- 1
A maximum of 3 total credits for both MATH 490 Internship and MATH 491 Reading and Undergraduate Research in Mathematics may be applied to the minor.
- 2
Excluding MATH 400 History of Math (Topic Varies) (Mason Core) and MATH 401 Mathematics through 3D Printing (Mason Core).