Mathematics Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Kurt Cogswell, Department Head
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Hall 209
605-688-6196

Program Information

The Mathematics minor provides an outstanding educational experience to students from any major who are interested in the wide range of excellent career or graduate school choices available in the mathematical sciences. The flexible, specialized paths are available lead to many exciting and challenging career options.

Course Delivery Format

Program courses are delivered on campus, in classroom and laboratory settings, and online.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Mathematics minor, students should be able to:

demonstrate competence in core undergraduate applied mathematics areas.
demonstrate competence in a range of advanced mathematical areas.
communicate the results of mathematical analysis clearly and succinctly.

Academic Requirements

STAT 281 may not be used for the Mathematics Minor.
A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses in the minor.

Requirements for Mathematics Minor: 18 Credits

MATH 125 - Calculus II (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
MATH 225 - Calculus III (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
or MATH 355 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics Credits: 4
MATH 250 - Introduction to Linear Algebra and Proof Credits: 3
or MATH 253 - Logic, Sets, and Proof Credits: 4
or MATH 450 - History of Mathematics (COM) Credits: 3
or MATH 471 - Numerical Analysis I (COM) Credits: 3
MATH/STAT Electives ** 200 level or above (excluding STAT 281 ) Credits: 7
** Students in the education program choose from MATH 261 - Geometry for Teachers Credits: 3 , MATH 371 - Technology for STEM Educators Credits: 2 , MATH 433 - Capstone: Mathematics Education Credits: 3 , or MATH 434 - Assessment in STEM Education Credits: 1