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Illinois State University

Department of Mathematics

Minor in Mathematics

The Mathematics Department offers a Minor in Mathematics and a Minor in Mathematics Education.

Minor in Mathematics  (minimum of 22-24 hours required)

Course/Hours                                                              Description

MAT 145/4 hours                                                        Calculus I

MAT 146/4 hours                                                        Calculus II

At least 4 courses chosen from:

MAT 147/4 hours                                                        Calculus III

MAT 175/4 hours                                                        Linear Algebra

MAT 236/4 hours                                                        Abstract Algebra

MAT 247/4 hours                                                        Elementary Real Analysis

MAT 250/4 hours                                            Introduction to Probability and Statistics

MAT 260/4 hours                                                        Discrete Mathematics

MAT 330/3 hours                                                        Number Theory

MAT 336/3 hours                                                        Advanced Abstract Algebra

MAT 337/4 hours                                                        Advanced Linear Algebra

MAT 340/3 hours                                                        Differential Equations I

MAT 341/3 hours                                                        Differential Equations II

MAT 345/4 hours                                                        Advanced Calculus

MAT 347/4 hours                                                        Advanced Real Analysis         

MAT 351/4 hours                                                        Statistics and Data Analysis

MAT 361/2-4 hours                                                    Topics in Discrete Mathematics

MAT 362/4 hours                                                        Linear Programming

MAT 363/4 hours                                                        Graph Theory

MAT 378/4 hours                                                        Mathematical Modeling

Minor in Mathematics Education (minimum of 27 hours required)

Course/Hours                                                              Description

MAT 145/4 hours                                                        Calculus I

MAT 146/4 hours                                                        Calculus II

MAT 147/4 hours                                                        Calculus III

MAT 175/4 hours                                                        Linear Algebra

MAT 211/4 hours                                            Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry

MAT 236/4 hours                                                        Abstract Algebra

MAT 323/3 hours                                Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School

Note:  MAT 211, C&I 216 and MAT 236 (or concurrent enrollment) are prerequisites for MAT 323.

Students should consult an advisor as one additional Mathematics elective is required to satisfy certification.

Contact the Undergraduate Director for more information.  bsrich@ilstu.edu

                                                                                                                        2002-2003 Catalog