Mathematics Minor draft

Program Overview

The Mathematics Minor at York College of Pennsylvania complements technical degrees in fields like Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering with advanced mathematics. It enhances mathematical aptitude and expands experience, preparing students for postgraduate quantitative work and front-line creative endeavors in their disciplines. The minor requires 18-19 credits, including core courses in Calculus, Differential Equations, and a choice of Discrete Mathematics or Mathematical Structures, plus elective courses in various mathematical areas.

Program Outline

• The Mathematics Minor augments technical degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering with additional mathematics to prepare graduates for postgraduate quantitative work in their discipline.
• The curriculum enhances mathematical aptitude and expands mathematical experience, positioning students to undertake a broader range of front-line creative endeavors in their fields.
• Novel work in technical fields typically has a mathematical underpinning, making this minor a valuable asset for aspiring researchers and innovators.

Program Requirements:

• 18-19 total credits
• Required Courses:
• MAT 171 Calculus I (4 credits)
• MAT 172 Calculus II (4 credits)
• MAT 272 Differential Equations (4 credits)
• Choice of one:
• MAT 235 Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)
• MAT 280 Mathematical Structures (3 credits)
• Elective Courses (3 or 4 credits):
• EGR 240 Mathematical Methods in Engineering (3 credits)
• MAT 260 Linear Algebra I (3 credits)
• MAT 271 Calculus III (4 credits)
• MAT 291 Applied Mathematics for Chemists and Mathematicians (4 credits)
• MAT 320 Number Theory (3 credits)
• MAT 330 Graph Theory and Combinatorics (3 credits)
• MAT 345 Modern Geometry (3 credits)
• MAT 350 Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
• MAT 360 Linear Algebra II (3 credits)
• MAT 361 Modern Algebra I (3 credits)
• MAT 362 Modern Algebra II (3 credits)
• MAT 371 Elementary Analysis I (3 credits)
• MAT 372 Elementary Analysis II (3 credits)
• MAT 391 Cryptology (3 credits)
• MAT 470 Numerical Analysis (3 credits)
• MAT 480 Point-Set Topology (3 credits)