Overview
Offered by the Department of Mathematics, the Minor in Mathematics is intended for students interested in the logical thinking and problem solving skills that are gained in studying mathematics. This minor is ideal for students seeking to apply mathematical methods in other disciplines, particularly in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, computing, or business.
Campus Location: Main
Undergraduate Contact Information
Brian Rider, Chair
Wachman Hall, Room 638
215-204-7841
mathematics@temple.edu
Maria Lorenz, Vice Chair
Wachman Hall, Room 610
215-204-7852
mathadvising@temple.edu
Boris Datskovsky, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Wachman Hall, Room 632
215-204-7847
mathadvising@temple.edu
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Three semesters of calculus | ||
| MATH 1041 | Calculus I (F) | 4 |
| or MATH 1941 | Honors Calculus I | |
| MATH 1042 | Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH 1942 | Honors Calculus II | |
| MATH 2043 | Calculus III | 4 |
| or MATH 2943 | Honors Calculus III | |
| Linear algebra | ||
| MATH 2101 | Linear Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MATH 2103 | Linear Algebra with Computer Lab | |
| Additional Mathematics courses | ||
| Three Mathematics courses at the 3000 level or above 1 | 9-12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24-28 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
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One of the following courses may be used to fulfill one of the Mathematics courses at the 3000 level or above: MATH 2111, MATH 2121, MATH 2041, or MATH 2045.
Residency Requirements: At least 4 courses required for the minor must be completed at Temple. At least 4 Mathematics courses must be completed at Temple.