Mathematics Minor

Minor Overview

Mathematics is a basic component in any science, engineering or other analytic endeavor. As a mathematician, you typically will work as part of a team of other scientists and engineers conducting research, solving problems, or developing products and systems in finance, technology, industry or business.

At the University of Sioux Falls, mathematics courses are taught by faculty with expertise in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, numerical or computer methods and mathematical statistics.

Courses

Students who meet the regular degree requirements of the University for a major in some other program may receive a minor in mathematics by completing 18 s.h. of math courses, which must include MAT 204 and MAT 205, but may not include a course numbered below 150. Two semesters of science colloquium (NSC 300), including one presentation, must also be taken for credit.

Required Minor Core Courses

Complete the following courses.

MAT204

Calculus I

(4.0 s.h)

MAT205

Calculus II

(4.0 s.h)

Colloquium

Complete two semesters of colloquium; one presentation required.

NSC300

Science Colloquium

(1.0 s.h)

Elective(s) in Minor

Complete 8-9 s.h. of elective courses in mathematics numbered above 204.

MAT305

Abstract Algebra

(3.0 s.h)

MAT310

Calculus III

(4.0 s.h)

MAT311

Differential Equations

(3.0 s.h)

MAT303

Foundations of Geometry

(3.0 s.h)

MAT491

Independent Study

(1.0-3.0 s.h)

MAT207

Introduction to Data Science

(3.0 s.h)
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