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Jess & Mildred Fisher College of Science & Mathematics


Department of Mathematics

Minor in Mathematics

The minor in mathematics is designed to enhance other major programs in which mathematics is applied and a useful tool.  There are many career opportunities for students with a major which includes a strong mathematical component.  Many employers are looking for people who can apply and understand the mathematics that is used in their fields of study.

The minor in mathematics requires 23 to 24 units completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher.

Required Courses (11–12 units)

MATH 263  * Discrete Mathematics (3 units)  *
   or  
MATH 267  * Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (4 units)  *
MATH 273 Calculus I (4 units)
MATH 274 Calculus III (4 units)

* Note *  One of MATH 263 or MATH 267 , but not both.

Upper-Division Mathematics Electives (12 units)

Students must select at least twelve unit hours of upper-division electives in Mathematics, excluding MATH 305, MATH 321, MATH 323, MATH 324, MATH 326, and MATH 423.

In addition to the required and elective courses listed above that comprise the minor in mathematics, other resources that will help the student complete this minor are:


Department of Mathematics
7800 York Road, Room 316 (campus map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-3091
Fax: 410-704-4149
E-mail: math@towson.edu



 

 

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