department of mathematics, physics, and statistics
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mathematics minor
the mathematics minor is especially beneficial since all science-related disciplines rely on the fundamental language of mathematics. mathematics also provides a tool to help describe various scientific phenomena. the unique mixture of a mathematics minor and a life science education will enhance many career opportunities.
many biological and medical phenomena can be studied mathematically or have substantial quantitative components. mathematical areas such as combinatorics, graph theory, differential equations and statistics are being applied to the problem of genetic mapping. further, differential geometry and topology are currently being used to study the basic physical and chemical properties of dna. mathematical modeling of the heart enabled researchers to discover why a phenomenon called ventricular fibrillation occurs.
Coursework & Duration
the mathematics minor requires a total of 20 credits, six courses after the prerequisite course, four required and two elective.
prerequisite course:
course number | course name |
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ma 110 or ma 122 or ma 102 |
general calculus or calculus i or mathematical analysis ii |
required courses:
course number | course name |
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ma 221 or ma 201 |
calculus ii or mathematical analysis iii |
ma 222 or ma 202 |
calculus iii or mathematical analysis iv |
ma 314 | discrete mathematics |
ma 316 | linear algebra |
elective courses:
course number | course name |
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ma 320 | differential equations |
ma 330 |
geometry |
ma 340 | introduction to graph theory |
ma 360 | topics in mathematics with applications to chemistry |
ma 370 | mathematical methods for the physical sciences i |
ma 371 | mathematical methods for the physical sciences ii |
ma 410 | numerical analysis |
ma 422 | mathematical modeling |
ma 425 | chaos and nonlinear dynamics |
ma 430 | differential geometry |
ma 490 | special topics or research |
st 310 | introduction to biostatistics |
st 321 | advanced topics in probability |
cs 201 | computer programing i |
other courses as approved by the department. |
Requirements & Expectations
this minor requires a total of 20 credits, six courses after the prerequisite course, four required and two elective. a minimum of 12 credits of minor coursework must be completed in addition to any courses (required courses or program electives) included in the major curriculum.
up to 6 credits of coursework, with an earned grade of “c” or better, taken at another accredited institution, may be applied to the course requirements of the minor upon prior approval of the department chair.
you should apply to the minor program early in your academic career, usually by the fifth semester of college work, but no later than the end of the drop/add period of the first semester of your last year of didactic work.
contact:
lia vas, phd
address:
office location: mcneil science and technology center, room 244
university of the sciences
600 south 43rd street
philadelphia, pa 19104-4495
phone:
215-596-8547
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