Mathematics Minor
Description. Mathematics provides excellent preparation for entrance into many quantitative and high–technology careers. Some of these include the actuarial field, financial analysis and work in cryptography. The Mathematics minor will enhance the understanding of quantitative disciplines such as the social sciences, physics, chemistry and biology. Strong math skills also increase a student’s ability to manage life in this increasingly quantitative world.
Learning Outcomes. Students will:
- Reduce real world phenomena to abstract descriptions, and apply theory to solve real world problems.
- Develop the technical ability to operate symbolic systems, including those which arise in the theories of analysis and algebra, and connect these with practical uses.
- Recognize, extract and analyze patterns from data.
- Express quantitative information effectively to others.
Credits required. 18-21
Minor coordinator. Professor Hunter Johnson, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (212.237.8846, hujohnson@jjay.cuny.edu)
Requirements. The Mathematics minor consists of a two-course calculus sequence plus four advanced electives. At least one elective must be at the 300-level or above. A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minor or program.
Additional information. Students who started the minor in September 2022 or after must follow the curriculum listed here. For students who enrolled prior to that, please see the Undergraduate Bulletin 2021-2022 for the older curricular requirements.
Part One. Required Courses
Note: The courses in Part One are prerequisites for most courses in Part Two.
*The new calculus sequence MAT 151, MAT 152, MAT 253 is equivalent to the former calculus sequence MAT 241-MAT 244. Please consult an advisor for proper placement if you have already completed any courses in the former calculus sequence and need to take a course in the new sequence.
Total Credit Hours: 6-8
Part Two. Elective Courses
Select four courses, at least one course must be at the 300-level or above.
| CSCI 360 | Cryptography and Cryptanalysis | 3 |
| MAT 243 | Calculus III | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MAT 253 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 244 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| MAT 265 | Elements of Mathematical Proof | 3 |
| MAT 301 | Probability & Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| MAT 302 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| MAT 310 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 323 | Operations Research Models I | 3 |
| MAT 324 | Operations Research Models II | 3 |
| MAT 330 | Modern Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 351 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 352 | Applied Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 354 | Regression Analysis | 3 |
| MAT 361 | Functions of a Complex Variable | 3 |
| MAT 371 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MAT 380 | Selected Topics in Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 385 | Faculty Mentored Research Experience in Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 410 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 12-13
Total Credit Hours: 18-21