2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

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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 the 300-level or above. A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minor or program.

Part One. Required Courses

MAT 151Calculus I

4
OR
MAT 241Calculus I

3
MAT 152Calculus II

4
OR
MAT 242Calculus II

3

Note: The courses in Part One are prerequisites for most courses in Part Two.

MAT 151 Calculus I (4 credits) is part of the new calculus sequence and was formerly MAT 241 Calculus I (3 credits).

MAT 152 Calculus II (4 credits) is part of the new calculus sequence and was formerly MAT 242 Calculus II (3 credits).

Part Two. Elective Courses

Select four
CSCI 360Cryptography and Cryptanalysis

3
MAT 243Calculus III

3
or
MAT 253Calculus III

4
MAT 244Calculus IV

3
MAT 265Elements of Mathematical Proof

3
MAT 301Probability & Mathematical Statistics I

3
MAT 302Probability and Mathematical Statistics II

3
MAT 310Linear Algebra

3
MAT 323Operations Research Models I

3
MAT 324Operations Research Models II

3
MAT 330Modern Geometry

3
MAT 351Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

3
MAT 352Applied Differential Equations

3
MAT 354Regression Analysis

3
MAT 361Functions of a Complex Variable

3
MAT 371Numerical Analysis

3
MAT 380Selected Topics in Mathematics

3
MAT 385Faculty Mentored Research Experience in Mathematics

3
MAT 410Abstract Algebra

3
MAT 253 Calculus III (4 credits) is part of the new calculus sequence and was formerly MAT 243 Calculus III (3 credits).

Total Credit Hours: 12-13

Total Credit Hours: 18-21