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2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics Minor

The Mathematics Minor provides a strong background in mathematics for students majoring in some other discipline.

Requirements for the Minor (12-13 credits)

  • Before undertaking this minor, the student must establish the prerequisites for the required minor courses.

Area 1 - Choose One (3 credits)

Notes

  • ALL COURSES REQUIRED FOR THIS MINOR MUST BE TAKEN AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY
  • To qualify for the minor, courses must be completed with a C- or better (pass/no pass grade option is not allowed for the minor).
  • No substitutions are allowed.
  • A course can only be used in one area.
  • *For many students,  may not be adequate preparation for upper division mathematics classes. Students planning a Mathematics Minor should consider taking  instead. Only students with a very firm grasp of the  material (and a grade of B- or better) should contemplate taking  without .
  • **  with at least a “B-” can be used in place of  (only one of // can be used in Area 3).  will not be accepted for the minor.

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