The requirements for the minor in mathematics are:
A cumulative quality point average of at least 2.00 in all Mathematics and Statistics courses taken is required. In the case of repeated courses only the improved grades will be used to compute this average.
No course used to satisfy requirements 2 through 5 below can be taken on a pass/fail basis.
Math 131-132 and Math 233 or the equivalent.
Proficiency in a computer programming language. May be satisfied by Cmpsci 121, Cmpsci 187, EC-Eng 242 or equivalent.
Math 235
Four upper-division courses of at least 3 credits each. Note that Math 300 is not an upper division course.
At least two of these four courses must be taken in the University of Massachusetts Department of Mathematics and Statistics. One of the four courses may be in a field other than mathematics or statistics - however, courses used for this purpose must be approved by the Chief Undergraduate Advisor (the general criteria are that the mathematical sciences content be of sufficiently high quality and quantity and that the course content not duplicate that of another course being used to satisfy this requirement).
A special note to Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry and Physics Majors. Courses that you use to satisfy your major requirements may also apply toward this one upper-division course requirement of the mathematics major or minor.
The minor must be completed within the ten semesters allowed for the completion of all graduation requirements, including the major. During the student's final semester the Chief Undergraduate Advisor must be provided with a transcript in order that formal certification of completion of the requirements for the minor can be filed with the registrar. A minor cannot be completed after graduation.
Note to prospective minors: You cannot register for the minor unless you have completed all the requirements or you are in the process of completing them in the semester for which you apply for the minor.
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