Mathematics Minor

Students must complete five courses.

Required:

  • Math 151 Calculus I (QUANT)
  • Math 152 Calculus II (QUANT)

Electives: Three additional 4 credit mathematics courses from the following list:

  • Math 245 Mathematical Modeling (WRITCOM, INFOLIT)
  • Math 251 Calculus III (QUANT)
  • Math 255 Linear Algebra (ORALCOM)
  • Math 265 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (CRITTHNK, WRITCOM)
  • Math 290 Special Topics in Mathematics
  • Math 315 Graph Theory
  • Math 325 Topology
  • Math 331 Real Analysis
  • Math 335 Probability and Statistics I
  • Math 336 Probability and Statistics II
  • Math 345 Differential Equations
  • Math 350 Abstract Algebra
  • Math 360 Complex Variables
  • Math 375 Geometry
  • Math 390 Special Topics in Mathematics
  • CmSc 365 Theory of Computation

A general 4-year plan for the Mathematics minor appears below.  Some students enter Simpson with college or AP credit for Calculus I and/or Calculus II and are prepared to start Calculus II or III in their first semester.

Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year Math 151 Calculus I Math 152 Calculus II
Second Year One mathematics elective listed above One mathematics elective listed above
Third or
Fourth Year
One mathematics elective listed above