Mathematics Minor

Offered at: San Luis Obispo Campus

Students may earn a minor in mathematics by completing a coordinated program of study. The program consists of a core of required courses, followed by three to four advanced courses coordinated with a student's career objectives. Interested students should contact the Mathematics Department for individual advisement.

Program Learning Objectives

1. Understand the nature of mathematical proof and be able to write clear and concise proofs.
2. Develop the ability to read, understand, and use basic definitions in linear algebra.
3. Be able to use standard mathematical techniques to solve elementary problems.
4. Be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
5. Gain experience exploring open-ended problems, learn to make conjectures, and gather evidence to support or refute these conjectures.
6. Develop the ability to read and to learn mathematics independently.
7. Learn about applications of mathematics in other fields and gain experience in mathematical modeling.
8. Foster global citizenship by developing critical thinking skills.

Minor Requirements and Curriculum

• At least half of the units must be from upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).
• At least half of the units must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence).
• No more than one-third of the units will be taken with credit-no credit grading (CR/NC), not counting courses with mandatory CR/NC. Departments may further limit CR/NC grading if desired.
• A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in all units counted for completion of the minor.