Undergraduate programs
The mathematical sciences have long provided the proper language of the physical sciences and engineering, and they are playing an increasingly important role in areas as diverse as computer science, the social sciences, business administration and economics, and the biological and medical sciences. Many are drawn to the study of mathematics and statistics precisely because of this broad applicability. Others are attracted by the rigorous training these disciplines provide in abstract reasoning, and the many surprising results and elegant arguments they encounter. The department offers a wide variety of courses in mathematics and statistics to meet the needs of a student body having very diverse interests. Anyone who would like to learn more about the department’s faculty, programs, courses, activities and other services is encouraged to explore the department website, or visit the department office.
Mathematics Minor
Requirements
A student must complete the following program (3 upper-division courses must be taken in residence at PSU):
Courses
Additional Requirements chosen from Approved List of courses-sequences
Approved electives for the Minor in Mathematics are:
| Mth 256 | Applied Differential Equations I | 4 |
| Mth 300 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| Mth 311 | Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I | 4 |
| Mth 312 | Introduction to Mathematical Analysis II | 4 |
| Mth 344 | Introduction to Group Theory and Applications | 4 |
| Stat 351 | Probability and Statistics for Electrical and Computer Engineering | 4 |
| Stat 353 | Exploratory Data Analysis and Statistics for Mechanical and Materials Engineering | 4 |
or any course approved as an elective for major credit.
Total Credit Hours: 33-36
Only grades of C-, P, or above count toward satisfying the department minor requirements. No more than three courses with a grade of P may be counted toward these requirements.