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The study of mathematics emphasizes exposure to the core foundational areas of analysis, modern algebra and geometry. A mathematician's skill set includes the technical tools specific to each area as well as the development of critical thinking skills necessary for logical reasoning. A student minoring in mathematics should be able to demonstrate mathematical skill with basic computational tools and methods, use analytical reasoning to organize and write strong arguments, demonstrate understanding of at least one foundational area of mathematics and apply mathematical theory to another discipline.
A minimum of 12 credits from at least 3 courses numbered at 300-level or above.
- TBECON 420 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
- TCSS 321 Discrete Structures I
- TCSS 322 Discrete Structures II
- TCSS 343 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- TESC 430 Environmental Modeling (6)
- TESC 490 Special Topics in Quantitative Studies (1–7, max 7)
- TMATH 207 Introduction to Differential Equations
- TMATH 208 Matrix Algebra with Applications
- TMATH 210 Intermediate Statistics with Applications
- TMATH 224 Multivariable Calculus
- TMATH 302 Mathematics and Social Justice
- TMATH 316 Financial Mathematics
- TMATH 342 Applied Topology
- TMATH 344 Fundamentals of Geometry
- TMATH 390 Probability and Statistics in Engineering and Science
- TMATH 393 Introduction to Probability Models
- TMATH 402 Introduction to Abstract Algebra I
- TMATH 403 Abstract Algebra II
- TMATH 410 Regression Modeling with Applications
- TMATH 412 Cryptography: Theory & Practice OR TCSS 487 Cryptography (may receive elective credit for one class only)
- TMATH 413 Coding Theory
- TMATH 420 History of Mathematics
- TMATH 424 Real Analysis I
- TMATH 425 Real Analysis II
- TMATH 427 Complex Analysis
- TMATH 495 Collaborative Mathematics Research Experience
- TMATH 498 Directed Readings in Mathematics (1–5)
- TME 311 Computational Physical Modeling II
- TME 351 Engineering Probability and Statistics
ADVISOR
Please work with your assigned major advisor to plan for this minor. If you have any additional questions, please email siasadv@uw.edu.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Database and Computer Systems Administration
- Education
- Government
- Engineering
- Network and Data Communication Analysis
- Physics
- Post-graduate Studies
- Statistical Analysis
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To declare a Mathematics minor, you must have earned a minimum of 45 credits and declared a major. Declare the minor by completing the Request to Declare/Change a Major or Minor form and submitting it to the Office of the Registrar.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
For a Mathematics minor, you must complete 32 credits. All courses in the minor must be completed with a 2.0 GPA. At least 8 credits applied to the minor must be outside of the students’ major(s) requirements. A minimum of 10 credits of TMATH courses must be taken in residence at UW Tacoma. Advanced Placement (AP) credit may only count for up to 11 credits of the minor.
Note: Mathematics majors cannot minor in Mathematics.
