Mathematics Minor
A handout with detailed advice for Math minors, including suggested curricula, is available on the Math Department’s home page.
Minor - Mathematics
College Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 23
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2017-2018
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Calculus Requirement for a Minor in Mathematics | ||
| Elective Courses for a Minor in Mathematics | 23 | |
| Total Hours | 23 | |
Calculus Requirement for a Minor in Mathematics
Note: M 172 or M 182
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
M 162 | Applied Calculus | |
M 172 | Calculus II (recommended) | |
M 182 | Honors Calculus II (recommended) | |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Elective Courses for a Minor in Mathematics
Rule: Take 23 credits in M or STAT courses offered at UM-Missoula. M courses must be numbered M 115 or higher (excluding M 118). Courses must include at least three 3- or 4-credit courses at the 300 level or above (of which at least two must be taken at UM-Missoula).
Note:
- The required Calculus course (M 162, M 172, or M 182) counts toward the 23 credits, as well as its prerequisite courses at the 100-level (e.g., M 171 or M 121).
- Notice to Transfer Students: Mathematical Sciences courses that are not equivalent to courses taught at UM-Missoula can often be counted toward a Minor in Mathematics. This is determined on an individual basis; please contact the Department of Mathematical Sciences for details.
Minimum Required Grade: C-
23 Total Credits Required
Mathematics Education Track
A teaching minor is an academic minor which may contain different course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete a teaching major in a content area plus the teacher preparation program through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of either a teaching major or a teaching minor in that content area.
The term ‘minor’ for this teaching option refers to courses that need to be completed. To sign up for this option, you need to contact the Curriculum and Instruction Department. Do not fill out a minor form for graduation or the minor section of the major change form. Approvals for this option must come from the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science Courses | 27 | |
| Mathematics Teaching Methods Course | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Mathematical Sciences Courses
Rule: Take all of the following courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| M 171 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or M 181 | Honors Calculus I | |
| M 182 | Honors Calculus II | 4 |
| or M 182 | Honors Calculus II | |
| M 221 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| M 301 | Mathematics Technology for Teachers | 3 |
| M 307 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | 3 |
| M 326 | Number Theory | 3 |
| M 439 | Euclidean and Non?Euclidean Geometry | 3 |
| STAT 341 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or STAT 451 | Statistical Methods I | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics Teaching Methods Course
Rule: Take the following course.
Note: The course number EDU 497 covers many different teaching method courses. The section of EDU 497
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Teaching Licensure
Note: For licensure to teach mathematics, a student must also gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure (see the College of Education and Human Sciences ).