The Department of Mathematics currently offers two minors:

 

 

Minor in Mathematics

Always consult the undergraduate catalog for the most current information (return to all minors)

 

Admission Requirements

  • The minor is not open to Mathematics or Math Education majors

 

Minor Requirements

  • A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
  • At least 6 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the Department of Mathematics.
  • A minimum of 6 hours used to satisfy the Math Minor must be unique and not be used to satisfy the requirements of a major.

 

Prerequisite Courses

  • Students must satisfy each course’s prerequisites before enrolling in the class.
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
4 hrs

 

Required Courses (15 hrs)

Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
4 hrs
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
4 hrs
Ordinary Differential Equations I
3 hrs
Matrix and Linear Algebra
4 hrs

 

Restricted Elective (3 hrs)

The Restricted Elective must be taken from the Department of Mathematics at UCF and must be selected from courses at the 3000-4000 level.

Select one from the following list of options:

MAA XXXX (any 3000 – 4000)
MAD XXXX (any 3000 – 4000)
MAP XXXX (any 3000 – 4000)
MAS XXXX (any 3000 – 4000)
MTG XXXX (any 3000 – 4000)

Any mathematics Honors courses that are approved for this purpose by the Department Standards Committee

Exceptions: None of the following four courses can be taken

Linear Algebra
4 hrs
Introduction to Logic and Proof in Mathematics
3 hrs
Modern Geometries
4 hrs
History of Mathematics
3 hrs

 

Foreign Language Requirements

  • None

 

Total Semester Hours Required

  • 18

 

Other Requirements

  • No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
  • Internship, Co-op, or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor.

 

 

MINOR IN MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY

Always consult the undergraduate catalog for the most current information (return to all minors)

 

Admission Requirements

  • None

 

Minor Requirements

  • A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
  • At least 6 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the Department of Mathematics.
  • This minor is not open to Math majors.

 

Prerequisite Courses

Students must satisfy each course’s prerequisites before enrolling in the class.

BSC 2010C
Biology I
4 hrs
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
4 hrs
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
4 hrs

 

Required Courses (21 hrs)

BSC 2011C
Biology II
4 hrs
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
4 hrs
Ordinary Differential Equations I
3 hrs
Matrix and Linear Algebra
4 hrs
Mathematical Biology I
3 hrs
Mathematical Biology II
3 hrs

 

Restricted Electives (3 hrs)

BCH 4053
Biochemistry I
3 hrs
PCB 3023
Molecular Cell Biology
3 hrs
PCB 3044
Principles of Ecology
3 hrs
PCB 3063
Genetics
3 hrs
PCB 4683
Evolutionary Biology
4 hrs

 

Foreign Language Requirements

  • None

 

Total Semester Hours Required

  • 24

 

Other Requirements

  • No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
  • Internship, Co-op, or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor.
  • Lower division courses do not substitute for Upper Division courses.