Minor in Mathematics

The following is for general information only. For more detailed and precise information consult the Southern Polytechnic catalog or stop by the Mathematics Department in room D-113. We can also be reached by phone at (678) 915-7235.

A: It's a great way to enhance your education, increase your set of skills, learn interesting mathematics, and see how it's used in your field. From a professional standpoint a Mathematics Minor can help your degree stand out to prospective employers. It's also good preparation if you plan to take the Engineer in Training exam.

A: It depends to some extent upon how difficult you find Mathematics and the courses you select. In general, however, you can expect to take some interesting upper level Mathematics courses. The number of course hours required can be easily fit into the elective structure of many degree programs.

A: You may use the Mathematics Minor requirements from any catalog that has been in effect as long you have been continuously enrolled since that catalog was used. "Continuously enrolled" means that you have not been unenrolled at Southern Polytechnic for more than one term in a row. Incidentally, you may choose the minor requirements from a different catalog than your major.

A: For the 2000-2002 or 2002-2003 catalog: You must complete Math 3256 (or 3356) and Math 2255. You must also complete an additional 11 hours of Mathematics courses at the 2300 level or higher, with at least six of these hours at the 3000 level or higher.

Q: What are the requirements for earlier catalogue years?

A: For the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 catalogs: You must complete Math 3256 (or 3356) and Math 2255. You must also complete an additional 11 hours of Mathematics courses at the 2000 level or higher, with at least nine of these hours at the 3000 level or higher.

Before 1998 Southern Polytechnic was on the quarter system so the situation is more complicated. Stop by the Mathematics Office to talk with the Department Chair if you're interested in using one of these catalogs.

A: For most courses, yes. However, courses that count toward core Areas A-E cannot also be used toward the minor. Generally speaking, Mathematics courses beyond the level of Calculus II can simultaneously count toward a major and minor. For some degrees the Mathematics they already require can bring you fairly close to the Minor.

A: Yes. However, at least 6 semester hours of credit toward the minor must be completed at Southern Polytechnic.

A: That depends a lot on your interests and your major. The projected offerings and upper level course descriptions can give you some idea of the possibilities. You may want to talk with your major advisor and/or Mathematics faculty as well.

A: Our "to be offered" list is our best guess right now of when courses will be placed on the schedule. Note that several upper level Mathematics courses are typically offered only once a year. Please be aware that the list is only a guess and circumstances can make alterations necessary.

A: No. The minor must be earned and received at the same time you receive your degree.

A: This can be a bit involved. If you have a mixture of quarter and semester credits to use toward the Mathematics Minor you should stop by the Mathematics Office to talk with the Department Chair.

A: The only form you need to declare your minor on is your petition to graduate. This petition must be submitted very early in the semester before the semester you intend to graduate. Your major office can give you more information about it. In addition to information about the degree you're seeking, there is a line on the form on which to state your minor and the catalog you are using for it.

A: No, a designated advisor is unnecessary. However, if you're unsure of anything about the minor, such as what courses to take or when they'll be offered, it is a good idea to stop by the Mathematics Department to talk to the Department Chair.

A: It doesn't appear on your diploma, but it is listed on your transcript.

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