Minor in Mathematics

Units required for Minor: 20-23

Program Description

In today's highly technological society, the study of Mathematics takes on an increasingly important role. The Sacramento State Mathematics Department designs its courses with the goal of providing students with the mathematical concepts appropriate to the student's field.

All units must be taken in Mathematics or Statistics. A minimum of 8 upper division units is required. At least 6 upper division units must be taken at Sacramento State.

Placement - Mathematics Courses

Students who have not completed four years of high school mathematics consisting of

  • Beginning Algebra (one year)
  • Geometry (one year)
  • Intermediate Algebra-Trigonometry (one year)
  • Analytic Geometry-Mathematical Analysis (one year)

may need to complete part of this preparation at the University. The following diagram, which is based upon course prerequisites and major objectives, may be of assistance in selecting the necessary coursework.

Satisfactory completion of the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement is a prerequisite to enroll ment in any mathematics or statistics course in Area B-4 (Quantitative Reasoning) of General Education. The mathematics and statistics courses listed in Area B-4 are:

MATH 1Mathematical Reasoning3
MATH 17An Introduction to Exploration, Conjecture, and Proof in Mathematics3
MATH 24Modern Business Mathematics3
MATH 26ACalculus I for the Social and Life Sciences3
MATH 26BCalculus II for the Social and Life Sciences3
MATH 29Pre-Calculus Mathematics4
MATH 30Calculus I4
MATH 31Calculus II4
MATH 35Introduction to Linear Algebra3
STAT 1Introduction to Statistics3
STAT 50Introduction to Probability and Statistics4

Students Planning to take any of the following courses must pass a diagnostic test.

MATH 9
MATH 11
MATH 17An Introduction to Exploration, Conjecture, and Proof in Mathematics3
MATH 24Modern Business Mathematics3
MATH 26ACalculus I for the Social and Life Sciences3
MATH 29Pre-Calculus Mathematics4
MATH 29APre-Calculus Mathematics A2
MATH 30Calculus I4
MATH 107AFundamental Mathematical Concepts3
STAT 1Introduction to Statistics3

A brochure describing the diagnostic tests and containing sample questions is available in the campus bookstore. The following table gives the course and appropriate diagnostic test.

Those students who want to prepare for the ELM may purchase the Entry Level Mathematics workbook at the Hornet Bookstore (see Placement Tests section of this catalog).

All students planning to take MATH 30, Calculus I, must take the Calculus Readiness test prior to the semester of enrollment in MATH 30.

Prerequisite Requirements

  • Prerequisites must be completed with grade ''C-'' or better.
  • Grade ''C-'' or better required in all courses applied to Mathematics major or to the Mathematics or Statistics minors.
  • PHYS 11A and PHYS 11C are recommended for all Mathematics majors.

Program Requirements

Select one of the two following options.

Option 1 (20-21 Units)
MATH 30Calculus I4
MATH 31Calculus II4
Select one of the following:3 - 4
Calculus III
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Select 9 units of upper division Mathematics and/or Statistics courses selected with approval of a Mathematics advisor9
Total Units20-21
Option 2 (23 Units)
MATH 30Calculus I4
MATH 31Calculus II4
MATH 32Calculus III4
MATH 45Differential Equations for Science and Engineering3
MATH 105AAdvanced Mathematics for Science and Engineering I4
MATH 105BAdvanced Mathematics for Science and Engineering II4
Total Units23