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Duluth Campus
Mathematical Sciences MinorMathematics & Statistics
Swenson College of Science and Engineering
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 140 Solon Campus Center, 1117 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812 (218-726-8747; fax: 218-726-8399)
Email:
mathstat@d.umn.edu
The Mathematical Sciences minor is for those wishing to pursue careers in other fields that use mathematics or statistics.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
A strong background in mathematics and/or statistics.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Students interested in the minor are strongly encouraged to confer with their major field advisor and director of graduate studies, and the Mathematical Sciences director of graduate studies regarding feasibility and requirements.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
Minor coursework offered on both the A-F and S/N grading basis must be taken A-F, with a minimum grade of B- earned for each course.
Minor Coursework (6 to 12 credits)
Master’s students select 6 credits, and doctoral students select 12 credits from the following in consultation with the Mathematical Sciences director of graduate studies.
MATH 5201 - Real Variables
(4.0 cr)
MATH 5327 - Advanced Linear Algebra
(3.0 cr)
STAT 5571 - Probability
(4.0 cr)
MATH 5233 - Mathematical Foundations of Bioinformatics
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5202 - Applied Functional Analysis
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5260 - Dynamical Systems
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5270 - Modeling with Dynamical Systems
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5280 - Partial Differential Equations
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5810 - Linear Programming
(3.0 cr)
MATH 8201 - Real Analysis
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5330 - Theory of Numbers
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5347 - Applied Algebra and Cryptology
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5365 - Graph Theory
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5366 - Enumerative Combinatorics
(3.0 cr)
MATH 5372 - Abstract Algebra II
(3.0 cr)
STAT 5411 - Analysis of Variance
(3.0 cr)
STAT 5511 - Regression Analysis
(3.0 cr)
STAT 5515 - Multivariate Statistics
(3.0 cr)
STAT 5521 - Applied Time Series Analysis
(3.0 cr)
STAT 5531 - Probability Models
(4.0 cr)
STAT 5572 - Statistical Inference
(4.0 cr)
STAT 8611 - Linear Models
(3.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Masters
Doctoral
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Spring Odd Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Fall Even Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Spring Odd Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Spring Odd Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Fall Even Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Spring Odd Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Fall Even Year |