Virginia Wesleyan College

Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA

Mathematics Minor Requirements

 

Course Number

 Title

Credit hours

Mathematics Prerequisites

Calculus I

Math 171 or Math 135-136

AP Calc AB score 4or 5

3-6

Math 172

Calculus II or AP Calc BC score 4or 5

3

Core Course (choose one or more)

Math/CS 205

Discrete Mathematics

 

3

Math 217

Linear Algebra

Math 226

Introduction to Statistical Models

3 Electives (9 hours)

Math 301

Combinatorics

3

Math 303

Multivariable Calculus 

3

Math 315

Differential Equations

3

Math 316

Probability

3

Math 333

Number Theory

3

Math 340

Modern Geometries

3

Math/CS 350

Numerical Methods

3

Math 3xx

Mathematical Modeling (in preparation)

3

Math 317

Algebraic Structures

3

Math 323

Real Analysis

3 (W)

Math 480

Advanced Topics

3

Math 489

Research in Mathematics

3

Mathematics Core + Mathematics Electives

6 courses  (18 credit hours, 9 credit hours at 300- or 400-level)

 

Recommended electives for Applied Mathematics:

Math 301 Combinatorics

Math 303 Multivariable Calculus

Math 315 Differential Equations

Math/CS 350 Numerical Methods (With CS major)

 

Recommended electives for Pure Mathematics:

(Math/CS 205 Discrete Mathematics as a prerequisite)

Math 316 Probability

Math 333 Number Theory

Math 340 Modern Geometries

 


Virginia Wesleyan College

Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA

Mathematics Major Requirements

Course Number

 Title

Credit hours

Mathematics Major Core (All 9 are required) 

Math 171

Calculus I

3

Math 172

Calculus II

3

Math 205

Discrete Mathematics

3

Math 216

Introduction to Statistical Models

3

Math 217

Linear Algebra

3

Math 303

Multivariable Calculus 

3

Math 317

Algebraic Structures

3

Math 323

Real Analysis

3 (W)

Math 490

Seminar in Mathematics

1

3 Electives (9 hours)

Math 301

Combinatorics

3

Math 315

Differential Equations

3

Math 316

Probability

3

Math 333

Number Theory

3

Math 340

Modern Geometries

3

Math/CS 350

Numerical Methods

3

Math 3xx

Mathematical Modeling (in preparation)

3

Math 480

Advanced Topics

3

Math 489

Research in Mathematics

3

Mathematics Core + Mathematics Electives

12 courses

Other required courses

CS 112

Computer Programming I

3

PHYS 221

Physics I  (for BA option)

4

PHYS 221-222

Physics I & II  (for BS option)

8

Science electives

BS option – 2 additional approved science courses

8

Total Major requirements

For BA:  41 credit hours (34 in Mathematics, 19 at 300- or 400-level)

For BS:  53 credit hours  (34 in Mathematics, 19 at 300- or 400-level)

 

Alternate requirements for Secondary Education certification:

Math 333 Number Theory

Math 340 Modern Geometries

 

Math 300 Teaching Assistant Program

PRAXIS II