Mathematics, Foundational Mathematics Minor

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This minor meets the needs of non-mathematics majors intending to enter a middle school mathematics teaching credential program. Especially, many Liberal Studies students would like to teach upper level elementary mathematics.

Lower Division Requirements - 15-16 units

(Including pre-/corequisites)

Choose one of the following:

MATH 201 - Elementary Statistics Units: 3
MATH 202 - Biostatistics (Cross-listed as PSY 202) Units: 3

Additional required courses:

MATH 208 - Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I - Numbers and Problem Solving Units: 3
MATH 230 - Logic and Mathematical Reasoning Units: 3
MATH 240 - Linear Algebra Units: 3

Upper Division Requirements - 16 units

(Including pre-/corequisites)

MATH 308 - Modern Mathematics for Elementary School Teaching II - Geometry, Probability and Statistics Units: 3
MATH 318 - Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers Units: 3 T
MATH 330 - Mathematics and Fine Arts Units: 3
MATH 331 - History of Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 499 - Senior Colloquium Units: 1

Select one of the following:

MATH 492 - Internship Units: 1-3
LS 499 - Capstone Project Units: 3

Electives

Choose one course from the list below 3-4 units

MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 300 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 301 - Discrete Mathematics for IT Units: 3
MATH 393 - Abstract Algebra I Units: 3
MATH 482 - Number Theory and Cryptography Units: 3
or
Other upper division math course 3-4 units