Mathematics Minor: Foundational Mathematics - 34-36 units

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This minor meets the needs of non-mathematics majors intending to enter a middle school mathematics teaching credential program. It is of particular relevance for Liberal Studies students who would like to teach upper level elementary mathematics.

Lower Division Requirements - 15-16 units

(Including pre-/corequisites)

MATH 208 - Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I: Numbers and Problem-Solving Units: 3
MATH 230 - Logic and Mathematical Reasoning (Cross-listed as PHIL 230) Units: 3
MATH 240 - Linear Algebra Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
MATH 101 - College Algebra Units: 3
MATH 105 - Pre-Calculus Units: 4
MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
Complete one from the following:
MATH 201 - Elementary Statistics Units: 3
MATH 202 - Biostatistics (Cross-listed as PSY 202) Units: 3

Upper Division Requirements - 16 units

(Including pre-/corequisites)

MATH 308 - Foundational 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
Complete three units from the following:
MATH 492 - Internship Units: 1-3
LS 499 - Capstone Project Units: 3

Electives - 3-4 units

Complete one from the following:
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 438 - Philosophy of Mathematics (Cross-listed as PHIL 438) Units: 3
MATH 482 - Number Theory and Cryptography Units: 3
Other upper division math course Units: 3-4