Mathematics: Minors
Department Chair:
Chaogui Zhang, Ph.D.
czhang@marywood.edu
Science Center, Room 320
(570) 961-4598
Secretary:
Melissa Matsumura
mmatsumura@marywood.edu
Science Center, 3rd floor
(570) 348-6223
Mathematics Minor
Any student may elect to minor in Mathematics by completing 18 credits in the department. No more than one course may be at the 100 level, and at least one must be at the 300 level or above.
Computer Science Minor
Any student may elect to minor in Computer Science by completing 18 credits from the following two lists. At least three courses must be taken from List A.
List A: Department of Mathematical Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 142 | Programming in C++ | 3 |
| CS 241 | Machine Language with Assembler | 3 |
| CS 245 | Computer Data Structures | 3 |
| CS 341 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 344 | Operating System Principles | 3 |
| MATH 420 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CS 463 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
List B: Department of Business & Managerial Science
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 207 | JAVA++ | 3 |
| BUS 303 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| BUS 304 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| BUS 305 | Computer Networks and Data Communications | 3 |
| BUS 307 | Web Application Development | 3 |
| BUS 400 | Operating systems | 3 |
| BUS 401 | Visual Basic | 3 |
| BUS 405 | Advanced Applications Development | 3 |
Astronomy Minor
Any student may elect to minor in Astronomy by completing the following courses (19 credits).
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 115 or 170 or 201 | Precalculus or Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 216 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS 112 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS 213, 213L | Physics I and Physics I Lab | 4 |
| ASTR 250 | The Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 260 | Galaxies, Relativity, and Cosmology | 3 |
