Mathematics Minor
College of Arts and Sciences
Program Description
The mathematics minor is available to undergraduates majoring in other disciplines across the university who have an interest in studying mathematics. Students planning a minor in mathematics may seek advice on course selection from the director of undergraduate studies. Information is also available at math.cornell.edu/minor, including how to apply for the minor.
Student Grade Option
Courses must be taken for a letter grade in order to count toward admission to the math minor or to satisfy any math minor requirement.
Transfer Credit
Courses taken at another institution may be used to satisfy the math minor prerequisites and to replace at most one course toward the minor requirements. These courses must be approved for transfer credit and appear on the Cornell transcript with Cornell course equivalents.
Visit the Math Department web site for more information about transferring credit from another institution.
Prerequisites
Students are admitted to the minor after successfully completing a semester of linear algebra — MATH 2210, MATH 2230, or MATH 2940 with a grade of B– or better — and a semester of multivariable calculus — MATH 2220, MATH 2240, or MATH 1920 with a grade of B– or better. The department recommends MATH 2210–MATH 2220 or MATH 2230–MATH 2240. While it is not recommended for students planning a math minor, MATH 2310 with a grade of B+ or better may be accepted as a substitute for MATH 2210.
Credit for MATH 1920 may be obtained by passing a placement exam during orientation; however, a score equivalent to a B- or better is required to satisfy the prerequisite for the math minor. Students who score below a B- and wish to join the minor may not attempt the exam a second time but should instead enroll in a multivariable calculus course.
Students who receive below the minimum grade in one of these prerequisite courses should contact the undergraduate coordinator immediately.