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Minor in Mathematical Foundations and Methods
The Minor in Mathematical Foundations and Methods program is an undergraduate minor program that consists of mathematics courses that prepares non-B.S. Mathematics students for advanced studies in quantitative-oriented fields. It is designed to provide students with a good grasp of statistics, calculus, and discrete mathematics. It also aims to develop their ability to engage in abstract reasoning, be familiar with mathematical proofs, and have computational dexterity.
The Minor in Mathematical Foundations and Methods program aims to train students who can:
- Use mathematical tools and techniques in framing problems in the physical, life, and social sciences;
- Determine the validity of an argument using mathematical reasoning; and
- Apply mathematical knowledge and computational skills to concrete problems in the physical, life, and social sciences.
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Admission into the Program
The following are requirements for admission to the Minor in Mathematical Foundations and Methods program:
- completion of Math 22 and Stat 101, or their equivalents, and at least two semesters of residency
- good academic standing with a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 2.5 or better
- endorsement by the College Secretary of the Home Unit
- acceptance by the College Secretary of the College of Science
The Institute of Mathematics shall evaluate all applications received before the beginning of the first semester of each academic year and select top applicants.
For more inquiries, please send an email to ddapr@math.upd.edu.ph.
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Program Curriculum
Curriculum Checklist
Second Year
| 1st Semester |
4 units |
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2nd Semester |
3 units |
| Math 23 |
4 |
Math 40 |
3 |
Third Year
| 1st Semester |
3 units |
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2nd Semester |
7 units |
| Math 150.1 |
3 |
Math 108 |
4 |
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Math 122 |
3 |
Fourth Year
| 1st Semester |
3 units |
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2nd Semester |
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| Math Elective** |
3 |
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* If any of the required Math courses in the Minor degree program are credited towards the Bachelor’s program of the student, then the student needs to take additional math electives to earn at least 18 units in the Minor degree program.
** one of the following: Math 123.1, Math 133, Math 158, Math 162, Math 180.1
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Program Retention Rules
To remain in the program, the student must:
- Remain in good academic standing with a GWA of 2.5 or better;
- Not incur a second failing grade (includes 4.0, 5.0, DRP with “failing” remark, and DRP unofficial) in Math 23, Math 40, and Math 108;
- Not incur a third failing grade (includes 4.0, 5.0, DRP with “failing” remark, and DRP unofficial) in Math 122, Math 150.1, Math 123.1, Math 133, Math 158, Math 162, and Math 180.1;
- Follow the Program of Study advised by the Home Unit.
