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Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Skidmore College
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Harder 213
815 N. Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Phone: (518) 580-5280
Mathematics

Minors

THE MATHEMATICS MINOR: Students minoring in mathematics fulfill the departmental requirements by completing MA113 and 200 or the equivalent; MA215 or MC215; MA303 or 319; and two more 3- or 4-credit elective courses in Mathematics (designated MA or MC) at the 200 or 300 level.

Note regarding mathematics and science majors: Students who plan to take calculus should take the online placement exam prior to the beginning of classes. Based on this exam, the Department will recommend which course in the sequence the student should begin with. Most frequently, prospective mathematics or science majors elect MA111 in the fall semester and 113 in the spring semester of their first year. Prospective mathematics or science majors with weak preparation in mathematics may be recommended to take MA108 in the fall semester followed by MA109 in the spring. First-year students with advanced placement who take MA113 in the fall should register for MA200 at the same time if they plan to continue into MA202 in the spring.

Students interested in learning how to use computers to solve problems in the quantitative disciplines should consider the courses: CS102, 103, 106, and MS104.