Minors
Undergraduate Minors offered by the Department of Math, Statistics, and Computer Science
The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science offers a minor in Mathematics and a minor in Mathematics and Computer Science. See below for details on each minor. Please note: Students cannot earn a minor in Mathematics and a minor in Mathematics and Computer Science.
To declare a minor, use the “Add/Update LAS Minor/Certificate” form linked from the LAS Major & Minor Advising page, pictured to the right.
Important note for Engineering & Interdisciplinary Students: All Engineering students may minor in Mathematics, but have additional special requirements for completing the minor. Due to substantial duplication of courses and/or content in the major and minor, Engineering Students who minor in Math must take at least two courses (6 credit hours) that are not already required for their Engineering major. Additionally, at least half of the credit hours for the minor must be taken at UIC. Note that Math 215 is reserved for MCS majors. Students interested in taking this course will need to seek approval from the Math Department.
Undergraduate Minors
Minor in Mathematics (Non-Engineering Students)
Mathematics is the abstract study of number, pattern, quantity, systems, and space, as well as the language of science and all fields in which patterns and systematic processes are analyzed. Taking courses in the mathematical sciences helps students learn to conceptualize abstract structures and provides them with the framework and analytical tools necessary for understanding our technology-based and data-intensive society. Both the MATH major and minor sequences help prepare students for a wide range of opportunities in the natural sciences, social sciences, business, finance, and government; for professional schools, such as law school; and for almost any job or career in which strong analytical and communication skills are valued.
The minor requirements for non-Engineering students are listed in the undergraduate catalog.
Minor in Mathematics and Computer Science
The MCS curriculum fosters the development of logical and analytical thinking and is designed to provide a basic foundation for a career in the forefront of computing. Emphasis is given to the mathematical theory of computer science and computational methods but includes both practical and theoretical aspects of computer science.
Minor requirements are listed in the undergraduate catalog.
Important Information for Engineering Students
Students majoring in Computer Science or Data Science may not minor in MCS due to duplication of courses and/or content.
Other Engineering majors who wish to minor in MCS should follow the course requirements as listed in the undergraduate catalog.
Math Minor Requirements for Engineering Students
See below for minor requirements for various Engineering Programs. Please note: In addition to the listed requirements below, students must complete half of the credits needed for their minor in residency at UIC.
Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering
Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering
- Math 180, 181, 210, 220, 218/310*
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 12 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional course work in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
Notes: Your two additional two courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
- Math 180,181, 210, 220
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 10 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering
- Math 180,181,210, 220
- Pick one from Math 218/310* or Stat 381
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 12 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Engineering Management
Engineering Management
- Math 180, 181, 210, Math 218/310*, STAT 362
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 11 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Engineering Physics
Engineering Physics
- Math 180, 181, 210, 220
- Pick one from Math 218/310*, 417 480,481 MCS 471, ECE 341
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 12 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
- Math 180, 181,210,220, STAT 361 (prior catalog), MATH 218/310 (new catalog)
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 12 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
Math 218/310* was optional for ME majors on an older catalog year. Students following an older catalog year who took this course will still be required to follow the two-course rule as outlined above. STAT 361 is not listed as a required course for new Mechanical Engineering majors according to the catalog. STAT 361 cannot be used as one of the “plus, two” courses for the minor. In the new catalog, MATH 218/310* is required for the major and will not count as a “plus, two” course for the minor.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
- Math 180, 181, 210, 220, 218/310*, STAT 362
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 13 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Computer Science and CS with Computer Systems Concentration
Computer Science and CS with Computer Systems Concentration
- Math 180, 181, 210
- Select one from IE 342 or STAT 381
- Select two more from Math 215, 220, 218/310*, 320, 430 435 436, MCS 421, 423, 471, STAT 401, 473
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 13 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
No other MCS courses other than the three mentioned above will be allowed for the minor. Students who have credit in IE 342 will not receive credit for STAT 381 or STAT 401.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Computer Science with Software Engineering Concentration
Computer Science with Software Engineering Concentration
- Math 180, 181, 210
- Select two from: MATH 215, 220, 218/310*, 320 430 435, 436, MCS 421, 423, 471 STAT 473
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 12 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
No other MCS courses other than the three mentioned above will be allowed for the minor. Students who have credit in IE 342 will not receive credit for STAT 381 or 401.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Computer Science with Human-Centered Computing Concentration
Computer Science with Human-Centered Computing Concentration
- Math 180, 181, 210, 220
- Pick one from IE 342 or STAT 381
- Pick one from Math 218/310* or Math 320
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 13 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
Students who have credit in IE 342 will not receive credit for STAT 381 or 401.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Computer Science and Design
Computer Science and Design
- Math 180, 181
- IE 342
- MATH 210 (can count for your Analyzing the Natural World)
- Math or Science Elective — MATH must be taken for this category to count towards the minor (MATH 215, 220, 218/310*, 320, 430, 435, MCS 421, 423, 471, STAT 401, 473)
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in Math or Statistics at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- Enrollment Residency: 12 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
NOTE: Your “plus, two” courses cannot count towards the MATH/Science Elective section of your degree audit.
Students who have credit in IE 342 will not receive credit for STAT 381 or 401.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Computer Science and Linguistics
- Math 180, 181, 210
- STAT 381
- Plus, two more courses (at least 3-credits each) in MATH or STAT at the 200, 300, or 400-level
- NOTE: Your “plus, two” courses cannot count towards your major requirements on your degree audit.
- Enrollment Residency: 10 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH or STAT (200+) to count towards your residency.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Data Science with a Bioinformatics Concentration
Data Science with a Bioinformatics Concentration
- Required Major Math Courses: MATH 180, 181, 210, 218/310*
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 381, IE 342, ECE 341
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 382 or IDS 462
- Required: STAT 385, STAT 481.
- Minor: Two more 3-credit or 4-credit courses in Mathematics at the 200+ level.
- Enrollment Residency: 16 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Data Science with a Business Analytics Concentration
Data Science with a Business Analytics Concentration
- Required Major Math Courses: MATH 180, 181, 210, 218/310*
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 381, IE 342, ECE 341
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 382 or IDS 462
- Required: STAT 385, STAT 481.
- Minor: Two more 3-credit or 4-credit courses in Mathematics at the 200+ level.
- Enrollment Residency: 16 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Data Science with a Computer Science Concentration
Data Science with a Computer Science Concentration
- Required Major Math Courses: MATH 180, 181, 210, 218/310*
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 381, IE 342, ECE 341
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 382 or IDS 462
- Required: STAT 385, STAT 481
- Minor: Two more 3-credit or 4-credit courses in Mathematics at the 200+ level.
- Enrollment Residency: 16 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Data Science with a Data Processing, Science, and Engineering Concentration
Data Science with a Data Processing, Science, and Engineering Concentration
- Required Math Major Courses: MATH 180, 181, 210, 218/310*
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 381, IE 342, ECE 341 (required)
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 382 or IDS 462
- Required: STAT 385, STAT 481
- Required Concentration: MATH 220
- Minor: Two more 3-credit or 4-credit courses in Mathematics at the 200+ level.
- Enrollment Residency: 18 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Data Science with a Health Data Science Concentration
Data Science with a Health Data Science Concentration
- Required Major Math Courses: MATH 180, 181, 210, 218/310*
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 381, IE 342, ECE 341
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 382 or IDS 462
- Required: STAT 385, STAT 481.
- Minor: Two more 3-credit or 4-credit courses in Mathematics at the 200+ level.
- Enrollment Residency: 16 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Data Science with an Industrial Engineering Concentration
Data Science with an Industrial Engineering Concentration
- Required Major Math Courses: MATH 180, 181, 210, 218/310*
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 381, IE 342, ECE 341
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 382 or IDS 462
- Required: STAT 385, STAT 481.
- Minor: Two more 3-credit or 4-credit courses in Mathematics at the 200+ level.
- Enrollment Residency: 16 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Data Science with a Social Technology Studies Concentration
Data Science with a Social Technology Studies Concentration
- Required Major Math Courses: MATH 180, 181, 210, 218/310*
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 381, IE 342, ECE 341
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 382 or IDS 462
- Required: STAT 385, STAT 481.
- Minor: Two more 3-credit or 4-credit courses in Mathematics at the 200+ level.
- Enrollment Residency: 16 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Data Science with a Statistics Concentration
Data Science with a Statistics Concentration
- Required Major Math Courses: MATH 180, 181, 210, 218/310*
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 381, IE 342, ECE 341
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 382 or IDS 462
- Required: STAT 385, STAT 481.
- Required Concentration: STAT 401, STAT 411, STAT 451, STAT 485, STAT 486
- Minor: Two more 3-credit or 4-credit courses in Mathematics at the 200+ level.
- Enrollment Residency: 24 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.
Data Science with a Urban Planning and Policy Administration Concentration
Data Science with a Urban Planning and Policy Administration Concentration
- Required Major Math Courses: MATH 180, 181, 210, 218/310*
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 381, IE 342, ECE 341
- Required Major Selective Course (select one): STAT 382 or IDS 462
- Required: STAT 385, STAT 481.
- Minor: Two more 3-credit or 4-credit courses in Mathematics at the 200+ level.
- Enrollment Residency: 16 credits of the above courses must be taken at UIC. If you’ve not reached the minimum hours, you will need to take additional coursework in MATH (200+) to count towards your residency.
Note: Your two additional courses cannot be used for technical electives or other major requirements.
Effective Summer 2023: Students may not use both MATH 218/310* and MATH 320 for the mathematics minor. Only one of those two courses may be counted towards the minor requirements.
*Effective Spring 2026: MATH 310 has changed to MATH 218.