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There are countless ways in which you can benefit from a minor in mathematics. More than just knowledge, you will possess a skill set that provides everything from research and problem-solving techniques in your field of study to the know-how for managing finances, from business funds to household budgets.
With the William Woods mathematics minor you will gain experience in subject areas from calculus to formal logic, higher geometry, algebra, statistics and more. Whether you are pursuing a degree in biology, accounting, or something else, a background in mathematics will increase the value of your degree and your future career.
The minor in mathematics at William Woods University includes 6 required course credits and 12 required elective course credits.
Minor Requirements
Core Credits: 9.00
| An introduction to the concepts of limits, continuity, differentiation of elementary functions, definite and indefinite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem. Emphasis on use graphing calculators and the utility of mathematics as a problem solving tool. Extensive discussion of applications in natural science, social science, and business. Prerequisite: MAT 118 or MAT 120 credits: | Calculus I -Q | 5 |
| A continuation of MAT 124. Further techniques of differentiation and integration, the calculus of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and probability distribution functions, as well as elementary differential equations. Requires extensive use of graphing calculators. Applications to biology, economics, and physics are studied throughout. Prerequisite: MAT 124 credits: | Calculus II | 4 |
Required Elective - 9 Credits
| A study of the techniques used in solving linear systems of equations, the properties and theorems associated with vector spaces, determinates and eigenvalues, and linear transformations. Prerequisite: MAT 124 credits: | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| A continuation of MAT 214, including solid analytic geometry, vector spaces, matrices, determinants, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and vector calculus. Prerequisite – MAT 214 credits: | Calculus III | 4 |
| A study of ordinary differential equations and the following topics: boundary-value problems, Fourier series, and the Laplace transform. Prerequisite – MAT 124 credits: | Differential Equations | 3 |
| A calculus-based introduction to the mathematics of probability and statistics. A study of discrete and continuous probability distributions and their application to areas of statistical inference, including estimation and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: MAT 124 credits: | Math Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| A study of Euclidean and projective geometries as axiomatic systems, from both the synthetic and analytic approach, and an introduction to non-Euclidean systems. Prerequisite – MAT 124 credits: | Higher Geometry | 3 |
| An introduction to elementary deductive logic to include propositional logic and first-order quantification theory with identity. Emphasis on natural deduction techniques. Some discussion of computability and other topics in the foundations of mathematics and philosophy of logic. Prerequisite – MAT118 credits: | Formal Logic | 3 |
| This is the first course in numerical analysis covering fundamental concepts, theoretical foundations of numerical methods, error analysis and practical computer implementations using Software. An integral part of this course is a series of computational projects designed to illustrate and emphasize the course material. Prerequisite – MAT124 credits: | Introduction to Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| A study of the properties and theorems associated with groups, rings, integral domains, and fields. Prerequisite: MAT 224 credits: | Modern Algebra | 3 |
| A study of divisibility, congruencies, quadratic reciprocity, number theory functions, Diophantine equations, simple continued fractions and algebraic numbers. Prerequisite: MAT 224 credits: | Theory of Numbers | 3 |