Mathematics Minor
All science-related disciplines rely on the fundamental language of mathematics. Many biological and medical phenomena can be studied mathematically or have substantial quantitative components. Mathematical areas, such as combinatorics, graph theory, differential equations, and statistics, are being applied to the problem of genetic mapping. Differential geometry and topology are currently being used to study the basic physical and chemical properties of DNA. Mathematical modeling of the heart enabled researchers to understand why ventricular fibrillation occurs.
The beauty of mathematics can also be found in non-science areas as well. Fibonacci sequences can be found in art and music. Topics from geometry, trigonometry, and algebra can be found in architecture. Fractals can be seen in nature.
A minor in mathematics creates unique career opportunities.
Goal 1: Students will master specific skills in mathematics.
Outcome 1.1: Students will be able to perform basic computations such as calculating derivatives and iterated integrals and various operations with matrices.
Outcome 1.2: Students will be able to identify and apply the appropriate method to solve a specific mathematical problem, apply the appropriate proof technique to prove a specific mathematical statement, or determine whether a given solution or proof is logically sound.