Fairfield University's Mathematics Minor
Euclid the geometer
We study mathematics not only because it is an interesting and beautiful
discipline in itself, but also because in a world increasingly dependent
on science and technology, the study of mathematics is essential. Women and
men trained in mathematics are employed in industry, teaching and research
at all levels. Fairfield University's strong Liberal Arts program provides
students studying mathematics with an excellent background for collaboration
with professionals in other disciplines such as economics, business, engineering
and the sciences. Undergraduate mathematics also serves as an excellent basis
for further studies in operations research, statistics, computer science,
medicine and law, in addition to mathematics itself. In short, the mathematics
minor program at Fairfield provides the foundation for further studies in
applied fields, and also prepares a liberally educated person for related
fields in which strong quantitative and problem-solving skills are needed.
Some of the 1997-98 MACS faculty
Q. What does the Mathematics minor entail?
A. Two required courses and three electives
The usual minor program consists of five mathematics courses. Two are required and three are electives and depend on one's interest. Personal preference can alter the sequence of courses for each individual. The two required courses are two semesters of calculus. These could be the sequence MA 121-122 or their equivalent such as MA 125-126 or MA 171-172. Also Advanced Placement courses or courses transferred from other colleges can satisfy the requirement.
The three electives can be chosen either from the following four offerings or from the mathematics electives listed in the last paragraph.
MA 211 Applied Matrix Theory
Techniques and applications of linear algebra; solutions of linear equations, determinants, linear geometry, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
MA 225 Calculus III
Differential and integral calculus of several independent variables and the use of infinite series.MA 241 Applications of Modern Geometry
Axiomatic structures, undefined terms and axioms, theorems of modern Euclidean geometry as well as Non-Euclidean Geometry, transformation and projective geometry.MA 321 Ordinary Differential Equations
Solutions of first and second order differential equations by formal methods, linear equations, systems of equations, series solutions, applications to geometry and physics.The electives may also be chosen from any course designed for physics or mathematics majors whose course number is 200 or greater, such as MA 227, 228, 231, 235, 271, 272, 322, 337 and 351. The descriptions for these courses are found in the catalogue.
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For information about the MACS offerings
call chairman, Dr. Christopher Bernhardt: 203-254-4000 ext-2516
or email: cbernhardt@fair1.fairfield.edu
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