Mathematics Minor

WHAT IS MATHEMATICS?
Mathematics uses deductive reasoning to explore the numerical and spatial aspects of creation. Abstracting particular attributes of empirical phenomena, it describes the properties and relationships that apply to all situations exhibiting a shared set of characteristics. As such, mathematics provides a quantitative framework for many disciplines, and forms “the language of science”.

WHAT KINDS OF MATHEMATICS DEGREES DOES KING’S OFFER?

Available As A Major For:
Currently Not Available

Available As A Minor For:
B.A. , B.Com., B.Mus., 4-Year B.Sc.

Courses Available Include: (for full course descriptions, see the registry pages here)
studies in: calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, numerical analysis, differential equations and mathematical applications

MATH 200 - Introductory Calculus I
MATH 205 - Introductory Calculus II
MATH 221 - Linear Algebra I
MATH 281 - Introduction to Mathematical Applications
MATH 300 - Intermediate Calculus I
MATH 305 - Intermediate Calculus II
MATH 360 - Discrete Mathematics
MATH 420 - Numerical Analysis
MATH 434 - Differential Equations
MATH 499 - Directed Studies in Mathematics

STAT 300 - Introduction to Statistics

Introductory Calculus I, Every Year, Fall and Winter 3(3-0-1.5)

Review of analytic geometry; functions, limits, derivatives, and applications; integration and applications.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 30/Pure Mathematics 30 or equivalent

Introductory Calculus II, Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-1.5)

Continuation of MATH 200. Transcendental and hyperbolic functions; methods of integration; sequences, series and applications.

Prerequisites: MATH 200

Linear Algebra I, Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-0)

An introduction to linear algebra including solving linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces and linear transformations.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 30/Pure Mathematics 30 or equivalent

Introduction to Mathematical Applications, Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-0)

A study of mathematical reasoning and modern applications of mathematics. Application topics may include management sciences, decision making, size and shape, modeling, and data analysis.

Prerequisites: Pure Mathematics 20 or Applied Mathematics 30 or equivalent or consent of the instructor

Intermediate Calculus I, 2008-09, Fall 3(3-0-0)

Series, power series and applications. Plane curves, polar coordinates and three dimensional analytic geometry. Partial differentiation and Lagrange multipliers.

Prerequisites: MATH 205

Intermediate Calculus II, 2008-09, Winter 3(3-0-0)

Multiple integrals, integrals in rectangular and polar coordinates. Introduction to vector calculus and Gauss', Green's and Stoke's theorems. Introduction to first- and second-order linear differential equations with applications.

Prerequisites: MATH 300

Discrete Mathematics, 2009-10, Winter 3(3-0-0)

An introduction to formal logical reasoning and mathematical theory in computing science. Topics include: fundamental logic, set theory, induction, relations and functions, languages, the principle of inclusion and exclusion, generating functions and recurrence. Same as CMPT 360.

Prerequisites: CMPT 300

Numerical Analysis, 2008-09, Fall 3(3-0-2)

An introduction to numerical computation. Topics include computer arithmetic, root approximation, interpolation, numerical integration, applications to differential equations, and error analysis. Same as CMPT 420.

Prerequisites: CMPT 300, MATH 205, 221

Differential Equations, 2009-10, Winter 3(3-0-0)

First, second, and higher order ordinary differential equations; power series methods of solution; Laplace transforms; linear systems of equations; numerical methods of solution. Applications to the physical sciences will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: MATH 221, 300

Directed Studies in Mathematics, Every Year, 1 to 3 (varies)

An opportunity to do advanced study of a special topic of particular interest to a student. Students work with a member of the mathematics faculty. Students must apply in advance to a member of the mathematics faculty.

Prerequisites: Six credits in mathematics at the 300-level, and consent of instructor

Introduction to Statistics, Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-1.5)

An introduction to the use of statistical methods. Descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, regression and correlation, inference on means and proportions, sampling distributions, analysis of variance, hypothesis testing.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 30/Pure Mathematics 30 or the successful passing of an algebra competency test.

Mathematics Minor

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