Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1940-1941 Page: 65
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS
In addition to the six hours of freshman mathematics the student
must have credit for twenty-four hours of work, of which twelve must
be advanced. The selection must include Mathematics 351-352 (Calculus)
or its equivalent. One year (at least six hours) of physics is
required. Majors in mathematics are required to minor in education,
chemistry, music, biology, physical education, or business administration.A student electing mathematics as a minor must include Mathematics
351-352 (Calculus) or its equivalent in the eighteen hours.
301-302.-Freshman Mathematics.
The essentials of algebra through quadratic equations, simple
interest, progressions, binominal theorem, logarithms, compound
interest, insurance, annuities, stocks, bonds and sinking funds.
313-314.-Mathematical Analysis.
Brief review of algebra, the essentials of trigonometry, fundamental
analytic formulas, straight line, conic sections, simple
algebraic derivatives and integrals, tangents, and curve tracing.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 301-302, or at least three entrance
units from high school.
320.-Advanced Analytic Geometry.
Transformation of coordinates, conics in general, higher plane
curves, polar curves, and the solid analytic geometry of planes,
lines, and surfaces. Prerequisite: Mathematics 313-314. Given
in alternate years. (Not offered 1940-'41).
321.-Determinants.
Systems of linear equations, properties of determinants, minors,
factors, homogeneous equations, sum and product of determinants,
and the matrix form. Prerequisite: Six hours of mathematics.
Given in alternate years.
350.-Theory of Equations.
Complex numbers, theorems on the roots of an equation, cubic
and quartic equations, isolation of real roots, approximate methods
for real roots, and symmetric functions. Prerequisite: Twelve
hours in mathematics, including Mathematics 313-314.
351-352.-Calculus.
Limits, differentiations, and applications first semester. Integration,
special devices, applications, and partial differentation
second semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 313-314. This course
will count as three or six advanced hours if the student has completed
nine or twelve hours of mathematics before taking it.
371-372.-Differential Equations.
Solution of differential equations of physics, chemistry, and engineering,
and the study of properties of solutions. Prerequisite:
Mathematics 351-352. Given in 1940-'41.
373-374.-Advanced Calculus.
Limits, curvature, theorem of mean value, fof derivatives, indeterminate
forms, etc., Rieman integrals, centroids, Lesbeque in65
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