2011-2012 Academic Catalog - Victory University

HS-XXXX History Elective 3 semester hoursHS-3000/4000 History Electives 3 semester hoursHS-3000/4000 History Electives 3 semester hoursHS-3000/4000 History Electives 3 semester hoursHS-3000/4000 History Electives 3 semester hoursTotal15 semester hoursMINOR IN MATHEMATICS TOTAL: 15 SEMESTER HOURSThe Mathematics minor is recommended for students pursuing any fields of study in whichadvanced quantitative and reasoning skills are desirable.As a result of study in this program, students will:Gain the ability to recognize that mathematics is an exciting, God-ordained, hands-onexploration of the created universe.Become familiar with the scientific method and experience firsthand the process ofdoing experiments and drawing inferences from the resulting data.Integrate the Christian worldview in making ethical decisions regarding science andtechnology.Apply principles and methods of differential and integral calculus to both theoreticaland applied problems.Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and constructs tosolve problems in several areas.Judge the validity of arguments, formulate and test conjectures, and analyze andconstruct concise mathematical proofs.Apply advanced mathematical problem-solving strategies to real life problems; thisincludes the ability to apply mathematical concepts and models, to select appropriatestrategies, and to carry out solutions.Express complex mathematical ideas both orally and in writing using appropriatemathematical symbols and terminology.145