Mathematics Department - Wheaton College Massachusetts

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Mathematica
Minitab and Minitab Express Download Instructions
R
R Studio (Download Instructions)

For more information, contact Tommy Ratliff, Chair, Department of Mathematics

Majors & Minors

Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics

Combining the strengths of the liberal arts within the context of interdisciplinary studies in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and statistics, the bioinformatics major prepares students for a world that relies on collaboration.

Data Science

Data Science

The world is awash in data that can offer valuable insights into many disciplines when used wisely. Data scientists are skilled at collecting, organizing and analyzing many types of data […]

Mathematics

Mathematics

We have a very friendly, supportive community of students and faculty who believe that mathematics is both beautiful and applicable and is one of pillars that supports Wheaton’s mission as a liberal arts college.

Mathematics and Economics

Mathematics and Economics

Students interested in both economic and mathematical analysis to use mathematical concepts and techniques in understanding and analyzing economic problems, processes and policies.

Statistics

Statistics

Statisticians work with information collected by scientists and decision-makers in the hope of making sense of complicated questions.

Contact the Chair

Tommy Ratliff

Professor and Chair of Mathematics

Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center 1309

(508) 286-3968

ratliff_thomas@wheatoncollege.edu

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