
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
A grade of C or better is required for prerequisite courses.
MATH 098 Introductory Algebra 4(4-0)
Review of elementary algebraic operations including factoring
and operations with fractions. Introduction to graphing, including
graphs of lines. Solutions to linear and quadratic equations.
This course does not count toward graduation. Prerequisite: Satisfactory
placement exam score. (S/U grading). (F,S,SS)
MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra 4(4-0)
A course designed to broaden and deepen algebraic problem-solving
skills. Topics include systems of equations, exponents, radicals,
complex numbers, quadratic equations, factoring polynomials, function
notation and graphs (S/U grading). This course does not count
toward graduation. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement exam score.
One year of high school algebra. (F,S,SS)
MATH 109 Mathematical Explorations 3(3-0)
Emphasis on quantitative reasoning and problem solving. Topics
chosen from logic, sets, algebra, linear programming, probability,
statistics, number theory, geometry, and counting techniques.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement exam score. MATH 099 or
one year of high school algebra or equivalent. (F,S,SS)
MATH 121 College Algebra 4(4-0)
Solutions of algebraic equations, graphs of rational functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, matrices,
and determinants. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement exam score.
Math 099 or two years of high school algebra or equivalent. (F,S,SS)
MATH 122 College Trigonometry 3(3-0)
Trigonometric and circular functions, identities, inverse functions,
vectors, complex numbers. Prerequisites: MATH 121 or equivalent.
(*)
MATH 124 Pre-calculus Math 5(5-0)
Polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; solution
of systems of equations; trigonometric, circular and certain special
functions. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement exam score. Two
years of high school algebra or equivalent. (F,S)
MATH 126 Calculus and Analytic Geometry
I 5(5-0)
Introduction to limits, continuity, differentiation and integration
with selected applications. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement
exam score. MATH 124 or equivalent. (F,S)
MATH 131 Algebra/Trigonometry for Engineering
Technology I 4(4-0)
Integrated sequence (131-132) covering topics in algebra, trigonometry,
and analytic geometry, with engineering applications. Prerequisites:
Satisfactory placement exam score. Two years of high school algebra
or equivalent. (F)
MATH 132 Algebra/Trigonometry for Engineering
Technology II 4(4-0)
Continuation of MATH 131. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement
exam score. MATH 131. (S)
MATH 156 Introduction to Statistics 3(3-0)
Introduction to data analysis. Binomial and normal models. Sample
statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, linear regression
and correlation, and chisquare tests. Prerequisites: Satisfactory
placement exam score. Math 099 or one year of high school algebra
or equivalent. (F,S,SS)
MATH 207 Matrix and Vector Algebra with
Applications 2(2-0)
Systems of equations, matrix representation of systems, solution
of systems, inverses, determinants, and Cramer's Rule. Vectors,
scalar and cross-products, applications to two- and three- dimensional
geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 124 or equivalent. Co requisite:
Majors and minors should take this course concurrently with MATH
224 or MATH 325. (F,S)
MATH 209 Symmetry 3(3-0)
Liberal arts course exploring the mathematical world of symmetry.
Topics include isometrics, Euclidean geometry, tiling theory,
group theory, and fractals. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
exam score. One year of high school geometry or permission of
instructor. (*)
MATH 220 Quantitative Analysis for Business
4(4-0)
An introduction to quantitative methods required for business
studies, includes a brief introduction to the Calculus. Prerequisites:
Satisfactory placement exam score. MATH 121 or equivalent. (F,S,SS)
MATH 221 Applied Calculus: An Intuitive
Approach 4(4-0)
Non-rigorous introduction to calculus with emphasis on applications
and modeling in the life sciences, social and behavioral sciences
and business. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement exam score.
MATH 121 or equivalent. (F,S)
MATH 224 Calculus and Analytic Geometry
II 5(5-0)
Differentiation and integration of trigonometric, logarithmic,
and other transcendental functions. Infinite sequences and series,
parametric representation of curves, and selected applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 126. Co requisite: Majors and minors should
take this course concurrently with MATH 207. (F,S)
MATH 231 Calculus for Engineering Technology
I 3(3-0)
Integrated sequence (231-232) covering topics in differential
and integral calculus with emphasis on engineering applications.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement exam score. MATH 132, 124,
or equivalent. (F)
MATH 232 Calculus for Engineering Technology II 3(3-0)
Continuation of MATH 231. Prerequisite: MATH 231. (S)
MATH 256 Probability for Engineers and
Scientists 3(3-0)
A calculus-based introduction to applied probability and stochastic
processes. An intuitive study of random variables, special distributions,
expectations, and limit theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 224 or permission
of instructor. (S)
MATH 291 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and approval of the department
chair. (F,S)
MATH 307 Introduction to Linear Algebra
4(4-0)
A rigorous development of vector spaces and linear transformations.
Prerequisites: MATH 207 and MATH 224 and knowledge of a programming
language. (F,S)
MATH 320 Introduction to Mathematical
Thought 3(3-0)
A rigorous introduction to sets, logic, mathematical proof, functions,
and equivalence relations. Prerequisite: MATH 224. MATH 307 or
MATH 325 recommended. (*)
MATH 325 Intermediate Calculus 3(3-0)
Continuation of MATH 224. Vector valued functions and multivariable
calculus. Prerequisites: MATH 224 or equivalent. Co requisite:
Majors and minors who have not yet completed MATH 207 must enroll
in MATH 207 concurrently with MATH 325. (F)
MATH 327 Introduction to Algebraic Systems
3(3-0)
Introduction to groups, rings, and fields and their elementary
properties. Prerequisite: MATH 307, or permission of instructor.
(S)
MATH 330 Introduction to Higher Geometry
3(3-0)
Euclidean, hyperbolic, finite, and transformation geometries,
models, and constructions. Prerequisite: MATH 224 or permission
of instructor. (S)
MATH 337 Differential Equations I 3(3-0)
First order differential equations, homogeneous and non-homogenous
linear differential equations, introduction to the Laplace transform,
applications. Prerequisite: MATH 224 or equivalent. (S)
MATH 338 Differential Equations II 3(3-0)
Linear systems, existence and uniqueness of solutions, non-linear
equations, series solutions, orthogonal sets of functions. Fourier
series, boundary value problems, partial differential equations
and applications. Prerequisite: recommend MATH 325. (*)
MATH 342 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
3(3-0)
Numerical solutions of polynomial, differential, integral, and
other equations using the computer. Prerequisites: MATH 207 and
a programming language, or permission of instructor. (*)
MATH 348 Numerical Methods 3(3-0)
Linear and non-linear systems of equations, systems of differential
equations and boundary value problems, rational function approximations.
Prerequisites: MATH 307 and a programming language. (*)
MATH 350 Probability 3(3-0)
Introduction to probability theory and stochastic processes. Probability
spaces, random variables and their distributions, exponential
and Poisson processes, limit theorems and applications. Prerequisite:
MATH 325. (S)
MATH 356 Statistics for Engineers and
Scientists 3(3-0)
Calculus-based introduction to statistical methods. Sampling distributions,
hypothesis testing, linear regression, design of experiments using
ANOVA. Data analysis with Minitab. Prerequisite: MATH 256 or MATH
350. (F)
MATH 360 Elementary Concepts of Mathematics
I 3(3-0)
Development of the real number system and related concepts, including
sets, numeration systems, whole numbers, integers, fractions,
rational numbers, number theory and algorithms. Prerequisites:
C or better in MATH 156 and in one additional 100-level math course.
Recommend MATH 121. (F,S)
MATH 361 Elementary Concepts of Mathematics
II 3(3-0)
Conceptual development of geometry, measurement, probability and
statistics. Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 360. (F,S,SS)
MATH 411 Introduction to Topology 3(3-0)
An introduction to topological spaces, homeomorphisms, topological
properties, and separation axioms. Prerequisite: MATH 320. (*)
MATH 419 Number Theory 3(3-0)
Divisibility, prime numbers, linear congruences, multiplicative
functions, cryptology, primitive roots, and quadratic residues.
Prerequisite: MATH 307 or MATH 320. (F)
MATH 421 Advanced Calculus I 4(4-0)
An introductory course in real analysis providing a rigorous development
of the concepts of elementary calculus. Prerequisites: MATH 307
and 325, or permission of instructor. (F)
MATH 422 Advanced Calculus II 3(3-0)
Additional topics from elementary real analysis, theory of multivariable
calculus, Stieltjes and line integrals. Prerequisite MATH 421.
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MATH 425 Complex Variables 3(3-0)
An introduction to complex function theory. Complex numbers, sequences
and series, the calculus of complex functions, analytic functions,
and conformal mappings. Prerequisite: MATH 325. (*)
MATH 445 Discrete Mathematics 3(3-0)
Topics selected from mathematical reasoning, combinatorial techniques,
set theory, binary relations, functions and sequences, algorithm
analysis, and discrete analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 224, 307
and knowledge of a programming language. (*)
MATH 456 Design and Analysis of Experiments
3(3-0)
Foundations of experimental design, outline efficient methods
to implement experiments, develop statistical methods to sort
signal from noise, analysis of variance and response surface models.
(*)
MATH 463 History of Mathematics 3(3-0)
Survey of the origins of important mathematical concepts and of
the mathematicians responsible for these discoveries. Prerequisites:
MATH 307 or MATH 320. (F/E)
MATH 477 Materials and Techniques of
Teaching
Secondary School Mathematics 4(4-0)
Topics and current issues in secondary mathematics education,
including materials development, learning theories, instructional
and assessment strategies, curriculum, planning and standards.
Field experience required. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Teacher
Education Program and Math 307 or Math 320. (F/O)
MATH 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (F,S)
MATH 492 Research (1-3 VAR)
Research project selected by student and supervised by a regular
mathematics faculty member. Prerequisite: department approval.
(F/S)
MATH 493 Seminar (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of instructor. (F,S)
MATH 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of instructor. (F,S)
GRADUATE COURSES
MATH 501 Foundations of Mathematics 3(3-0)
Sets, logic, axiomatics, mappings and the various sub-systems
of the reals for beginning graduate students. Prerequisite: permission
of instructor. (*)
MATH 507 Linear Algebra 3(3-0)
Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrix representation,
canonical form. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (*)
MATH 521 Intermediate Analysis 3(3-0)
Point set theory, including the Bolzano-Weierstrass and the Heine-Borel
theorems, theory of differentiation and Riemann integration, and
sequences and series of functions. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. (*)
MATH 527 Abstract Algebra 3(3-0)
Groups, rings, integral domains, quotient rings, ideals, fields,
homomorphisms and related topics. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. (*)
MATH 530 Advanced Geometry 3(3-0)
Foundations of geometry, geometric transformations, and applications.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (*)
MATH 541 Computers 3(3-0)
The use of the computer in mathematical investigations, including
sophisticated comprehensive computer programs such as Mathematical.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (*)
MATH 544 Mathematical Methods of Applied
Science 3(3-0)
Topics in applied mathematics, including deterministic and stochastic
models, programming, optimization, networks, and simulation. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. (F)
MATH 550 Elementary Statistical Methods
3(3-0)
Statistical modeling as a conceptual framework for the analysis
of data. Emphasis on analysis using statistical software. Least
squares regression, analysis of variance and chisquare tests.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (S)
MATH 556 (EN 556) Design and Analysis
of Experiments 3(3-0)
Foundations of experimental design, outline efficient methods
to implement experiments, develop statistical methods to sort
signal from noise, analysis of variance and response surface models.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (SS,*)
MATH 560 Concepts in Elementary School
Mathematics (1-3 VAR)
Problems of the curriculum, methods of teaching and evaluation
in the elementary school. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
(SS)
MATH 577 Concepts in Secondary School
Mathematics (1-3 VAR)
Problems of teaching secondary school mathematics; the slow learner,
methods, gifted students, evaluation. Prerequisite: permission
of instructor. (*)
MATH 591 Special Topics (1-3 VAR) (*)
MATH 595 Independent Study (1-2 VAR) (*)
MATH 598 Graduate Internship (1-4 VAR)
Volunteer or paid work experience under the combined supervision
of the selected organization and a faculty member. Prerequisite:
graduate standing. (S/U grades) (F,S,SS)
MATH 599 Thesis Research (1-6 VAR)
Prerequisite: graduate student status. (IP and SU grading) (F,S,SS)