1314 College Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities,
determinants, matrices, systems of equations, binomial theorem, exponential and
logarithmic functions, theory of equations.
Prerequisites: 270 Math THEA or C or better in DMTH
0372.
If THEA exempt: 500 MATH SAT or 19 Math ACT.
Prepares for: MATH 1325, 1342, 1350, 3312.
1316 Trigonometry
Study of trigonometric functions, graphs, identities,
inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, and applications of
trigonometry. Recommended for students who have not had high school
trigonometry.
Prerequisites: 270 Math THEA or C or better in DMTH
0372.
If THEA exempt: 500 MATH SAT or 19 Math ACT.
Prepares for: MATH 2310, 2413, 3313.
1320 Geometric
Structures
Development of a mathematical way of thinking through a
coherent first-hand experience. Emphasis on the student’s deductive powers and
ability to use language precisely and efficiently. Study of Euclidean geometry;
Hilbert’s axioms, neutral geometry, hyperbolic geometry; the axiomatic method;
and an introduction to consistency, independence, and completeness of axiom
systems.
Prerequisites: 270 Math THEA or C or better in DMTH
0372.
If THEA exempt: 500 MATH SAT or 19 Math ACT.
1325 Calculus for
Business Applications
An introduction to calculus. The derivative,
applications of the derivative, techniques of differentiation, exponential and
natural logarithmic functions, an introduction to integral calculus.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 1314, or
its equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 2305, 2413.
1342 Elementary
Statistics
Non-calculus based introduction to statistics,
statistical measures of data, statistical description of data, elementary
probability, random variables, binomial and normal distributions, estimation,
testing hypotheses.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 1314 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 3370.
1350
Fundamentals of Math I
Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, number
theory and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational, and real
number systems, with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. This
course is designed for students seeking EC-4 or 4-8 teacher certification.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 1314 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 3313.
1360 Honors College Algebra
Generally covers same topics as MATH 1314.
Prerequisites: 270 Math THEA or C or better in DMTH
0372.
If THEA exempt: 500 MATH SAT or 19 Math ACT.
Prepares for: MATH 2312.
2305 Discrete Mathematics
An introduction to combinatorial mathematics and finite
mathematics required in the study of computer science. Topics include elementary
set theory, relations and function, combinatorics, and introduction to graph
theory with special emphasis on trees and search algorithms, an introduction to
recurrence relations and generating functions, and finite state machines.
Prerequisites: Students should be currently enrolled in
or have received a grade of C or better in MATH 1325, 2376, 2413, 2460, or 3316.
Prepares for: MATH 3321.
2310 Mathematical Modeling I
This course is specifically designed for students who
will become teachers in grades 4-8. Students will examine characteristics of
situations to select or create math models in algebra, geometry, and
trigonometry using real world situations.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 1314 or its equivalent.
2312 Precalculus Mathematics
Intensive review of algebra, trigonometry and analytic
geometry.
Prerequisites: 270 Math THEA or C or better in DMTH
0372.
If THEA exempt: 500 MATH SAT or 19 Math ACT.
Prepares for: MATH 2376, 2413, 2460.
2318 Linear Algebra
A first course in linear algebra, including vector and
matrix arithmetic, solutions of linear systems and the Eigenvalue-Eigenvector
problem, elementary vector spaces, and linear transformation theory.
Prerequisites: Mathematics majors should be currently
enrolled in or have received a grade of C or better in MATH 2413 or its
equivalent; 4-8 teacher certification students should be currently enrolled in
or have received a grade of C or better in MATH 3316 or its equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 3321, 4315, 4330.
2376 Calculus for the Social
and Life Sciences
Sets, functions, limits, derivatives and applications,
introduction to integral calculus. Designed for students majoring in social and
life sciences and students seeking 4-8 math teacher certification.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 1314 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 2305, 2413.
2413 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry I
Functions, limits, derivatives of algebraic,
trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, curve sketching, related
rates, maximum and minimum problems, definite and indefinite integrals with
applications.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2312 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 2305, 2318, 2414.
2414 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry II
Methods of integration, polar co-ordinates, parametric
equations, sequences and series, and vectors.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2413 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 2415, 3301, 3321, 3322, 3370.
2415 Calculus
and Analytical Geometry III
Functions of several variables, partial derivatives,
vector analysis, and multiple integrals.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2414 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 4302, 4310.
2460 Honors Calculus and
Analytic Geometry I
Generally covers same topics as MATH 2413.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2312 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 2414.
3225 Statistical Analysis
with SPSS or MINITAB
Introduction to data analysis with SPSS, correlation,
regression, prediction, choice of appropriate statistics, presentation of data.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Math 1342 or consent of Instructor.
3300 History of Mathematics
Historical origin and development of mathematical
concepts through the sixteenth century. Topics include Egyptian and Babylonian
mathematics, Greek mathematics, and early European mathematics.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and grade of C or better in six hours of
mathematics.
3301 Ordinary
Differential Equations
First order equations: modeling and population
dynamics, stability, existence and uniqueness theorem for nonlinear equations,
Euler’s method. Second order equations: nonlinear equations via reductions
methods, variation of parameters, forced mechanical vibrations, resonance and
beat. Laplace Transform: general forcing functions, the convolution integral.
Systems of ODEs: eigenvalues and phase plane analysis.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2414 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 4302, 4315.
3311 Foundations of
Mathematics I
Introduction to mathematical logic and the language and
nature of proofs. Applications to sets, mathematical induction, relations, and
functions.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in nine semester
hours of mathematics.
Prepares for: MATH 3314, 3315.
3312 Probability,
Statistics, and Statistical Modeling
This course is specifically designed for students who
will become teachers in Grades EC-4 and 4-8. It includes principles and
applications of probability and statistics with an emphasis on using real-world
data collected, organized, and analyzed by the students.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 1314 or its equivalent.
3313 Elementary Geometry
The development of Euclidean geometry, introduction to
proofs, concepts of measurement and co-ordinate geometry.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 1350 or
MATH 1316 or its equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 3316.
3314 Foundations of
Mathematics II
This course is specifically designed for students who
will become teachers in grades 4-8. It includes principles and applications of
axioms, theorems, and proofs for the natural numbers, integers, and real
numbers.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3311 or its equivalent.
3315 Elementary
Number Theory
A development of the elementary theory of numbers,
Diophantine equations, congruences, Fibonacci numbers, and magic squares.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3311 or its equivalent.
3316 Calculus Concepts –
Mathematical Modeling II
This course is specifically designed for students who
will become teachers in grades 4-8. It includes principles and conceptual
foundations of calculus and applications to middle school mathematics.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3313 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 2318.
3317 Problem Solving
Study of heuristics and strategies used in solving
problems, with extensive practice in solving word problems involving skills in
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and logic.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in nine semester hours of mathematics.
3321 Discrete Structures
Combinatorics, graphs, Boolean algebra, algebraic
structures, coding theory, finite state machines, machine design, and
computability.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2318 and 2414, and satisfactory
completion of COSC Requirement.
3322
Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
An introduction to logic and methods of proof with
applications to basic set operations, relations, functions, cardinality, and the
real number system.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2414 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 3330, 3350, 3380, 4330.
3330 Higher
Geometry
Axiomatic and set-theoretic treatment of geometry,
analysis of the metric and synthetic approaches to Euclidean geometry,
introduction to non-Euclidean geometries.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3322 or consent of the
instructor.
3350 Abstract Algebra I
An introduction to abstract algebraic structures
concentrating mainly in group theory. Topics in group theory include cyclic
groups, normal subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphisms, isomorphisms,
permutation groups, the Sylow theorems, and the structure theorem for finite
abelian groups.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3322 or its
equivalent
.
Prepares for: MATH 3351.
3351 Abstract Algebra II
Continuation of MATH 3350. The abstract algebraic
structures studied here include rings, fields, and modules. MATH 3351 is
strongly recommended for undergraduates contemplating graduate study in
mathematics.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3350 or its
equivalent
.
3370 Introduction to the
Theory of Statistical Inference
A calculus-based introduction to statistics,
probability, special probability distributions, nature of statistical methods,
sampling theory, estimation, testing hypotheses.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2414 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 4380.
3380 Analysis I
The real number system, Completeness Axiom, metric spaces, sequences,
compactness, continuity, differentiation, Intermediate Value Theorem, Extreme
Value Theorem, the Riemann integral, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3322 or its
equivalent.
Prepares for: MATH 3381, 4340.
3381 Analysis II
Stieltjes integral, convergence, uniform convergence,
sequences and series of functions, bounded variation, the Implicit Function
Theorem.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3380 or its equivalent.
4131 Special Problems
Special advanced problems in mathematics to suit the
needs of individual students.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
4231 Special
Problems
Special advanced problems in mathematics to suit the
needs of individual students.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
4302 Partial Differential Equations
Boundary value problems
with simple geometries in 1, 2, or 3 space dimensions for the heat equation,
wave equation, and potential (Laplace) equation, separation of variables,
Fourier Series, Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue problems and Helmholts equation,
Rayleigh Quotient, introduction to finite difference methods.
Prerequisites: Grade of
C or better in MATH 2415, 3301.
4310 Complex Variables
Complex numbers, analytic functions, complex line
integrals, Cauchy integral formula, and applications.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2415 or its equivalent
4313
Introduction to Regression Analysis
Simple linear regression, theory of least squares,
multivariate analysis, theory of the general linear model, application to real
life data, modeling, and interpretation of computer-generated graphical and
numerical results in regression analysis.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3370 or its
equivalent
.
4315 Numerical Analysis
Algorithms for solving linear and non-linear equations
and systems thereof, interpolating polynomials, finite difference approximations
of derivatives, techniques of numerical integration, one-step and multi-step
methods for solving ordinary differential equations and systems thereof.
Prerequisites: MATH 2318, 3301, and satisfactory
completion of COSC Requirement.
Prepares for: MATH 4316.
4316 Topics in
Applied Numerical Methods
Topics chosen from linear programming, optimization,
numerical simulation, or other fields of interest to students and instructor.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 4315 or its equivalent.
4317
Introduction to Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes
Probability, well-known distributions, conditional
probability, Bayes’ formula, Markov chain, counting process, Poisson process,
Chapman-Kolmogorov equations, gambler’s ruin, branching process.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3370 or its
equivalent
4319 Introduction to Design
of Experiments
Basic statistical concepts, analysis of variance,
randomized blocks, Latin-squares, general factorial designs, 2k and 3k designs,
modeling and analysis using MINITAB or SPSS.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3370 or its equivalent
4321 Topics in
Secondary Mathematics Education
Introduction to essential topics for pre-service 8-12
mathematics educators. Topics include quantitative reasoning, algebraic
thinking, geometry, spatial reasoning, measurement, precalculus, mathematics
models, and AP Calculus and Statistics.
Prerequisites: Completion of all other mathematics content courses.
4330 Advanced Linear Algebra
Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices,
determinants, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, canonical forms, bi-linear mappings and
quadratic forms.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2318, 3322 or their equivalents.
4331 Special Problems
Special advanced problems in mathematics to suit the
needs of individual students.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
4340 Topology
An introduction to point set topology, including
metrizability, compactness, embeddings, Urysohn’s lemma, and homotopy.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3380 or its equivalent.
4380 Theory of Statistical
Inference
A formal introduction to statistical inference,
sampling theory, general principles of statistical inference, goodness of fit
tests, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 3370 or its equivalent