Academic Catalog

Mathematics (MATH)

MATH-COMP  Senior Comprehensive Exam  
(NULL credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

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MATH-1020  Mathematics As a Liberal Art  
(3 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is an exploration of the mathematical techniques that can be used to solve problems in society involving quantitative reasoning. Specific topics chosen from: voting and power; division and apportionment; graph theory; and financial mathematics. Students who have successfully completed any course in mathematics above MATH-1120 cannot receive credit for MATH-1020. (MR)

General Education Categories: Mathematical Reasoning  
MATH-1040  College Algebra  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course covers analytical geometry and elementary functions, namely polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions. Credit is not given for both MATH-1040 and BUSI-1650.

Prerequisite(s): Approval through placement.  
MATH-1110  Mathematics for Elem Teachers I  
(4 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

The course examines the structures and properties of mathematics while focusing on the development of problem-solving skills. Emphasis is placed on acquiring an understanding of basic mathematics including the base ten number system, fractions, decimals, arithmetic operations, and different ways to represent these numbers and operations.

Prerequisite(s): Intend to major in Elementary Education.  
MATH-1120  Mathematics for Elem Teachers II  
(3 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course, a continuation of MATH-1110, examines the structures and properties of mathematics while focusing on the development of problem-solving skills. Emphasis is placed on acquiring an understanding of basic mathematical concepts including proportional reasoning, algebra, geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics, and different ways to represent relevant concepts and procedures. (MR)

Prerequisite(s): MATH-1110.  
General Education Categories: Mathematical Reasoning  
MATH-1130  Math for Middle School Teachers  
(1 credit)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course, a continuation of MATH-1120, examines the structures and properties of mathematics while focusing on the development of problem-solving skills. Emphasis is placed on acquiring an understanding of intermediate mathematical concepts including real numbers, algebra, functions, similarity, congruence, probability, and statistics, and different ways to represent relevant concepts and procedures.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-1110.  
MATH-1220  Introductory Statistics  
(4 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is designed to acquaint students with how statistics is applied in a wide variety of disciplines. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Topics discussed include displaying and describing data, the normal distribution, regression, probability, statistical inference, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests with applications in the real world. Note: Credit will not be given if the student has taken BUSI-2650. (MR)

General Education Categories: Mathematical Reasoning  
MATH-1250  Pre-Calculus  
(4 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is designed for the student with good algebra skills but lacking adequate preparation to enter calculus. The course focus is on functions modeling change. Stress is placed on conceptual understanding and multiple ways of representing mathematical ideas. The goal is to provide the students with a clear understanding of the function concept and the use of functional notation. Exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial and rational functions are covered. (MR)

Prerequisite(s): Intend to take MATH-1300, but lack necessary skills.  
General Education Categories: Mathematical Reasoning  
MATH-1300  Calculus I  
(4 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course covers functions, analytical geometry, limits and continuity, differential and integral calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions and applications of differential calculus. (MR)

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PreCalculus or equivalent or placement exam.  
General Education Categories: Mathematical Reasoning  
MATH-1350  Calculus II  
(4 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course covers further integration techniques and applications, limits and approximations, sequences, series and improper integrals, and parametric equations. (MR)

Prerequisite(s): MATH-1300.  
General Education Categories: Mathematical Reasoning  
MATH-2300  Calculus III  
(4 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course covers geometry of n-space, functions of several variables, limits and continuity, differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables, and vector analysis.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-1350.  
MATH-2500  Linear Algebra  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course covers linear equations and matrices, vector spaces, determinants, linear transformations and matrices, characteristic equations, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, and related topics.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-1300.  
MATH-2550  Discrete Mathematical Structures I  
(3 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

This course introduces students to non-continuous models that are important in the application of mathematics to various disciplines. The principal topics treated are mathematical logic and set language, functions, Boolean expressions and combinational circuitry, counting principles, graph theory, and an introduction to elementary number theory. Attention is given to various methods of proof, in particular to mathematical induction. Placement into this class is by approval. (MR)

General Education Categories: Mathematical Reasoning  
MATH-2900  History of Mathematics  
(2 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course is an introduction to the history of mathematics designed for mathematics and mathematics education majors. Emphasis is placed on the historical development of those topics in mathematics that appear in the high school and undergraduate curriculum.

Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and MATH-1300.  
MATH-3100  Differential Equations  
(3 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course covers first- and second-order differential equations, including linear and nonlinear equations, Laplace transforms, series solutions, and numerical techniques.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-2300.  
MATH-3200  Probability & Statistics  
(3 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

This course covers probability and statistical inference, discrete and continuous random variables, distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, testing for goodness of fit.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-2300.  
MATH-3300  Numerical Computation  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course covers finite differences, numerical differentiation and integration, linear systems and matrices, difference equations, error analysis and related topics.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-1350, and one of CSCI-1140, CSCI-2300 or ENGR-2000.  
MATH-3400  Introduction to Cryptography  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course provides students with an introduction to the mathematical theory of cryptography, the practice of encoding information for the purpose of keeping it secret. Topics include classical, stream, and block ciphers, the Data Encryption Standard (DES), the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), public-key cryptography, and methods of cryptanalysis. The course will touch on multiple areas of mathematics as needed, including matrix algebra, modular arithmetic, finite fields, and elementary probability theory.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-2550 or permission of instructor.  
MATH-3600  Modern Algebra I  
(3 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

This course introduces algebraic structures with binary operations, such as groups, rings, and fields. This course includes such topics as modular arithmetic, isomorphisms, cosets, quotient structures, and polynomial rings. Emphasis will be on theory and proof writing.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-2500 and MATH-2550.  
MATH-3610  Modern Algebra II  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course is a continuation of the study of groups, rings, and fields. Topics include ideals, geometric constructions, and constructability. Other topics may include Gröbner Bases and Galois Theory.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-2500 and MATH-2550.  
MATH-4457  Secondary School Math Curr & Materials  
(4 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

This course is designed to acquaint the future mathematics teacher with an overview of the methodology of teaching mathematics at the middle and secondary school level. Topics include but are not limited to planning and teaching effective lessons, assessment, and the use of technology in instruction. Available resources are examined in an effort to generate an enthusiastic and creative approach to teaching. Application of concepts in twenty hours of field experience is required. (WC)

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Secondary Mathematics Education and EDUC-3332.  
General Education Categories: Written Communication  
MATH-4600  Modern Geometries  
(3 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

This course covers foundations and axiomatics, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, transformation geometry, projective geometry, and the geometry of inversion.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-2500 and MATH-2550.  
MATH-4700  Complex Analysis  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course studies functions involving complex numbers and mappings in the complex plane. The topics include computation of limits, derivatives, line integrals, and possibly residues of complex functions, including complex exponential and logarithmic functions. Non­ computational concepts include analyticity and branch cuts. Optional topics include sequences and series of complex numbers, conformal mappings, and applications outside pure mathematics.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-2300.  
MATH-4800  Introduction to Real Analysis  
(3 credits)  (Spring Semester)  

This course covers the real number system, metric spaces, continuity, sequences and series, differentiation, integration, sequences and series of functions.

Prerequisite(s): MATH-2300 and MATH-2550.  
MATH-4900  Mathematics Comprehensive Exam Review  
(1 credit)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is intended to help students prepare for the comprehensive examination in mathematics, given late in the semester. COREQUISITE: MATH-COMP.

MATH-4930  Directed Research  
(2 credits)  (Fall Semester)  

(OC, VC, WC)

Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior mathematics major and permission of the department chair.  
General Education Categories: Oral Communication, Visual Communication, Written Communication