COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 


 

 

                    MATHEMATICS (MATH)

 


 

Undergraduate Courses

 

 

Courses are three semester hours (SCH) unless otherwise noted.

 

315.  Differential Equations. First order differential equations, second order linear differential equations, power series solutions, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, and applications. Appropriate technology will be utilized. Prerequisite: Completion of calculus sequence. 

321.  College Geometry. Properties of finite geometrics and of points, lines, triangles, and circles in Euclidean geometry. Computer geometry software will be utilized. Prerequisite: Calculus I. 

331.  Discrete Mathematics. Sets, mathematical induction, graphs, trees, counting techniques, recursion, logic and Boolean Algebra. Prerequisite: Two courses in college level mathematics. 

334.  Introduction to Abstract Algebra. Properties of the integers, permutations, groups, rings, integral domains and fields. Prerequisite: Calculus U. 

335.  Linear Algebra. Systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, linear transformations, applications. Appropriate technology will be utilized. Prerequisite: Calculus 1. 

340.  Math and Computers. Mathematical investigations utilizing LOGO, The Geometer's Sketchpad, and other software. Evaluation of software as a tool in understanding mathematical concepts. Prerequisite: Modem Math I and R or College Algebra or equivalent, and Math 350.(May be taken concurrently with approval of instructor). 

350.  Bask Processes of Mathematics L Problem solving and an investigative study of mathematical processes involved in the integers, rational, and real number systems. Technology and other tools will be used. 

351.  Basic Processes of Mathematics H. A continuation of Math 350 with investigative studies in geometry, measurement, statistics and probability. Technology and other tools will be used. Prerequisite: Math 350. 

401.  Probability and Statistics. Probability, discrete and continuous distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Appropriate technology will be utilized. Prerequisite: Calculus I. 

426.  Mathematical Problem Solving, Literature and History. Mathematics topics emphasizing problem solving techniques, mathematical organization and literature and the history of mathematics. Prerequisite: 12 SCH of college math. 

436.  Introductory Analysis. A careful consideration of limits and the important theorems of single variable calculus. Topics include: the completeness of the real number system, limits of sequences and functions, continuity, differentiation and integration. Prerequisite: Completion of Calculus sequence. 

437.  Number Theory. Mathematical induction, divisibility, primes and composites, congruencies, fundamentals of arithmetic, Pythagorean triples, cryptology. Computer software will be utilized. Prerequisite: Calculus I. 

453.  Statistics. Topics from descriptive and inferential statistics including graphical displays of data, measures of the center and dispersion; discrete and continuous distributions, correlation and regression, one and two population parameter estimation and tests of hypotheses, contingency tables, and analysis of variance. Computer software will be utilized. Prerequisite: 3 SCH mathematics at the level of College Algebra or above. 

455.  Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences. Topics include power, correlation, regression, analysis of variance and multiple regression. Real data from the behavioral sciences will be analyzed using a statistical computer package. Prerequisite: Math 453. 

489.  Individual Study. Individual instruction. May be repeated when topics vary.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

                   MATHEMATICS (MATH)

 


 

Graduate Courses

 

 

Courses are three semester hours (SCH) unless otherwise noted.

 

 

 

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