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ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Marketing

  
  • MKT 682 - Research Project in Marketing


    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • MKT 693 - Topics in Marketing


    Credits: (3, R6)

Master of Business Administration

  
  • M.B.A. 500 - Accounting and Finance for Management Analysis


    Credits: (3)
  
  • M.B.A. 505 - Economics and Public Policy


    Credits: (3)
  
  • M.B.A. 510 - Statistical Analysis for Business


    Credits: (2)
  
  • M.B.A. 515 - Foundations of Management


    Credits: (1)
  
  • M.B.A. 520 - Foundations of Marketing


    Credits: (1)
  
  • M.B.A. 525 - Social, Political, and Legal Environment for Business


    Credits: (2)
  
  • MBA 620 - Small Business Consulting


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MBA 683 - MBA Internship


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MBA 695 - MBA Seminar


      

    Credits: (1-3, R6)

Master of Health Sciences

  
  • MHS 510 - Systems and Policy in Health Care


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 530 - Continuing Education for Health Professionals


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 532 - Principles of Clinical Education


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 534 - Training and Development in Clinical Settings


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 536 - Educational Technology in Health Sciences


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 562 - Leadership Strategies for Health Care Organizations


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 564 - Cost Containment/Productivity Management in Healthcare Organizations


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 660 - Health Care Marketing


       

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 662 - HealthCare Organization-Problem Solving and Decision Making


       

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 664 - The Legal Environment of Healthcare


       

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 665 - Quality Performance in Health Care Organizations


       

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 668 - Health Care Informatics


       

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 675 - Research Methodology in the Health Sciences


       

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 680 - Directed Independent Study in Health Sciences


       

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • MHS 687 - Internship in Health Care Organizations


       

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 693 - Special Topics in Health Sciences


       

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • MHS 694 - Seminar in Healthcare Management Issues


       

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 696 - Research Seminar in Health Sciences


       

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MHS 698 - Project in Health Sciences


       

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • MHS 699 - Thesis


       

    Credits: (3, R12)
  
  • MHS 779 - Continuing Research-Non Thesis Option


       

    Credits: (1, R10)
  
  • MHS 799 - Continuing Research-Thesis Option


       

    Credits: (2, R24)

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 101 - Mathematical Concepts


    Introduction to applications of mathematics to daily experience. Topics to include statistical analysis and interpretation, applications to business, measurement methods, and selected topics of interest. (C2)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 130 - College Algebra


    Real number properties, solving equations, inequalities, systems of equations, functions, and graphs.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 135 - Statistics, Functions, and Rates of Change


    Descriptive statistics, probability distributions, functions, and an introduction to derivatives.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 140 - Introductory Calculus


    The differential and integral calculus of algebraic functions of one variable.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 130 or consent of the director of mathematics placement.

    Credits: (5)
  
  • MATH 144 - Applied Trigonometry


    Topics including right triangles, trigonometric functions, graphing; basic identities, triangle solutions, and complex numbers; emphasis on applications. Credit not available for both MATH 144 and MATH 145.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 130.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 145 - Trigonometry


    Basic trigonometry: functions, identities, graphs, solution of equations and triangles, complex numbers; analytical trigonometry. Credit not available for both MATH 144 and MATH 145.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 130 or consent of the director of mathematics placement.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 146 - Precalculus


    Functions using equations, graphs, and numerical data; linear, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial, and rational functions; transformations, compositions, inverses, and combinations of functions; trigonometry with identities.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • MATH 152 - Engineering Calculus I


    Limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions with applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 146, or consent of the director of mathematics placement.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 153 - Calculus I


    Limits, continuity, derivative, and integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions with applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 146, or consent of the director of mathematics placement.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • MATH 170 - Applied Statistics


    Descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, probability distributions, correlation, regression, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 190 - Mathematical Models of Population Growth


    Exponential, logistic, age-structured populations, metapopulation dynamics, viable population size, and probability of regional extinction.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 191 - Mathematics in Social Choice and Decision-Making


    This course covers topics from voting methods, weighted voting, fair division, apportionment and game theory.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 192 - Fractals: The Geometry of Nature


    Investigate basic mathematical principles behind fractals with connections to literature, art, science, and the general world.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 250 - Introduction to Logic and Proof


    An introduction to the principles of logic and the methods of proof necessary for the successful study of mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 140 or 153 or consent of Department Head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 252 - Engineering Calculus II


    Integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions with applications series.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 152, or consent of the director of mathematics placement.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 253 - Engineering Calculus III


    Multivarible calculus, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, Green’s Theorem.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 252,or consent of the director of mathematics director.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 255 - Calculus II


    Derivatives and integrals of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, indeterminant forms, improper integrals, infinite series.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 153.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • MATH 256 - Calculus III


    Plane curves, polar coordinates, vectors and solid analytical geometry, vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, multiple integrals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 255.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • MATH 270 - Statistical Methods I


    Descriptive statistics, correlation, least square regression, basic probability models, probability distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 140 or above.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 300 - Problem Solving


    Methods and techniques for problem solving in mathematics. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • MATH 301 - History of the Scientific Revolution


    A study of the role of science in Western culture from classical antiquity to the seventeenth century. (P3)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 310 - Discrete Structures


    Graph theory: planarity, eulerian, hamiltonian, colorings, and trees. Enumeration: permutations, combinations, binomial distribution, generating functions, recurrence relations, and inclusion-exclusion.




    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 250 or permission of instructor.




    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 311 - Informal Geometry


    Points, lines, planes, constructions; axiomatic structure of geometry and the nature of proof.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 321 and 322.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 320 - Ordinary Differential Equations


    Differential equations of first order, first degree with applications; linear equations of higher order and numerical methods; special equations of second order.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 255.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 321 - Theory of Arithmetic I


    Logic, sets, relations, mathematical systems, counting, numeration systems, and algorithms for whole numbers.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 322 - Theory of Arithmetic II


    Measurement (metric system), number theory: integers, rationals, irrationals, and reals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 321.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 361 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra


    Groups, rings, and fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 250.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 362 - Introduction to Linear Algebra


    Systems of equations, matrices, vector spaces, and linear transformations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 250 and 153.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 370 - Probability and Statistics I


    Classical probability models, distributions of discrete and continuous random variables, joint probability distributions, mathematical expectation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 255

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 373 - Theory of Interest for Actuarial Exam FM


    Topics in financial mathematics on the second exam of the Actuarial Societies: interest rates, annuities, accumulation functions, amortization schedules, present values, future values, and bonds.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 255.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 375 - Statistical Methods II


    Analysis of variance, regression, and correlation; analysis of categorical data; distribution free procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 386 - Practicum


    Practical experience under faculty supervision for prospective teachers as teaching aides and as tutors. 5 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 255; permission of department head.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • MATH 389 - Cooperative Education in Mathematics


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • MATH 393 - Topics in Mathematics


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: (1-6, R6)
  
  • MATH 400 - History of Mathematics


    The development of mathematics from a historical perspective. Topics include elementary number theory, probability, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 153 or 140 or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 411 - Foundations in Geometry


    Axiomatic approach to the study and development of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 412 - Modern Geometries


    Finite geometries, transformations, motions of the Euclidean plane and three-space, similarity transformations, convexity, and other topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 415 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School


    A survey of contemporary trends and issues in teaching mathematics at the secondary level. Methods, materials, curriculum, and other current practices are included.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the professional education sequence; EDSE 322.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 422 - Real Analysis


    Sequences of real numbers, continuous functions, and differentiation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 250 and 255.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 423 - Advanced Calculus II


    Differentiation including L’Hospital’s rule and Taylor’s theorem; integration theory; other classical topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 422.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 424 - Complex Variable Theory


    The complex number system, limits, continuity, derivatives, transcendental and multiplevalued functions, integration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 256.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 430 - Mathematical Modeling


    Topics including design of models, analysis of stability and sensitivity, optimization, programming, forecasting, differential equation models, diffusion, or wave propagation. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 320, MATH 362, CS 340.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 441 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis


    Numerical techniques in root-finding, interpolation, differentiation and integration, ordinary differential equations, linear systems, and error analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 255; CS 150 or 340.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 450 - Linear Optimization


    Formulation and solution of linear programming models; development of simplex method; duality theory; sensitivity analysis; software; and applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 255, 362.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 461 - Abstract Algebra


    Topics from abstract algebra including quotient groups and rings, rings of polynomials and field extensions, quaternions, homomorphism theorems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 361.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 462 - Linear Algebra


    Topics from linear algebra including algebra of linear transformations, dual space, algebra of polynomials, determinants, eigenvalues, diagonalization, and selected applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 362.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 470 - Probability and Statistics II


    Point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, decision theory, likelihood ratio and sequential testing, correlation and regression.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 370.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 471 - Problem Solving for Actuarial Exam P


    Advanced problem solving by means of extensive review and practice. Preparing students for Exam P of the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 370.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 479 - Capstone: Seminar


    A course requiring written papers and oral presentations by students on historical and contemporary ideas from the current mathematical literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: MATH 250 and senior standing or permission of instructor.




    Credits: (2)
  
  • MATH 491 - Supervised Student Teaching in Mathematics, 9-12


    A full-time supervised teaching experience in the discipline.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: EDSE 490, 495.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 500 - History of Mathematics


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 507 - Survey of Algebra


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 508 - Survey of Analysis


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 511 - Foundations in Geometry


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 512 - Modern Geometry


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 522 - Real Analysis


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 523 - Advanced Calculus II


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 524 - Complex Variable Theory


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 530 - Mathematical Modeling


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 541 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 550 - Linear Optimization


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 561 - Abstract Algebra


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 562 - Linear Algebra


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 570 - Statistical Theory II


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 571 - Problem Solving for Actuarial Exam P


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 589 - Cooperative Education in Mathematics


    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • MATH 593 - Topics in Mathematics


    Credits: (1-6, R6)
 

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