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ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics

  
  • 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 230 - Theory of Arithmetic I


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

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 231 - Theory of Arithmetic II


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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 230.

    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. Credit not available for both MATH 250 and CS 260.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: or COREQ: 140 or 153.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • 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, probability and sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 170 or 146.

    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. This course is cross-listed with CS 310.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing 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: 230 and 231.

    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: 256.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 350 - Operations Research


    Convexity, linear programming, simplex algorithm, duality, transportation problems, and integer programming.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 362; 255.

    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


    Elementary probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation, moments, sampling distributions, probability distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

    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 - Advanced Calculus I


    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 441 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis


    Finite differences, interpolation, numerical integration, and solutions to ordinary differential equations, linear systems, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and errors. This course is cross-listed with CS 441.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 362; 255; CS 150.

    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 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: Senior standing.

    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 509 - Mathematics for Secondary Teachers


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


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 512 - Modern Geometry


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 522 - Advanced Calculus I


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


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


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


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 561 - Abstract Algebra


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 562 - Linear Algebra


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


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


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


    Credits: (1-6, R6)
  
  • MATH 601 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers I


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 602 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers II


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 603 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers III


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 610 - Teaching Mathematics with Technology


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 620 - Algebra


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 622 - Analysis I


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 623 - Analysis II


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 624 - Complex Analysis


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 630 - Mathematical Modeling


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 632 - Methods of Applied Mathematics


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 634 - Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 640 - Numerical Analysis


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 646 - Numerical Linear Algebra


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 661 - Applied Algebra


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 670 - Advanced Statistical Theory


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 672 - Advanced Statistical Methods


    Credits: (3)
  
  • MATH 679 - Master’s Project Course


    Credits: (1)
  
  • MATH 693 - Topics in Mathematics


    Credits: (1-6, R6)
  
  • MATH 694 - Topics in Mathematics Education


    Credits: (1-6, R6)
  
  • MATH 699 - Thesis


    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • MATH 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


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


    Credits: (2, R24)

Middle Grades Education

  
  • EDMG 410 - The Middle School Child and Curriculum


    Programs, methods, and materials for students in the middle grades.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to professional education sequence.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 501 - Math and the Middle Grades Learner


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 502 - Science and the Middle Grades Learner


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 503 - Language Arts and the Middle Grades Learner


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 504 - Social Studies and the Middle Grades Learner


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 511 - Math: Teaching Strategies for the Middle Grades


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 512 - Science: Teaching Strategies for the Middle Grades


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 513 - Language Arts: Teaching Strategies for the Middle Grades


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 514 - Social Studies: Teaching Strategies for the Middle Grades


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 521 - Math: Assessment and Remediation in the Middle Grades Classroom


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 522 - Science: Assessment and Remediation in the Middle Grades


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 523 - Language Arts: Assessment and Remediation in the Middle Grades Classroom


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 524 - Social Studies: Assessment and Remediation in the Middle Grades Classroom


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 589 - Internship in Middle Grades


    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • EDMG 621 - Issues and Trends in Middle Grades Education


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 622 - Teaching-Learning Strategies for the Middle Grades


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 623 - Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades


    Credits: (3)
  
  • EDMG 680 - Research in the Middle Grades: Proposal


    Credits: (2)
  
  • EDMG 681 - Research for the Middle Grades: Project


    Credits: (2)
 

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