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2021-2022 Academic Catalog June 1, 2021- May 31, 2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 101 Quantitative Reasoning

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Mathematics ACT 19+ or Mathematics SAT 510+.
    A survey course covering mathematical topics to prepare students to be productive members of society.  Topics include problem solving, logic, financial math, probability, and statistics.  Emphasis on applications.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 101C Quantitative Reasoning

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Mathematics ACT < 19 or Mathematics SAT < 510.
    Co-requisites: MATH 101L . 

    A survey course covering mathematical topics to prepare students to be productive members of society.  Topics include problem solving, logic, financial math, probability, and statistics.  Emphasis on applications.


    Three (3) hours lecture, one (1) hour support.
(3)
  

  • MATH 101L Quantitative Reasoning Support

    (0)
    Co-requisites: MATH 101C . 

    Expansion of topics from MATH 101C plus supplemental basic material.


    One (1) hour support.
(0)
  

  • MATH 103 College Algebra

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Mathematics ACT 21+ or Mathematics SAT 530+.
    Course covers algebra topics essential to further study in math, science, technology, business and other disciplines. Topics include functions, systems of equations, linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Emphasis placed on relating functions to their graphs and applications.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 103C College Algebra

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Mathematics ACT < 21 or Mathematics SAT < 530.
    Co-requisites: MATH 103L . 

    Course covers algebra topics essential to further study in math, science, technology, business and other disciplines. Topics include functions, systems of equations, linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Emphasis placed on relating functions to their graphs and applications.


    Three (3) hours lecture, one (1) hour support.
(3)
  

  • MATH 103L College Algebra Support

    (0)
    Co-requisites: MATH 103C . 

    Expansion of topics from MATH103C plus supplemental basic material.


    One (1) hour support.
(0)
  

  • MATH 104 College Trigonometry

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 103  or Mathematics ACT 25+ or Mathematics SAT 580+.
    A course covering trigonometry topics essential for further study in math, science and technology. Topics include the unit circle, trigonometric functions, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, and applications of trigonometry.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 105 Elementary Statistics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Mathematics ACT 20+ or Mathematics SAT 520+.
    Course covers statistical topics to prepare students to be responsible consumers of data. Topics include descriptive statistics, an introduction to sampling statistics, probability, confidence intervals, one sample hypothesis tests, correlation, and regression. Emphasis placed on application scenarios and the use of technology to aid in creating statistical analysis.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 105C Elementary Statistics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Mathematics ACT < 20 or Mathematics SAT < 520. 
    Co-requisites: MATH 105L.

    Course covers statistical topics to prepare students to be responsible consumers of data. Topics include descriptive statistics, an introduction to sampling statistics, probability, confidence intervals, one sample hypothesis tests, correlation, and regression. Emphasis placed on application scenarios and the use of technology to aid in creating statistical analysis.


    Three (3) hours lecture, one (1) hour support.
(3)
  

  • MATH 105L Elementary Statistics Support

    (0)
    Co-requisites: MATH 105C . 

    Expansion of topics from MATH 105C plus supplemental basic material. 


    One (1) hour support.
(0)
  

  • MATH 200 Introductory Geometry

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 101  or MATH 101C ,  or MATH 103  or MATH 103C , or Mathematics ACT 21+ or Mathematics SAT 530+. 
    Includes fundamental concepts of elementary geometry, points, lines, space, separation, simple closed curves.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 219 Discrete Mathematics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 103 , or MATH 103C , or (equivalent proficiency) and CS 151 . 
    Topics include the study of functions and relations, graphs and trees, combinatorics, sets, and formal logic.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 220 Special Topics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
    Extended study in selected areas of mathematics. Specified topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 253 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

    (4)
    Prerequisites:   MATH 104  or Mathematics ACT of 28+, or Mathematics SAT 630+.
    Topics include limits, continuity, and differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Applications of derivatives discussed in detail, including linear approximation, optimization, and the shape of graphs.  Also, definite and indefinite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, and the substitution rule are covered.


    Four (4) hours lecture.
(4)
  

  • MATH 254 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II

    (4)
    Prerequisites: MATH 253 .  
    A continuation of MATH 253. Further exploration of applications of integration, including volume, surface area, centers of mass and work. Some techniques of integration covered are by parts, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, and numerical integration. Includes an introduction to separable and first-order differential equations. Infinite sequences and series discussed in detail.


    Four (4) hours lecture.
(4)
  

  • MATH 255 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III

    (4)
    Prerequisites: MATH 254 . 
    A continuation of MATH 254. Topics include parametric equations, polar coordinates, vectors, differentiation of functions with multiple variables (including applications), multiple integration, vector calculus, and an introduction to second-order differential equations.


    Four (4) hours lecture.
(4)
  

  • MATH 259 Elementary Number Theory

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 103  or MATH 103C   or equivalent proficiency or consent of instructor.
    Includes numeration systems, primes, divisibility, factorization, indeterminate problems, Diophantine equations, and analysis of congruences.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 290 History of Mathematics

    (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 219  or MATH 259  or consent of instructor.

     
    A survey of the development of mathematics from prehistoric times to the present, with emphasis on the mathematical theories and techniques of each period, with their historical evolution.


    Three (3) hours lecture.

(3)
  

  • MATH 303 Mathematical Probability and Statistics I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 105 , or MATH 105C , or consent of instructor, and MATH 255 . 
    Includes distributions of random variables, conditional probability, correlation coefficient, selected distributions, and interval estimation.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 304 Financial Mathematics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 255 . 
    Mathematical theory of interest and its applications to loans, annuities, bonds and financial portfolios.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 305 Mathematics for the Public Schools

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 103 , or MATH 103C , or equivalent proficiency, and one other mathematics course MATH 101 or above.
    A study of techniques appropriate for the teaching of mathematics. Student projects and 10 or more hours of classroom observation may be required. Grade of C or better necessary for teacher certification program when course is required.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 307 Abstract Algebra I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 259 . 
    Includes symbolic logic, sets, structure of number systems, introduction to group theory, survey of algebra and proofs of theorems.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 309 College Geometry

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 253 . 
    A careful treatment of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries with emphasis on a transformational point of view.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 310 Abstract Algebra II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 307 . 
    A careful treatment of the structure of algebra, sets, relations, functions, with primary emphasis on group theory, rings integral domains, and fields.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
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  • MATH 320 Special Topics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
    Extended study in selected areas of mathematics. Specified topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 321 Applied Linear Algebra

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 103  or MATH 103C  or equivalent proficiency. 
    A computational treatment of systems of linear equations employing the concepts of linear transformations, matrices and determinants. Other topics covered include eigenvalues and eigenvectors.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 326 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    (1)
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Supervised experience as instructional assistant for college courses in mathematics. Emphasis on applying modern pedagogical practices. Students will actively attend at least two lecture sections per week with additional time committed to assessment, course development, or tutoring. Repeatable for credit. 


(1)
  

  • MATH 339 Mathematical Explorations

    (1)
    Prerequisites: MATH 253 , or consent of instructor.
    Interesting but non-routine problems will be considered, especially those solvable with simple methods. May be repeated up to four times.


(1)
  

  • MATH 403 Differential Equations

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 253 . 
    Co-requisites: MATH 254 .  

    Topics include solving linear and nonlinear differential equations, systems of linear differential equations, fundamental existence theorems, numerical solutions, and the use of Laplace transforms.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 404 Mathematical Probability and Statistics II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 303 . 
    Continuation of MATH 303 . Includes introduction to limiting distributions, hypothesis testing, sufficient statistics, analysis of variance and non-parametric statistics.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 414 Special Methods in the Teaching of Mathematics

    (2)
    Prerequisites: MATH 305 , and consent of instructor.
    Observation (10 or more hours), methods, and media appropriate to the teaching of mathematics.


    Note: Two (2) hours lecture.
(2)
  

  • MATH 420 Special Topics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
    Extended study in selected areas of mathematics.  Specified topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript.  May be taken for credit repeatedly.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 425 Linear Algebra

    (3)
    Prerequisites:  , MATH 321 . 
    Formal treatment of linear transformations, matrices and determinants. Other topics covered include vector spaces and eigenvalue theory.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 440 Independent Study

    (1-6)
    Prerequisites: More than 11 hours in mathematics courses numbered 300 or above. Application must be made and approved by a committee before the student can register for independent study.
    Students work on mathematical problems outside the scope of normal courses under minimal supervision. Student must give an oral presentation and a written summary of project.


(1-6)
  

  • MATH 451 Real Analysis I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 219 , and MATH 255 . 
    Utilizes the concepts of limit points and cluster points in the study of functions of one variable. Properties of continuous and differentiable functions. Riemann and Darboux integration, and sequences and series of functions are discussed.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 452 Real Analysis II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 451 . 
    The study of metric and Banach spaces; integration theory including Riemann, Lebesgue, and Stieltjes integrals; and functional analysis.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 459 Numerical Analysis

    (3)
    Prerequisites: CS 151 , MATH 253 .  
    Solutions of problems by numerical methods. Includes error analysis, polynomial approximations, numerical integration, and differentiation.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 480 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Application must be made and approved by a committee before the student can register for the honors course.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  

  • MATH 481 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Application must be made and approved by a committee before the student can register for the honors course.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)