MATH 1111 College
Algebra
3-0-3
Prerequisite: Placement
by the Mathematics Assessment Test
A functional approach to
algebra which incorporates the use of appropriate technology. Review of
symbolic manipulation and solutions of equations and inequalities. Linear,
quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions, graphs and
applications. A grade of "C" or better is required for course credit.
MATH 1113 Precalculus
4-0-4
Prerequisite: A grade of
"C" or higher in MATH 1111 or Placement by the Mathematics Assessment Test
Rational and transcendental
functions and graphs. Triangle and analytic trigonometry including
identities, equations, and applications. Law of Sines, Law of Cosines,
applications of trigonometry to vectors and complex numbers. Systems
of equations using matrices. A grade of "C" or better is required
for course credit.
MATH 2240 Survey
of Calculus
3-0-3
Prerequisite: A grade of
"C" or better in MATH 1113 or Placement by the Mathematics Assessment Test
Derivatives and integrals
of polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions. Variable
rate of change, amount of accumulated change, and graphing. Applications
to problems in business, management, and economics are emphasized, with
some attention to problems in the social sciences. No student may
receive credit for both MATH 2240 and MATH 2253.
MATH 2253 Calculus
I
4-0-4
Prerequisite: A grade of
"C" or higher in MATH 1113 or Placement by the Mathematics Assessment Test
A first course in Calculus.
Limits, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions,
tangent lines, instantaneous rate of change, maxima, minima and graphing,
related rates, linear motion. Also included: definite integrals,
area between curves, moments, work, and volumes of rotation. No student
may receive credit for both MATH 2240 and MATH 2253.
MATH 2254 Calculus
II
4-0-4
Prerequisite: MATH
2253
A continuation of MATH 2253.
Topics include differentiation and integration of transcendental functions,
integration techniques, indeterminate forms, infinite sequences and series,
Taylor and Maclaurin series, parametric equations, L'Hopital's Rule, improper
integrals, and polar coordinates.
MATH 2255 Calculus
III
4-0-4
Prerequisite: MATH
2254
Topics include: vectors
in two and three dimensions, dot and cross product, lines and planes in
space, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vector functions, tangents
and normals, velocity and acceleration, arclength and curvature, functions
of several variables, partial derivatives, chain rules, directional derivatives
and gradients, tangent planes and extrema, multiple integrals in rectangular,
polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates.
MATH 2260 Probability
and Statistics I
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH
2240 or MATH 2253 A basic course in probability and statistics
Topics include expectation,
independent and conditional probability, combinations and permutations,
organization and analysis of data, standard probability distributions,
and hypothesis testing. The emphasis is on the applications and methods
with applicability in technical and managerial fields.
MATH 2306 Ordinary
Differential Equations
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH
2254
Methods of solving ordinary
differential equations of first and higher order. Systems of linear differential
equations and solutions using the Laplace transform. Fourier series.
Mechanical and electrical engineering applications are included.
MATH 2335 Numerical
Methods I
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH
2254, knowledge of a higher level programming language
Methods of numerical computation.
Error analysis, solutions of equations, interpolation, quadrature, and
linear systems. The course emphasizes the effective application of numerical
approximation techniques in the solution of problems frequently encountered
in engineering and science.
MATH 2345 Discrete
Mathematics
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH
1113
An introduction to the fundamentals
of discrete mathematics. Topics include sets, formal logic, methods of
proof, counting, relations, functions, graphs and trees, and finite state
automata.
MATH 2901-2905 Special
Topics
1 to 5
Special topics in mathematics.
Either a course taught on a one-time basis or a pre-arranged project conducted
by specific written arrangement with an individual instructor.
MATH 3256 Linear
Algebra and Calculus
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH
2255
Topics include: Matrices
and matrix algebra, determinants, linear systems of equations, change of
coordinates, eigenvalues, linear and quadratic approximations, extrema
for functions of several variables, Lagrange multipliers, vector fields,
line integrals, conservative fields and path independence, Green's Theorem,
parametric surfaces, surface integrals, Divergence Theorem, Stoke's Theorem.
MATH 3261 Probability
and Statistics II
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH
2260
The use of a software package,
such as MINITAB, is integrated with descriptive statistics, simulation,
confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Hypothesis testing/confidence
interval topics include large and small tests for the population mean,
large sample tests for the population proportion, correlation and regression
on one and several variables and chi-square testing. As time permits,
additional topics may be covered.
MATH 3268 Probability
Theory
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH
2254
Axioms of probability, counting
techniques, discrete and continuous univariate and multivariate random
variables, expectation, Markov Inequality, moment generating functions,
and applications of probability to statistical decisions.
MATH 3312 Linear
Algebra
4-0-4
Prerequisite: MATH
2254
An axiomatic treatment of
real vector spaces, including computational and theoretical basics.
Topics include bases, subspaces, linear transformations, matrix operations,
diagonalization, inner product spaces, and eigenvalues.
MATH 3320 The Real
Line
4-0-4
Prerequisite: MATH
2254
The structure of the real
number system line from a topological and analytical point of view.
Topics include the continuous nature of the real line, open and closed
sets, sequences and formal convergence, compactness, topics related to
functions of a real variable.
MATH 3321 Functions
of a Real Variable
4-0-4
Prerequisite: MATH
3320
A continuation of MATH 3320.
Topics include continuity, uniform continuity, formal definitions of the
derivative and integral, covers, and composite functions.
MATH 3336 Numerical
Methods II
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH
2306, MATH 2335
A continuation of MATH 2335.
Systems of equations, approximation theory, and differential equations.
Understanding the nature and limitations of each method is emphasized.
MATH 3901-3905 Special
Topics
1 to 5
Special topics in mathematics.
Either a course taught on a one-time basis or a pre-arranged project conducted
by specific written arrangement with an individual instructor.
MATH 4406 Differential
Equations II
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH
2306
Topics include orthogonal
functions, Sturm-Liouville problem, boundary value problems for partial
differential equations, the heat equations, wave equation, Laplace equation
and power series solutions. Included are Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials,
and their applications.
MATH 4407 Vector
Analysis
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH
2255
Scalar and vector fields,
the del operator, curl, divergence, line integrals, conservative fields
and potentials, and surface integrals. The divergence theorem and Stokes'
theorem. Applications to electromagnetic fields and to heat and fluid flow.
MATH 4417 Functions
of a Complex Variable
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH
2255
An elementary introduction
to complex analysis, the complex plane, mappings and analytical functions
of a complex variable, continuity, differentiation, and integration, Taylor
and Laurent series.
MATH 4440 Abstract
Algebra
4-0-4
Prerequisite: MATH
3312
A first course in abstract
algebra. Topics include operations, the concept of homomorphism, and a
standard approach to groups, rings, and fields.
MATH 4451 Applications
of Mathematics
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH
2306, MATH 3256
Prerequisites or Corequisites:
MATH 3321, MATH 4440
Projects in the application
of mathematics to various problems, including those of business, industry
and science. The emphasis is on the formulation and solution of problems
using known mathematics.
MATH 4901-4905 Special
Topics
1 to 5
Special topics in mathematics.
Either a course taught on a one-time basis or a pre-arranged project conducted
by specific written arrangement with an individual instructor.