Mathematics
 
MATH 1111 College Algebra  3-0-3
Prerequisite: Completion of the Mathematics Advisory 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: Completion of the Mathematics Advisory Test
This course is designed to prepare students for calculus and related technical subjects. Rational and transcendental functions and graphs. Triangle and analytic trigonometry including identities and equations. Systems of equations utilizing matrices. A grade of "C" or better is required for course credit.
 
MATH 2240 Elements of Calculus 3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH 1113, Completion of the Mathematics Advisory Test
Derivatives and integrals of polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions. Variable rate of change, amount of accumulated change, 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
Prerequisites: MATH 1113, Completion of the Mathematics Advisory Test
A beginning course in calculus, with analytic trigonometry. Differentiation and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Applications to graphs of functions, rectilinear motion, maxima and minima, areas, volumes, and work.
No student may receive credit for both MATH 2253 and MATH 2240.
 
MATH 2254 Calculus II  4-0-4
Prerequisite: MATH 2253
Topics include differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, integration formulae and procedures, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and an introduction to partial derivatives and series.
 
MATH 2255 Calculus III 4-0-4
Prerequisite: MATH 2254
Topics include the calculus of vector-valued functions in 3-space with associated analytic geometry, and calculus of functions of two and three variables. Included are gradient, multiple integrals, line integrals, vector calculus, Stokes Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.
 
MATH 2260 Probability and Statistics I  3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH 2253 or MATH 2240
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, hypothesis testing. The emphasis is on 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, solutions using the Laplace transform. Fourier series. Applications to mechanics and electrical engineering technology problems are stressed.
 
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, linear systems. The course emphasizes the effective application of numerical approximation techniques in the solution of problems frequently encountered in engineering and science.
 
MATH 2901-2905 Special Topics  variable credit-1 to 5 hours
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 3261 Probability and Statistics II 3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH 2260
A continuation of MATH 2260. Management of data, design and analysis of experiments distributions. Substantial time will be spent on the use of a standard software package in the analysis and solution of statistical problems. Intended as a terminal course for those who will use statistics in a professional field.
 
MATH 3312 Linear Algebra 4-0-4
Prerequisites: MATH 3345, MATH 2254
An axiomatic treatment of real vector spaces. Bases, subspaces, linear transformations, and related topics.
 
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, composite functions.
 
MATH 3336 Numerical Methods II 3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH 2335, MATH 2306
A continuation of MATH 2335. Systems of equations, approximation theory, differential equations. Understanding the nature and limitations of each method is emphasized.
 
MATH 3345 Discrete Mathematics  4-0-4
Prerequisite: MATH 2253
An introduction to the fundamentals of discrete mathematics. Topics include matrices, counting, logic, induction, systems of linear equations, relations, graphs and trees, finite state automata, set theory.
 
MATH 3356 Calculus IV 3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH 2255
Topics include extrema of functions of two variables, Lagrange multipliers, 1"Hospital's rule, improper integrals, and a comprehensive treatment of sequences and series.
 
MATH 3375 Statistics and Society 3-0-3 
Prerequisites: MATH 2253 or MATH 2240, an acquaintance with elementary statistics
An overview of the use and methods of statistics with a special emphasis on the impact of statistical methods on modern society. Statistical methods, decisions based on statistics, fallacies and errors, limitations of the statistical method.
 
MATH 3901-3905 Special Topics  variable credit-1 to 5 hours
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 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH 2254
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 2254
Scalar and vector fields, the del operator and divergence, line integrals, conservative fields and potentials, surface integrals. Applications to electromagnetic fields and to heat and fluid flow.
 
MATH 4417 Functions of a Complex variable 3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH 3356, MATH 3321
A standard introduction to complex analysis. The complex plane, integrals and derivatives of a function of a complex variable, formal definitions of certain functions, mappings and convolutions.
 
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 3356, Corequisites: MATH 4440, MATH 3321
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 variable credit-1 to 5 hours
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.