Mathematics Courses001 Mathematics Workshop (2).
Reviews essential mathematics for students returning to math. Emphasizes
mastery of skills required for success in intermediate algebra and
related courses. CRD/NCR only.
102 Intermediate Algebra (3*-4).
Reviews arithmetic fractions and polynomials; concentrates on linear and
quadratic equations, exponents, radicals, and linear graphs. CRD/NCR
only. Prereq.: MATH 001, or one year of high school algebra and a
passing score on placement exam. NCh.
104 College Algebra (3*-4).
Emphasizes problem-solving skills and applications. Includes linear and
quadratic equations, inequalities, systems and matrices, polynomials,
functions, exponentials, logarithms, and graphing. Prereq.: MATH 102, or
two years of combined high school algebra/geometry and a passing score
on placement exam. GEM.
105 Precalculus (3*-4).
Reviews equations and inequalities, systems and polynomials;
concentrates on functions, graphing, complex numbers, theory of
equations, and trigonometry in preparation for calculus or science
courses. Prereq.: C- or better in MATH 104, or C- or better in two years
of high school algebra and a passing score on placement exam. GEM.
106 Trigonometry (3).*
Reviews College Algebra. Fundamentals of trigonometric functions and
relations, identities, triangles, vectors, and complex numbers. Prereq.:
MATH 104.
170 Mathematics in Society (4).
Introduces contemporary mathematical sciences to the nonspecialist
through real-world applications. Includes concepts from management
science, statistics and probability, and social decision theory, and
selected topics from geometry, scale and growth, and coding theory.
Prereq.: MATH 102, or two years of combined high school algebra/
geometry and a passing score on placement exam. GEM.
172 Mathematical Methods for Business and Economics (4).
Explores selected topics in analytic geometry and calculus. Develops
applied mathematics as employed in business for the modeling, analysis,
and solution of real problems and data sets. Prereq.: MATH 102, or
passing score on placement examination. GEM.
201 Calculus I (3*-4).
Introduces standard topics in differential and integral calculus of
functions of one variable including a review of analytic geometry.
Prereq.: MATH 105 with a C or better, or a passing score on placement
exam. GEM.
202 Calculus II (3*-4).
Continuation of 201, with an emphasis on transcendental functions and
various techniques and applications of integration. Introduces the
calculus of functions of two variables. Prereq.: MATH 201 with a C or
better. GEM.
210 Introduction to Computer Utilization (3*-4).
Introduces computers and related technologies. Presents fundamentals and
applications of BASIC computer programming, word processing, spreadsheet
analysis, and database manipulation using popular software packages.
210L Introduction to Computer Utilization Lab (1).*
Laboratory to accompany 210 when the latter is taken for 3 units.
Coreq.: MATH 210. NCh.
263 PASCAL (4).
See CMPS 263. NCh.
289 Mathematics Field Experience (1).
Includes attendance at a professional mathematics meeting, math
tutoring, and 8 hours of math classroom observation. Prereq.: MATH 202.
301 Programming Concepts (4).
See CMPS 301.
305 Transition to Advanced Mathematics (3-4*).
Introduces abstraction in math. Includes set theory, symbolic logic,
number theory, abstract algebra, and analysis. Explores rigorous proof
and oral and written expression of mathematical concepts. Prereq.: MATH
202.
311 Calculus III (3*-4).
Continuation of the theory of functions of one and two variables
including infinite series, polar coordinates, vectorvalued functions,
and multiple integrals. Prereq.: MATH 202 with a C- or better.
315 Differential Equations (4).
Elementary differential equations with applications. First and
second-order linear and higher order equations, series solutions,
operator, matrix, and numerical techniques. Prereq.: MATH 311.
319 Vector Calculus (4).
Calculus of several variables including multidimensional differentiation
and integration, and major theorems of vector analysis: Green's theorem,
Stokes' theorem, divergence theorem. Prereq.: MATH 311.
320 Linear Algebra (4).
An introduction to vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of matrices, inner product
spaces, and applications. Prereq. or Coreq.: MATH 305.
325 Number Theory (4).
Divisibility theory, Diophantine equations, congruences, number
theoretic functions, Fibonacci numbers, fundamental theorems, and
statements of open problems. Prereq. or Coreq.: MATH 305.
327 Discrete Mathematics (4).
Development of mathematical tools necessary for algorithmic applications
in computer science. Includes set theory and logic, various algebraic
structures, graph theory, Boolean algebra, and computability theory.
Emphasizes applications in computer science. Prereq.: MATH 201.
328 Abstract Algebra (4).
Introduction to sets, groups, rings, fields, and vector spaces, with
applications. Prereq. or Coreq.: MATH 305.
330 Foundations of Geometry (4).
Foundations of and topics from Euclidean and non- Euclidean geometries,
projective geometry, invariant theory, and applications. Prereq. or
Coreq.: MATH 305. Directed study only.
342 Analytical Mechanics (4).
See PHYS 342.
351 Probability (4).
Algebra of events, random variables, standard distributions, expected
values, variance, and Markov chains. Prereq.: MATH 201.
352 Statistical Theory (3*-4).
Introduces theory and practical applications of statistical inference
including estimation of parameters, confidence intervals, hypothesis
testing, ANOVA , regression analysis, and experimental design. Prereq.:
MATH 351. Directed study only.
361 FORTRAN (3*-4).
Computer programming in FORTRAN at an intermediate level as implemented
on VAX or microcomputers. Various techniques and algorithms with
emphasis on problem-solving. Prereqs.: Two years of algebra; MATH 210,
363, or equivalent programming experience.
361L FORTRAN Lab (1).*
Laboratory to accompany 361 when the latter is taken for 3 units.
Coreq.: Math 361 for three semester hours.
362 Numerical Algorithms (4).
See CMPS 362. NCh.
367 Object Oriented Language C++ (4). See CMPS 367.
370 Topics in Applied Mathematics (4).
Develops basis and techniques for algorithmic solutions for applied
problems in graph theory, operations research, dynamical systems, and
game theory. Includes NP-complete problems, cryptography, linear
programming, chaos, fractals, and social decision-making theory. Prereq.:
MATH 202. MATH 311, 320, and 330 recommended.
375 Mathematical Modeling (4).
Introduces mathematical modeling, model construction, solution
techniques, and interpretations. Utilizes advanced mathematical and
computer tools. Prereq.: MATH 311. MATH 315 and/or 319 recomm ended.
389 Developmental Mathematics (4).
Emphasizes development of mathematical understanding in seven strands:
number, measurement, geometry, patterns and functions, statistics and
probability, logic, and algebra. Not applicable toward the Mathematics
Major. Prereq.: MATH 104 or 105. NCh.
410 Real Analysis (4).
Introduces advanced calculus and real analysis. Includes properties of
real numbers, metric spaces, the Heine-Borel and Weierstrass theorems,
continuity and uniform continuity, sequences and series of functions,
differentiation and Riemann integration, and elementary measure theory.
Prereqs.: MATH 311 and 320 or 328.
412 Complex Analysis (4).
Introduces complex analysis. Includes properties of complex numbers,
analytic functions, differentiation and integration, series, residues
and poles, basic conformal mapping, and applications. Prereq.: MATH 319
or 418.
418 Advanced Engineering Math (4).
Mathematical concepts, theory, and methods of solution for problems in
physics and engineering. Topics include ordinary and partial
differential equations, Laplace transforms, Fourier series and
transforms, and various theorems in vector analysis. Prereq.: MATH 311.
482 History of Mathematics (4).
Surveys the development of elementary mathematics from antiquity to the
present. Prereq.: MATH 201 or instructor's approval.
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